Jaguar Land Rover workers 'must not pay the price for failings not of their making' says union member after the Warwickshire-based carmaker announced 4,000 job cuts.

The trade union, Unite, is also calling for urgent clarification of the extent and focus of JLR's plans for non-production workers given what it calls 'the current lack of detail about the scope and timeframe.'

It comes after JLR's confirmation that it is looking to reduce its workforce by 4,000 workers, with the company mainly looking at cuts to salaried grades and that plans are not expected to impact production workers and the supply chain.

JLR has several local sites including Gaydon, Solihull and Coventry.

Local MP for Warwick and Leamington Matt Western has responded to the news, describing it as "deeply concerning" and "extremely worrying for many staff and their families."

He further noted he is expecting a briefing from the company tomorrow (8 September).

Unite is demanding that JLR and the government ensure all possible options are fully explored and utilised to mitigate job losses.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, alongside business secretary Johnny Reynolds are set to meet with JLR's chief executive P B Balaji on Tuesday (8 September). There are also discussions in play with Richard Parker, the West Midlands mayor.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham shared: "While the cuts planned are not expected to impact the UK manufacturing footprint or its supply chain, we need to ensure that no stone is left unturned to mitigate these jobs losses in the highly skilled 'white collar workforce.'

"There are clearly differences between the messages given to the workforce on timings and scope, from that said at the weekend, that need immediate clarification."

She went on to state he has been on 'speed-dial over the weekend' with business secretary Jonny Reynolds to look at how to mitigate these job losses at JLR.

Graham further added: "Unite was pivotal in securing the £1.5 billion government facility for JLR after the cyber-attack. Once again Unite will be demanding all necessary levers are pulled to support JLR workers.

"It cannot be acceptable that workers again are made to pay the price for failings not of their making."

Commenting on the broader background in which the cuts are being planned Graham further commented: "Unite has been warning that a perfect storm has been hanging over the auto industry for years. Death by a thousand cuts has been going on under the noses of successive governments.

"Years of under investment, unsustainable ZEV mandates and high industrial energy costs are crippling the industry. There must be further action to ensure the industry can succeed."

Unite has further expressed it recognised this is an 'incredibly worrying and stressful time for affected workers at JLR' and that Unite is committed to 'ensuring that members are fully informed and represented throughout this time.'