Nissan

Type
Business expansion
Country
United Kingdom
Region
North East (England); Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear; Sunderland
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Manufacturing
(29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
29.3 - Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories
200 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
21 July 2011
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Car maker Nissan is to hire 200 new staff at its Sunderland factory. Kevin Fitzpatrick, vice-president for UK manufacturing, said production levels are at record levels. Nissan is looking for maintenance and engineering staff to work at its battery operations. The car maker also requires additional staff for new models, the Qushqai crossover and electric Leaf. 

Sources

  • 21 July 2011: BBC News

Citation

Eurofound (2011), Nissan, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 72237, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/72237.