Key facts
- Jaguar Land Rover is implementing a voluntary redundancy program for salaried and management staff.
- The company aims to achieve cost savings of £1.7 billion over the next two years.
- The program is designed to simplify the organization, improve efficiency, and build resilience.
- This follows a cyber attack in September 2025 that cost an estimated £1.9 billion.
- Trade union Unite is discussing mitigation strategies for potential job losses.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed the launch of a voluntary redundancy program for its salaried and management employees as part of a strategy to save approximately £1.7 billion over the next two years. The company aims to simplify its organization, improve efficiency, and build resilience amid evolving global market conditions.
This initiative follows a significant cyber attack in September 2025 that disrupted production for over a month and incurred an estimated £1.9 billion in costs. While reports suggest up to 4,000 jobs could be lost, JLR has stated the program is voluntary and has not confirmed specific numbers.
Trade union Unite has expressed concern, with general secretary Sharon Graham describing the situation as a "perfect storm" for the automotive industry. Unite has been in intensive discussions to mitigate job losses. Graham and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds are scheduled to meet with JLR's chief executive, PB Balaji, next week.
A government spokesperson noted that measures have been taken to support the UK automotive sector, including reduced electricity bills for manufacturers and financial aid for zero-emission vehicles. Reynolds has also reportedly discussed support for JLR and its employees with West Midlands mayor Richard Parker.
JLR employs around 30,000 people in its UK operations and an additional 10,000 overseas. The company had previously announced plans in July to cut costs by approximately £1.7 billion.