Jaguar Land Rover to cut fewer than 300 jobs as restructuring continues
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to cut fewer than 300 jobs as part of a restructuring programme, with the changes expected to affect salaried and management roles rather than
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut fewer than 300 jobs as restructuring continues
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to reduce its workforce by fewer than 300 employees as part of changes to its operating model aimed at improving efficiency and business performance.
The company said affected employees will be supported in seeking alternative roles within the business where possible and will also have the option of voluntary early exit.
JLR employs around 30,000 people across the UK and has its global headquarters in Whitley, Coventry. It also operates manufacturing facilities in Solihull, Wolverhampton and Halewood.
The restructuring follows a difficult period for the manufacturer after a cyber attack in September 2025 disrupted production for more than a month. Manufacturing across the business was temporarily halted, contributing to a 27% fall in production during the affected period.
The disruption came as Jaguar was already preparing for a major transition in its model range ahead of becoming an all-electric luxury brand, while production of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles continued following the restart of manufacturing.
In June, JLR announced plans to reduce costs by around £1.7 billion over the coming years as it continues its recovery and investment programme. The company has previously estimated that the cyber attack had a financial impact of approximately £1.9 billion.
A JLR spokesperson said the business is evolving its operating model to improve decision-making and overall performance through what it described as a limited redeployment and displacement programme.
The company said it expects fewer than 300 roles to be affected, with the reductions understood to be focused primarily on salaried and management positions rather than employees working on production lines.
JLR has not indicated that the changes will affect manufacturing operations, and the company says it remains focused on delivering its long-term strategy, including the transition towards electric vehicles and continued investment in its UK facilities.