Nissan set to create thousands of jobs from new battery plant

Posted on 30 Jun 2021 by The Manufacturer

Nissan is set to create 2,000 new jobs after securing government funds to help build a state-of-the-art gigafactory in the North East of England, according to reports.

Numerous reports are suggesting that the UK’s biggest car manufacturer is expected to confirm the announcement later this week. The BBC and the Financial Times has also reported that the Government was contributing towards the cost of setting up the battery plant on Wearside, where Nissan’s electric vehicles are already made. It is now believed…

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