Purchasing is a key function within any automotive manufacturer, after all, when you consider that 80% of the car value is from externally sourced components you can understand how important your role within Purchasing will be. Throughout your role, you will learn about the vast variety of functions within Purchasing and will be allocated your own area of responsibility from the following: Line Parts, Facilities & Site Services, Aftersales, Vendor Tooling, Purchase Project Management, Strategy Planning & Control, Supplier Quality Development and Total Delivered Cost

We are looking for Graduate Electrical Engineers to join us at our regional Research & Development Headquarters in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, starting in September 2024. Nissan are on a mission to electrify our vehicle product range, this is an opportunity to be part of an exciting time for the Nissan brand in the move to Electric Vehicles and part of something bigger, a greener and more sustainable future.

We are looking for Business Graduates to join us at our regional Research & Development Headquarters in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, starting in September 2024. Nissan are on a mission to electrify our product range supported by sustainable manufacturing solutions. This is your opportunity to be part of this revolutionary time at Nissan and contribute towards a greener and more exciting future.

PEC and CO’s core role within Nissan is to control the vehicle lifecycle cost. These control processes allow the business the opportunity to maximise profit. Our mission is to develop and maintain a world class Cost Management capability for Nissan to allow our business to continue to grow globally. Objective: To use, improve and develop reporting tools and systems. This will support the Cost Managers who are aiming to monitor, control and challenge full vehicle cost during development to achieve profit report timing before start of production. After production, track and validate Vehicle Cost Performance and challenge any variances. Candidates will gain valuable knowledge of how Nissan functions and increase their awareness of the automotive industry.

Nissan has always been a name associated with peak performance, high-speed innovation and excitement. Sure, we make cars, but that’s only half of it. Our people are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to Nissan’s mission of driving innovation to enrich people’s lives. It is an exciting time of change for the automotive industry, and we are looking for talented and determined graduate calibre individuals who challenge the norm and stimulate creative thinking to join our team and help shape the future of mobility. The Sales & Marketing Graduate Scheme is how we identify and train individuals with people management potential. Over two years, this programme will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to thrive within one of the world’s leading automotive brands. You will experience two rotations across a range of different departments, giving you a truly cross-functional understanding of our functions within Nissan Motor (GB) ltd. You could be placed in Aftersales, Sales, Marketing or Network Development & Customer Quality to name a few. Your natural skill-set and personal ambitions will help determine which areas of the business you will experience. Right from the start, you will have real responsibilities and the ability to influence key decision-making processes.

*As part of this application, please can you add a paragraph to your CV outlining why you are interested in the ISD Graduate position and if you have applied to any other graduate roles for Nissan* Overview – dept: We are Nissan’s technology division. We partner with our business units to solve their problems with technology solutions. Our region is vast in terms of geographical spread – AMEIO – Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania; and in terms of business units – huge logistics operations, ordering and shipping parts to our plants, production scheduling and manufacturing, transportation of cars across the region to our dealer networks are some highlights of what we do. Our journey is rapid and fast changing, swiftly moving to electrification and embracing digital, data and cloud solutions. We are looking for graduates to join us on this exciting journey. Overview – role: An Information Systems & Technology graduate will be part of technology teams delivering a variety of interesting projects and initiatives. New technology challenges and opportunities coming thick and fast from a wide range of business areas. Working with us will provide insight and exposure to various professional avenues whilst interacting with different cultures. Diversity is key, as most departments work cross functionally with teams around the world. Key benefits: Competitive salary starting from £33,904, Company pension programme, Company share scheme, Car ownership scheme, Fitness centre, Paid overtime and time in lieu, Private healthcare, Sports and leisure complex, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Travel opportunities (dependent on role), Flexible working policy.

*As part of this application, please can you add a paragraph to your CV outlining why you are interested in the Health & Safety Graduate position and if you have applied to any other graduate roles for Nissan* Overview – dept: Nissan has a reputation for being an excellent employer; from creating a safe, modern working environment, to delivering high quality vehicles using a lean production process. We ensure that all our people are given the resources and the encouragement to fulfil their potential. The Health & Safety department provide advice and support on general issues, carry out risk assessments, accident/incident investigations and regular shop floor audits. We also provide specialist support on machinery safety, fire, workplace transport and lifting operations. Overview – role: Nissan believe that Health and Safety is equally as important as Quality, Cost and Time, and as such are committed to risk reduction with a goal of zero injuries.

*As part of this application, please can you add a paragraph to your CV outlining why you are interested in the Supply Chain Management Graduate position and if you have applied to any other graduate roles for Nissan* Overview - dept – Nissan Sunderland Plant is capable of manufacturing over 500,000 cars per year. The Supply Chain Management team ensures global supply in to the UK is as cost effective and efficient as possible. Without the team, our cars could not be built. It’s a complex, multi-dimensional operation covering logistics, inventory control, project management and supplier management.

*As part of this application, please can you add a paragraph to your CV outlining why you are interested in the Engineering Graduate position and if you have applied to any other graduate roles for Nissan* Overview – dept: We don’t build cars, we enable cars to be built! Combining technical know-how with hands-on expertise, our engineers define the processes and facilities needed to achieve production objectives. From procuring and installing innovative solutions to achieve maximum output, to root cause analysis and resolving quality issues, we support all areas of the manufacturing operation, ensuring seamless production of over 320,000 cars every year. Engineering is a key function offering a full spectrum of roles covering Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemical, and Civil Engineering. We combine practical engineering with project coordination using cross-functional teamwork. Truly embedded into the production process, engineers enjoy a mixture of desk based work such as CAD & specification writing alongside real-world activities such as line trials and equipment buy off. We continually question methods, seek areas to improve and identify creative alternatives.

*As part of this application, please can you add a paragraph to your CV outlining why you are interested in the Production Leadership Graduate position and if you have applied to any other graduate roles for Nissan* Overview - dept: A combination of hands-on expertise with the knowledge of production processes, our production supervisors are at the heart of our operations, with responsibility for achieving high volume targets and developing continuous improvement programmes. As a Graduate Production Supervisor you will be at the cutting edge of launching new vehicles and responsible for producing 2 vehicles every minute.