JLR aims to recruit almost 900 students from apprentices to graduates

JLR announced it has completed recruitment of 200 undergraduates from diverse backgrounds to work across its UK facilities. 

The talented undergraduates will take up roles throughout July and August across the West Midlands, Halewood and Manchester with skills ranging from manufacturing, electrical and software engineering, design, strategy development and more. 

This is in addition to its recent recruitment drive for over 250 electrification engineering roles at its Gaydon and Whitley facilities to support the development of its next generation electric vehicles. JLR is also continues to recruit further roles with over 650 apprentices and degree apprentices joining the business in September.

With a wide mixture of roles on offer JLR has recruited a diverse range of new recruits from different backgrounds by proactively engaging with students across the UK, encouraging diversity and making the application process more equitable. 

JLR says a truly diverse workforce is key to unlocking successful innovation in the business by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem‑solving. 

The recruitment forms part of JLR’s Reimagine strategy and the modern luxury car manufacturer will offer electric versions of all its models by 2030, a significant step towards enabling JLR to become carbon net zero by 2039.