Hundreds of Jobs to Go at Jaguar Land Rover After Cyberattack Disruption

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to cut hundreds of jobs in the UK as the car manufacturer continues to restructure its business following a major cyberattack that disrupted production for months.

The company said it expects fewer than 300 employees to leave the business as part of a "limited redeployment and displacement programme".

JLR said affected employees would be supported in finding alternative roles within the company wherever possible, while also being offered the option of voluntary early exit.

The planned job cuts are understood to mainly affect salaried and management positions rather than production line workers.

Cyberattack Cost JLR £1.9bn

The announcement comes less than a year after a major cyberattack caused significant disruption to JLR's operations.

The attack, which began in September 2025, brought the company's manufacturing operations to a halt for five months, meaning that no vehicles were produced during the shutdown.

The disruption contributed to a 27% decline in JLR's overall production and is estimated to have cost the company around £1.9bn.

JLR is one of the largest employers in the West Midlands, with around 30,000 employees across its UK operations.

The company has its global headquarters at Whitley in Coventry, with major manufacturing facilities in Solihull, Wolverhampton and Halewood on Merseyside.

A further 10,000 employees are estimated to work at JLR's overseas operations.

Company Targets £1.7bn in Cost Savings

In June, JLR announced plans to reduce costs by approximately £1.7bn over the coming years as part of efforts to recover from the financial impact of the cyberattack and production disruption.

The company said savings would be sought across areas including materials, warranty costs and fixed operating expenses.

The latest restructuring is part of a wider effort to transform the way JLR operates and improve decision-making and business performance.

In a statement, the company said it was evolving its operating model to accelerate the growth of its "house of brands" and deliver its next generation of vehicles.

"As part of our ongoing transformation initiatives, we have launched a limited redeployment and displacement programme," the company said.

JLR added that employees affected by the changes would be supported in finding alternative positions where possible.

Jaguar Brand Undergoing Major Change

The job cuts come as JLR continues to reshape its vehicle portfolio.

The company has been preparing to relaunch the Jaguar brand with a new generation of all-electric luxury vehicles.

While production of Jaguar-branded cars has been paused, JLR has continued manufacturing vehicles under its Land Rover and Range Rover brands.

The cyberattack, however, temporarily affected production across the company's wider operations, including Land Rover and Range Rover manufacturing.

The disruption has added to the challenges facing the automotive industry as manufacturers respond to the transition towards electric vehicles, changing consumer demand and increased competition in global markets.

Impact on West Midlands Jobs

The announcement will be closely watched across the West Midlands, where JLR plays a major role in the regional economy.

The company has historically supported thousands of direct jobs as well as a much larger network of suppliers and businesses connected to the automotive industry.

Although JLR expects fewer than 300 people to leave under the latest programme, concerns remain over the wider impact of restructuring and cost-cutting on the region's automotive sector.

The company has not announced the exact number of roles affected at each of its UK locations.

JLR says the restructuring is designed to strengthen the business and improve its ability to develop and launch future vehicles.

However, the latest job reductions highlight the continuing financial and operational challenges facing one of Britain's best-known automotive manufacturers following the unprecedented disruption caused by last year's cyberattack.