A significant redevelopment by Lloyd Motor Group has led to the creation of as much as 20 new jobs, following the merger of its Kia and Volvo operations at its Levens web site.
Over the previous six months, the dealership group has relocated its Morecambe Kia department to Levens, establishing a joint Kia and Volvo showroom and repair centre.
The transfer is a part of a wider refurbishment venture aimed toward enhancing amenities and boosting native employment in South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
Mark Smith, head of enterprise at Lloyd South Lakes, mentioned: “This has been a tremendous few months for Lloyd South Lakes Kia & Volvo, seeing an entire redevelopment of the Levens web site with a brand new constructing and full modernisation. With the enlargement, workers numbers are anticipated to develop from simply over 50 to greater than 70.”
To assist recruitment, Lloyd Motor Group will host an open night on the Levens web site on 21 Could, providing a chance for potential candidates to discover out there roles and apprenticeships.
“Everyone seems to be welcome to attend, no matter expertise,” mentioned Smith. “It is a probability to study extra concerning the number of profession paths we provide.”
Job openings span a number of departments, together with positions for workshop controllers, product specialists, gross sales and guarantee directors, valeters, and technicians – starting from apprentice to grasp technician degree.
Rob Lindsay, franchise director at Lloyd Motor Group, added: “What units Lloyd Motor Group aside isn’t simply our distinctive autos – it’s our individuals. The values we share drive the whole lot we do, and we’re excited to welcome new crew members throughout this thrilling interval of development.”
Based in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group operates throughout 32 areas in Northern England and Southern Scotland, using over 1,400 individuals.
