Representing and empowering our members
Driving the future of automotive policy
As a member of the IMI, and part of a wider membership community of over 120,000 members, your voice is crucial and can significantly impact and influence Government to ensure they focus their priorities on our sector and the ever growing skills-gap that is facing us.
On behalf of our members, we are committed to three areas of focus:
Attract and recruit
Retain and progress
Develop skills for new technology
The IMI's Pre-Budget recommendations to HM Treasury
The IMI has submitted its Pre-Budget recommendations to HM Treasury, calling for urgent fiscal action to support the people and skills that power the UK’s £37 billion automotive sector.
As the industry undergoes its most significant transformation in a century, shaped by electrification, automation, and digitalisation, investment in people is now as critical to competitiveness as infrastructure and manufacturing.
The IMI’s submission focuses on three key priorities to safeguard jobs, boost productivity, and support the UK’s net zero ambitions:
- Apprenticeship and Levy Reform
- Industrial and Workforce Investment
- IMI TechSafe and Safety Standards
We’re grateful to all IMI members who contributed their insights through our recent focus group and member polls, your feedback directly informed these recommendations.
The time is now for government to listen to what the industry needs and act decisively to drive progress, productivity, and safety across the automotive workforce.
Our Commitment: Driving the Future of Automotive Professionals
The UK automotive sector, employing 866,000 people and contributing £37 billion to the economy, faces major skills shortages, with 17,000 vacancies unfilled. Rapid change from EVs and driver-assist systems is reshaping industry needs.
Improving the sector’s perception, expanding apprenticeships, and aligning training with business needs are vital. Collaboration with employers and ongoing policy influence will help boost apprenticeship uptake and build a skilled, future-ready workforce.
