Jessica O'ConnorMOKE International has created dozens of clean-tech jobs with the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Leamington Spa, tripling its workforce as part of a significant expansion.
The new roles span production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and aftersales support, representing a substantial investment in UK employment within the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector.
The company has established a strong focus on talent development, with plans to implement apprenticeship and graduate schemes to support the future EV workforce.
This approach aligns with the UK’s push to develop skills in clean technology manufacturing and supports job creation in the Midlands, an area with deep automotive heritage where the original MOKE was first designed by Sir Alec Issigonis.
Matt Western, MP for Warwick and Leamington, said: “I was delighted to visit MOKE International in Leamington earlier this month and see first-hand the innovation that has and continues to go into the Electric MOKE.
“It is excellent to see the creation of new jobs in the EV sector which will continue to grow and hear of the company’s commitment to working with local suppliers in the production of the vehicles.
“I am looking forward to seeing MOKE International continue to grow and succeed and am confident that Leamington Spa will provide an ideal home for this growth and success.”
Nick English, executive chairman at MOKE International, said: “It’s great to be bringing back production to the UK, and indeed the car manufacturing heartland in the Midlands, where the MOKE was originally designed by Sir Alec Issigonis.
“As we now celebrate 60 years of MOKE, we are thrilled to be marking such an exciting chapter, enhancing our craftsmanship and innovation while laying the foundation for future success.”
