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Placements Sunderland

A WORLD CLASS OPERATION

Nissan Sunderland produces some 500,000 vehicles a year, making us the biggest car manufacturing plant in the UK, exporting to over 100 international markets. Joining the team here will mean you become a part of a world-class operational facility.

Nissan placement benefits at a glance...

Joining Nissan as a placement in Sunderland gives you access to our outstanding benefits package, including fitness centre and paid overtime.

Salary of £22,343

Fitness centre

Paid overtime and time in lieu

Sports and leisure complex

Parental leave policy

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Travel opportunities (dependent on role)

LIFE ON PLACEMENT IN SUNDERLAND

Located in the North East of England, at Nissan Sunderland we are responsible for production of the Qashqai, Juke and Leaf. We are capable of producing up to 500,000 vehicles a year which makes us the biggest car manufacturing plant in the UK, and export to over 100 international markets. All of this is made possible by our workforce of around 6,000 people, with support from additional contractors and suppliers. As a placement student you will receive a mentor from day one, 6-monthly appraisals which support your development and the option to attend formal training if required.

Collaborative

We have a cross-functional and international environment where everyone pulls together in strong teams to deliver results. It’s a way of doing things that’s designed to bring out the best in every employee.

Transparent

It’s about being open and showing empathy towards different views. It’s about embracing diversity and preferring clarity and simplicity to vagueness and hiding.

Learning

It’s about being passionate. Learning from every opportunity and helping us to create a continually improving business.

Focused

It’s about never being complacent and instead focusing on continuous benchmarking and outperforming our competition.

Efficient

Above all, it’s about striving to achieve maximum results with minimum resources. We believe that, if you work hard enough, anything is possible, especially if everyone shares the same vision, values and aspirations.

Application process

ONLINE APPLICATION

Once you have decided which department you would like to apply for, you will need to upload a CV and cover letter providing details of your suitability for the role. Your application should be concise but showcase your relevant skills and experience. Don’t forget to research us in more detail to enhance your application.

Assessment centre

If your initial application is successful, we will then invite you to an assessment centre either on-site at Nissan Sunderland or at a neighbouring venue. During the assessment there are various activities where we will be able to learn more about you and how you deal with different scenarios. Either on the day or a week later, you may be asked to deliver a short presentation and prepare for a competency based interview. Your interview will be with a select panel from our recruitment team. During the interview we will give you a chance to really showcase what you can do and understand your motivations for the job. At the end of the interview you will get the chance to ask us any questions that you may have too. We understand that this stage can be daunting but it is a great way for you to meet other candidates and Nissan Sunderland employees. We all know how you’re feeling but try to relax and enjoy yourself!

Final interview

Sometimes you will be asked back for a second interview, this will be dependent on department and is normally an informal interview to discuss your specific organisational fit. Throughout all of this stage, we want you to feel as relaxed as possible. We know that interviews can be nerve-wracking but just be yourself and try not to worry about getting anything wrong.

Job offer and medical

Well done, you’ve got the job! You will now receive a conditional job offer from us. Once you have accepted we will invite you to complete a medical questionnaire or you may be asked to attend a half hour medical. A contract will then be sent to you in the post, which you will need to sign and send back to us. Now the pressure is off, you’ve done it! Try relax and give yourself time to prepare for your new adventure. Please note – at this stage, you will be required to bring proof of your right to live and work in the UK to your medical.

Email communication

We will keep you up-to-date with your application via email. Of course, we try to progress applications as quickly as we can but we have lots of graduates applying so don’t panic if you haven’t heard from us straight away!

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