JLR announces 150 new roles in the West Midlands.
By Lorenna Bommé
Jaguar Land Rover is hiring 150 new technician in the West Midlands, a great opportunity for Coventry University engineering graduates.
Of the 150 roles, 100 of them are based at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton. The new employees will work on specialist machinery that builds battery packs for JLR's next generation Electric vehicles.
The other 50 roles will be based at its solihull factory. They’ll maintain automated and manufacturing equipment essential to the production of Range Rover Electric, launching later this year.
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Nigel Blenkinsop, executive director of industrial operations, said:
"Investing in people and the latest technology is at the cornerstone of our Reimagine strategy. With the transformation of our factories of the future now well underway, we're now looking for talented technicians with a passion for sustainable innovation to help support our growth."
These new positions present a significant opportunity for West Midlands engineering students who are graduating this summer and actively seeking employment. Ollie West, an automotive engineering student at Coventry University, explains the potential of this opportunity for students.
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“The announcement presents a great opportunity for engineering students like me who are particularly interested in sustainability and green technologies. JLR has been investing so much in electric vehicles development and sustainable practices, so these new jobs could provide valuable experience in cutting-edge, eco-friendly automotive solutions.”
“Personally, this development is exciting, as it shows a growing demand for engineers with expertise in sustainability.”
The Range Rover Electric, JLR’s first all-electric vehicle, is set to launch later this year and will be built in Solihull. With 57,000 clients already on the waiting list, JLR anticipates strong demands for its new range of electric models. This is just the beginning, as JLR plans to introduce three reimagined, modern luxury electric Jaguars—an exciting opportunity for the West Midlands' new talents.