Aston Martin will recruit for more than 100 new jobs at its St Athan production facility in South Wales.
The additional roles are due to the successful launch of the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV.
Billed as the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, the new car requires extra skilled automotive technicians to meet demand.
A little bit Xtra
The St Athan plant was first announced in 2016, and is the home of the DBX SUV. Built on the former RAF St Athan base, the 90-acre site began production in 2019.
Initially employing 600 workers, the Welsh site will increase to 750 staff once operating at full capacity.
Revealed earlier this month, the DBX707 is the company’s flagship SUV. A modified 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 endows it with 707hp and 663lb ft of torque.
This allows the DBX707 to accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 193mph.
A vote of confidence for Wales
Delivering employment for the Welsh community has been central to the St Athan project.
Tobias Moers, CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda said: “As we ramp-up production of DBX707, we are delighted to have the opportunity to increase our team at St Athan and create more employment opportunities for the local community.
“Our DBX SUV is the first Welsh-built production car for nearly 50 years and these new positions are an opportunity to join a team delivering our truly incredible new DBX707 derivative, which is setting new benchmarks for performance in the luxury segment.”
Simon Hart, secretary of state for Wales said: “The creation of more than 100 jobs working with a world-class and globally-recognised brand is a huge vote of confidence in the skills and expertise of the Welsh workforce.
“Wales remains a highly attractive location for cutting-edge automotive technologies and the UK government will continue to work to secure and support the investment of companies like Aston Martin Lagonda as they drive economic growth and create jobs.”
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