Jaguar worker allegedly told VIP visitors that Jaguar XF was “a load of s***”
A JAGUAR worker complained he was unfairly sacked – after allegedly using a four-letter word to describe the new executive car to visitors at the plant.
David Potter, of Yardley Wood, Birmingham, told members of the Jaguar Drivers Club that the Jaguar XF was “a load of s***”, an Employment Tribunal preliminary hearing was told.
The club, which is made up of Jag enthusiasts from across the country, had asked Mr Potter what he thought of the car as he worked on the production line.
And Charles Price, representing Jaguar Land Rover, alleged Mr Potter gave the four-letter description in response.
Mr Price said: “Mr Potter did not know who he was speaking to, but his comments were reported to the management and he was dismissed for misconduct after two appeal hearings.”
But Mr Potter, told the tribunal: “I deny using such language – I would never use bad language to members of the public.”
Instead he alleged that the firm had used the incident as an excuse to get rid of him after making a complaint on health and safety grounds.
He said he had objected to the shop floor being painted whilst he was working because the paint had aggravated his asthma. “The investigation into the alleged incident was flawed and there was a conspiracy against me,” he said.
“A final warning would have been more appropriate.”
