Jaguar Land Rover announces 1,000 new jobs at its Solihull manufacturing plant

Press release

Published November 17th, 2011 - 08:30 GMT

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Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's largest automotive design, engineering and manufacturing employer is looking to further expand its workforce as it embarks on its most ambitious growth plan in recent history.

The company has announced plans to recruit more than 1,000 members of staff at its advanced manufacturing plant in Solihull. These posts are being created in support of the business's stated ambition to deliver 40 significant product actions over the next five years thanks to a multi billion pound investment in product creation.

Commenting on the new opportunities, Des Thurlby, HR Director at Jaguar Land Rover said: "This is great news for Solihull. We shall be increasing the plant workforce by more than 25%. We have a loyal and committed workforce at Solihull. These jobs are well paid with great benefits. We provide high quality training and development for all our employees and we expect to receive many thousands of applications."

The recruitment campaign which launches with national print and radio advertisements today is looking for production operators and skilled trades people

Background Information

Jaguar Cars

Life. It’s not about figures. It’s about feelings. The moments that feed your soul. The occasions that take your breath away. The instances that leave you speechless. These are the moments we live for.

That’s why our designers and engineers at Jaguar develop a blend of responsive performance that gets your pulse racing, dramatic design that makes you stop and stare and a sense of theatre that stirs your emotions.

Our cars are a manifestation of our passion. Performance that cannot be measured, only felt. That’s why we call it art.