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Job Ref:
R00127905

Manufacturing Staff

Salary
Starting salary of £28, 079 rising to £29, 104 in your first 12 months + comprehensive benefits package
Hours
Full Time
Location
Nissan Sunderland
Position
Temporary
Date Listed
18 December 2025
Closing

Summary

We can supercharge your future. At Nissan Sunderland, our future is electric. In every sense of the word. Right now, we’re transforming our plant to create a world-first Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub. And we couldn’t be prouder of the role we’re playing in driving electrification. Join our Manufacturing team, and you’ll understand why we’re so excited. You’ll discover high-energy work, real innovation and career paths that don’t stop at your job title. It’s an opportunity to bring your spark and explore what’s next. And it’s your chance to grow your own electric future. What’s it’s really like to work here Life in our factory is hands-on, fast-paced and highly organised. You’ll learn as you go, and be on your feet - surrounded by the electric atmosphere of the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant. But what might surprise you is that there’s also a flip side. You’ll get the opportunity to rotate around different tasks, learn new skills and become part of our outstanding manufacturing team. We’ve designed our processes to be as efficient as possible.

You should apply if you have:

● Resilience and reliability
● The ability to understand processes
● A flexible approach to shift work, overtime and job rotation
● A safety-conscious attitude with the drive to learn new skills
● Although not essential, previous experience in a similar role would be great, so when applying please provide as much detail on your employment history as possible
● You must be 18 or over on the day of starting your employment with us and you’ll need to successfully complete all stages of our recruitment process
● You must be eligible to work in the UK and we’ll need to see proof of this (this role is not suitable for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa)

Please be aware that we have a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and carry out pre-employment testing during the hiring process.
A positive result will mean we are unable to progress your application.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

What’s in it for you?
We’re offering:
● A temporary contract with a starting salary of £28,079 rising to £29,104 in your first 12 months
● A comprehensive training programme with off the job learning to bring you up to speed when you first join us
● The opportunity to join our Private Medical Insurance from day one
● Shift allowance, along with paid overtime and 26 days’ holidays (plus bank holidays)
● A wide range of perks and benefits, from employee car schemes to discounts on fitness and leisure facilities, and much more.

Ready to apply?
If you’re looking for a role where you can graft, learn and be proud of what you’ve built at the end of every shift, you’ll fit right in. Click the button below and discover a rewarding manufacturing career and an electric future right here at Nissan.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those from socially or economically disadvantaged communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences everyone
brings and believe diversity strengthens our workplace.

PLEASE NOTE: Our recruitment process is held on-site at our Nissan Sunderland Plant,
and attendance is required.

Benefits at a glance...

Wellbeing and mental health support
Company pension programme
Company share scheme
Onsite Medical & Physiotherapy Centre
Private healthcare
(Optional)
Employee car scheme
Paid overtime and time in lieu
Fitness centre, sports and leisure complex
26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Travel opportunities (dependent on role)

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Nissan is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion across our workforce. Our ambition is that our workforce is wholly representative of all the communities in which we operate, with every employee feeling respected and able to contribute to the best of their ability. 
 
We’re committed to treating everybody with fairness and respect.   If you have a condition that you think may impact your ability to perform during the recruitment process you will have the opportunity to inform us, and we will ensure to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you.   
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Manufacturing Staff

What you’ll need:
● Resilience and reliability
● The ability to understand processes
● A flexible approach to shift work, overtime and job rotation
● A safety-conscious attitude with the drive to learn new skills
● Although not essential, previous experience in a similar role would be great, so when applying please provide as much detail on your employment history as possible
● You must be 18 or over on the day of starting your employment with us and you’ll need to successfully complete all stages of our recruitment process
● You must be eligible to work in the UK and we’ll need to see proof of this (this role is not suitable for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa)

What’s in it for you?
We’re offering:
● A temporary contract with a starting salary of £28,079 rising to £29,104 in your first 12 months
● A comprehensive training programme with off the job learning to bring you up to speed when you first join us
● The opportunity to join our Private Medical Insurance from day one
● Shift allowance, along with paid overtime and 26 days’ holidays (plus bank holidays)
● A wide range of perks and benefits, from employee car schemes to discounts on fitness and leisure facilities, and much more.

 

Please be aware that we have a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and carry out pre-employment testing during the hiring process.
A positive result will mean we are unable to progress your application.

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