The cash incentives offered by various governments across Europe to new car buyers has been a resounding success for the motor industry and the knock on effect is that Nissan in the UK is increasing production.
Nissan laid off 1,200 workers at it’s Sunderland plant in January, but since the scrappage schemes have been announced they are seeing an increase in demand in all major European markets, most recently in the UK where the government scheme was announced in the April Budget.
The company has responded to demand by increasing production by 5% and taking on 150 temporary workers. While accepting that the increase is small the company are optimistic that it could lead to further moves. However Senior Vice President Trevor Mann recognises that “The scrappage scheme is unpredictable, so we have to be prudent.”
The 150 temporary workers are on currently employed on a four month contract which will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
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