Jaguar Land Rover announces 150 new jobs

Car maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced 150 new jobs across two of its factories in the West Midlands.

The firm said 50 maintenance technicians would be recruited at its site in Solihull, while the remaining 100 would be based in Wolverhampton.

The roles would support the production of JLR's next generation of electric vehicles as part of its drive to become net zero across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039.

The Coventry-based manufacturer is also aiming to offer pure electric versions of all of its brands by 2030.

Nigel Blenkinsop, JLR's executive director of industrial operations, said investing in people and the latest technology was a cornerstone of its 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," he said.

The company also announced it would be upskilling its 20,000-strong workforce for electrification and digital skills as part of a £3bn a year investment.

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