Jaguar Land Rover Suppliers Warn of Fallout as Carmaker Cuts 4,000 Jobs
Component manufacturers in the Midlands say they face mounting pressure after JLR confirmed plans to axe jobs over two years, prompting calls for government support.
Suppliers to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have voiced concern over the company's decision to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, warning that the reductions could ripple through the wider automotive supply chain in the Midlands.
David Roberts, chair of Coventry-based Evtec, a tier 1 supplier to JLR, described the current business climate as difficult. "Everything is against us," he said, according to the Guardian. Evtec employs 900 highly skilled workers across multiple sites and uses precision machinery in its operations.
JLR, which is also headquartered in Coventry, confirmed this week that it would cut 4,000 jobs over a two-year period. The announcement came in the same week that Chancellor John Healey delivered a major speech on Britain's growth prospects, held near the company's home city, according to the report.
Suppliers in the sector have called on the government to provide support as they navigate the impact of JLR's cutbacks, according to the Guardian's report. The article did not specify further details on the nature of the requested support or additional companies affected.
The Guardian reported that JLR had previously confirmed the plan to cut jobs, though the source did not provide additional detail on the reasons behind the reductions or their expected effect on production.
Sources
- ‘Everything is against us’: Jaguar Land Rover suppliers voice fears amid carmaker’s cutbacks — The Guardian — World
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