Around 250 Nissan workers are set to be redeployed after the Japanese car maker Nissan announced plans to stop cylinder head production at its Sunderland plant.
Nissan said the move is expected in 2024 when the manufacturer's sole contract with Renault expires and will not be renewed. It brings an end to the part production at the site, where it has been made for 30 years.
The company said it does not expect any job losses, and that staff in the unit will be redeployed elsewhere. In a statement, the firm said: "From early 2024, Nissan Sunderland Plant will cease production of cylinder heads on site. We do not expect this to result in job losses, and are working with staff as we redeploy them to other parts of the business."
