Business & Finance
McLaren plans 1,000 new UK roles through £450m technology centre investment
The supercar maker aims to expand its Woking workforce, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- McLaren plans to add 1,000 roles at its Woking technology site through a £450m investment program.[The Guardian]
- The planned expansion will encompass agency and indirect roles alongside existing operations.[The Guardian]
- Owner CYVN Holdings aims to deploy $2bn over five years following its takeover of the carmaker.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- McLaren plans to create 1,000 jobs as part of a £450m investment at its Woking technology facility.[The Guardian]
- The new positions planned by the company will include indirect and agency personnel.[The Guardian]
- McLaren merged with British electric vehicle startup Forseven Holdings and currently maintains a staff of 2,500.[The Guardian]
- Abu Dhabi-backed CYVN Holdings bought McLaren's automotive unit from Mumtalakat last year and pledged $2bn over five years.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The precise proportion of permanent versus indirect and agency positions has not been publicly specified.[The Guardian]
Sources
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- Supercar maker McLaren to create 1,000 UK jobs as part of £450m tech investmentThe Guardian - World