JLR management restructure threatens 300 jobs
Another major JLR management restructure will put up to 300 jobs in the UK at risk.
Up to 300 jobs at JLR could be at risk as part of a major restructure.
The brand, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian manufacturer Tata Motors, said that the cuts will affect management roles rather than production staff.
The announcement comes a year after a restructure led to the loss of around 500 management staff and following last September’s cyber attack, which halted production for nearly a month and cost the company an estimated £1.9bn.
A JLR spokesperson said: “As we evolve our operating model to accelerate the growth of our House of Brands, strengthen our focus on North America and deliver our next-generation vehicles, we are transforming our business to improve decision-making and performance.
“As part of our ongoing transformation initiatives, we have launched a limited redeployment and displacement programme. Impacted colleagues will be supported to find alternative roles wherever possible, alongside the option of voluntary early exit.”
Appointments
As part of the restructure, Cian O’Brien will replace Patrick McGillycuddy as managing director of JLR UK, with McGillycuddy named managing director, Defender.
O’Brien said: “I am honoured to succeed Patrick and build on the strong foundations he has established. The UK remains a critically important market for JLR, and we have a tremendous opportunity ahead of us.
“With exciting new Range Rover products coming to market and the continued evolution of Jaguar, this is a defining moment for our business. Working closely with our teams and retail partners, I look forward to taking JLR UK from strength to strength and continuing to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients.”
