Nissan to combine UK production lines with jobs impact unclear | Money News

Japanese car maker Nissan has announced plans to cut roughly 10% of its European workforce, with the precise impact on UK operations unclear.

Two of Nissan’s Sunderland production lines are to be combined into a single line under restructuring plans, with the remaining one operating at full capacity.

And while no manufacturing roles are understood to be lost, the impact on other jobs is unclear.

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Around 900 out of 9,300 European jobs are to go, nearly 10% of headcount across the continent. Approximately 6,000 people are employed at Nissan’s manufacturing operations in Sunderland.

As well as the manufacturing plant in Sunderland, Nissan operates a technical centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire and a vehicle design site in London.

It’s the second job cuts announcement in just under a year. In May 2025, Nissan said it would shut seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs globally in a bid to slash costs.

The consolidation at Sunderland comes, “as we assess future opportunities to secure full plant utilisation”, a spokesperson said.

“We have been taking decisive actions to enhance performance and create a leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes”.

“As part of this approach, today we have opened discussions with our European employees with a view to simplifying our structures, reducing complexity, and ensuring we operate in a sustainable and profitable way.

“This includes discussions on proposals for the partial closure of our Barcelona warehouse and to move to an importer model for our Nordic markets.

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