F&I Management & Training

Almost 800 new jobs are being created at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland, thanks to the success of the firm's new Qashqai model. More than 130,000 of the small 4X4 vehicles have been sold in Europe since their launch in March 2007. By December 2008, the firm wants to make 400 staff permanent, with the remainder on temporary contracts. About 850 Qashqai's roll off the production line every day. An extra night-shift is now being introduced. Trevor Mann, senior vice president for manufacturing and supply chain management, Nissan Europe, said: "Currently on two shifts, we can produce 200,000 Qashqais per year.

DATED: 01.02.08

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