New recruitment drive for Jaguar Land Rover R&D

With our new owners, we have entered an exciting era with stunning new models and ambitious technologies

David Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Jaguar Land Rover

The move comes as part of a £700-million investment in sustainable technology and takes place within a month of the firm's £1.15-billion takeover by Indian car giant Tata being completed.

It is thought that the majority of vacancies will be involved in research and development of vehicles which will create lower emissions, based at the Jaguar Land Rover facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

David Smith, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This recruitment drive demonstrates Jaguar Land Rover's confidence in our future.

"With our new owners, we have entered an exciting era with stunning new models and ambitious technologies.

Commenting on the development, Kiran Virk, Policy Adviser at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told the Birmingham Mail it offered proof that "West Midlands can lead the field of research and development".

Earlier this year, the firm also revealed it will create a programme to recruit 80 graduates, as well as taking on 60 Advanced Modern Apprenticeship candidates.

On its website, Jaguar Land Rover maintains it has an ongoing interest in climate change and says it focuses efforts on environmental technologies, sustainable manufacturing, carbon offsetting and conservation.