Although the economic ravages of Covid reduced the workforce by 11,349 in 2020, according to the SMMT, 2022 is expected to bring the start of recovery.
“Mission Automotive expands veterans’ opportunities, using their valuable experience in an exciting new career in the automotive sector, while helping the industry overcome challenges with highly trained talent.” “We’ve filled jobs not just in engineering, but legal, PR, manufacturing, logistics... in fact, every single part of the organisation,” said Steve Lees, who juggles running Mission Automotive with his main role as armed forces engagement manager at JLR.
Historically, Lotus has employed a trickle of ex-forces staff, because its Norfolk location is shared with many military airbases.