Nissan looks to axe hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Nissan will take a global attempt to reduce the Japanese car manufacturer’s labor force by 15 percent, while this week will begin discussions about the potential business cuts at the Sunderland production facility.
The company said that the movement aims to increase the efficiency of the Northeast UK Facility and turn it into a “weaker, more flexible” operation.
Although Nissan does not specify the number of positions targeted for reducing, Kyodo News from Japan has previously tried to dismiss 250 workers.
In a statement, Nissan spokesman said: “This week we will start to discuss with some of our employees in the Sunderland factory about voluntary pension opportunities and support from the company.”
Work cuts in Sunderland come as part of a wider restructuring effort, Nissan General Manager Ivan Espinosa announced that it plans to close seven plants around the world.
However, the Sunderland factory is not expected to be among the closing plans.
The factory is critical for Nissan’s European operations and plans to make the new version of its leaves there.
Reuters said on Monday that Nissan asked some suppliers in the UK and the European Union to delay payments to release short -term funds.
Nissan Motor Corp, until March for the financial year, a damage of $ 4.5 billion.
The majority of cars in the UK will be subject to a 10 percent tariff after the British-US trade agreement last week.
Nissan said it aims to save costs of 250 billion yen (£ 1.28 billion) against the previous financial year.
In May, Ivan Espinosa, President of the Nissan and President of the Executive Officer, said in May: “Zorlu Full Year 2024 Performance and a uncertain environment combined by a variable costs, we should give more urgency and rapid priority to self -improvement, which aims to profitability with less volume.
“As the new administration, we adopt a cautious approach to re -evaluate our goals, and we are actively looking for every possible opportunity to implement and provide a solid rescue.
“RE: Nissan is an action -based rescue plan [that] Now he clearly states what to do. “
