Aston Martin is creating hundreds of new jobs in South Wales to build its DBX SUV and in the Midlands to assemble Vantage and DB12 high performance sports cars.
The automaker cited the launch of the new Vantage and DB12, coupled with the introduction of further new models in 2024 and continued demand for the DBX707, for the need to increase its workforce.
Simon Smith, Chief People Officer of Aston Martin said, “We are delighted to be able to increase our manufacturing team across both our facilities in Gaydon and St Athan (above), creating further employment opportunities for our local communities.”
Last year, US start-up Lucid announced it had signed a definitive agreement with Aston Martin to help its electrification strategy, integrating Lucid powertrain technology and battery systems in contracts worth ‘in excess’ of $450m.
In 2013, Aston Martin signed a deal with Daimler AG. The partnership with Daimler AG supplies the current generation of Aston Martin vehicles with Mercedes-AMG engines.
The jobs’ boost at St Athan comes almost exactly three years after it announced 200 jobs would have to go as the car maker restructured operations following its opening in December 2019 and it hit issues with the Covid pandemic.