“Jaguar Land Rover is a
business driven by design, technology and innovation and this investment and
level of job creation is yet further evidence of our commitment to advancing
the capability of the UK automotive sector and its supply chain."
With a vision to set a new
global benchmark for excellence in engine manufacturing, Jaguar Land Rover is
drawing on the expertise of 2,000 powertrain engineers who, together with the
new 1,400 strong team at the Engine Manufacturing Centre, will deliver the next
generation of highly efficient, ultra-low emission 4-cylinder petrol and diesel
engines.
Jaguar Land Rover broke ground
on the i54 Business Park site in June 2012. Today, the 100,000 square metre,
state-of-the-art facility, houses an engine-testing centre alongside
manufacturing and assembly halls, and meets the highest standards of
sustainable production.
Awarded a rating of ‘excellent’
by BREEAM, for sustainable buildings, the facility is home to the largest
rooftop solar panel installation in the UK, comprising no fewer than 21,000
individual panels. It is estimated that these panels will generate more than 30pc
of the plant’s energy requirements - providing the same amount of energy
required to power 1,600 homes.