JLR announces 1,000 new jobs at its Solihull plant

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), 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 25pc. 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."