Nissan cancels night shift on one production line
PA MediaCar manufacturer Nissan has cancelled a production shift at its UK factory as part of efforts to improve efficiency.
The Sunderland plant has cancelled its Line 1 late shift and will instead focus its resources on Line 2, where the new Nissan Leaf will be built.
A spokesperson for the company said no jobs would be lost because of the changes.
Trade union Unite said it was working to "mitigate any potential pay reductions" for staff who might be affected by the change in shift patterns.
While no jobs are being lost, Nissan said some staff would be moving from Line 1 to Line 2.
"Nissan is implementing immediate measures to turn around its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business capable of swiftly adapting to changes in the market," a spokesperson said.
Earlier this month merger talks between Nissan and Honda collapsed after the companies failed to agree terms on a multibillion-dollar deal.
The merger would have created the world's fourth largest auto company by vehicle sales, after Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai.