Automotive giant Nissan has confirmed plans to wind up its cylinder head production at Sunderland, moving 250 staff to elsewhere at the plant.
The Japanese brand has been producing cylinder heads at the site for more than 30 years but has decided to close the operation in 2024 as its sole contract with Renault expires and will not be renewed. A statement from Nissan 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."
Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West constituency, which includes the Nissan plant, said: "I have met with Nissan to discuss their announcement that they will be closing their casting operation at end of 2023, after their contract with Renault was not renewed. It is concerning that Nissan will be losing this operation, especially for the 250 workers, but Nissan have assured me that there will be no job losses as all staff will be redeployed within Nissan. I will also meet with Unite officials as soon as can be arranged."
