300 new JLR jobs in Midlands

JLR is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands. The roles will support the continued growth of Range Rover production and development of next-generation electric vehicles (EVs).Of the 300 roles, the UK-based car manufacturer is recruiting around 100 maintenance technicians for its Solihull plant to operate and maintain automated production facilities in a new body shop costing around £130m.

In addition, JLR is recruiting around 200 technicians and test engineers for its Gaydon Engineering Centre and Whitley Powertrain facility, where they will support with testing and development of JLR’s next-generation EVs as part of a global family that exceeds 38,000 colleagues. The company will upskill all technicians and test engineers with electrification training as part of JLR’s ‘Future Skills Programme’, to ensure they are equipped with vital skills for the production and maintenance of EVs.
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