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Jaguar Land Rover plans to generate 300 jobs in West Midlands

By Nithya Bose in UK Business News, posted August 17, 2023

Luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a plan to create 300 positions across three sites in the West Midlands.

Technicians and test engineers will be at the Solihull, Gaydon, and Whitley factories.

Those positions will support Range Rover production and advance the development of the next electric models.

Around 100, will be allocated to maintenance technicians at the £130 million body shop in Solihull.

This facility will oversee the operation and upkeep of highly automated, precision production systems.

It would drive a 30 percent expansion in the manufacturing of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

These technicians will operate a novel £70 million body production system.

This is dedicated to manufacturing the upcoming electric Range Rover at the Solihull plant.

JLR's strategy also involves the recruitment of roughly 200 technicians and test engineers.

They will be stationed at the Gaydon engineering center and Whitley Powertrain facility.

They will contribute to the testing and advancement of the next generation of electric vehicles.

All newly hired staff will undergo specialized electrification training to ensure adeptness in producing and maintaining electric vehicles.

Executive director of industrial operations Barbara Bergmeier said: "Solihull and Gaydon are at the heart of our global operations and these roles are an opportunity for talented individuals to be part of our transformation to electrification.

"I am extremely excited to welcome a new cohort of individuals to develop their skills and join our family of proud creators of some of the most desirable modern luxury vehicles."

"Exceptionally talented workforce"

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street added: "It's great news that JLR is doubling down on its commitment to our region with this new announcement supporting the Range Rover and future of electric vehicles.

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"The West Midlands is blessed with an exceptionally talented workforce and so I'm so pleased this has been recognised by JLR as it continues to broaden employment opportunities for local people here.

"The investment JLR is making will boost skills, prosperity and opportunity for even more families in the months and years ahead."

Jaguar Land Rover invests £15 billion over five years in its industrial footprint, vehicle programmes, autonomous, AI and digital technologies and people skills.

This includes converting Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Merseyside manufacturing facilities for electric vehicle production.

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