Overview
- Nissan, which opened consultations with staff on Tuesday, confirmed about 900 job cuts across Europe and a plan to run its Sunderland factory on a single production line.
- Manufacturing roles in Sunderland are not expected to go, with the line closure slated for the second half of 2026 and the remaining line set to move to three shifts.
- The freed space in Sunderland could be used by a partner, with reports linking Chinese carmaker Chery, though Nissan has not confirmed any deal.
- The European shake-up also proposes a partial closure of Nissan’s Barcelona parts warehouse and a switch to an importer model in Nordic markets, with most reductions targeting office and warehouse roles.
- The changes are part of the Re:Nissan recovery plan launched after heavy losses, and the company is due to give more detail with full-year results on May 13.