Struggling automaker to trim workforce significantly, following a series of closures, due to a sharp 90% decline in annual profits
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, has revealed plans for significant job cuts at its European regional headquarters in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. The restructuring is part of a broader global overhaul led by new CEO Ivan Espinosa.
The discussions involve exploring voluntary redundancies before considering forced layoffs, with the aim of reducing the workforce at the Montigny-le-Bretonneux office. Currently, the office employs approximately 560 staff, overseeing Nissan's operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Oceania.
The restructuring aligns with Espinosa's turnaround plan, announced in April 2025, which aims to cut about 15% of Nissan's global workforce, reduce vehicle production capacity by nearly 30%, and close several manufacturing plants worldwide.
The consultations with staff at the European office are expected to conclude by October 20, 2025, with full details to be shared with employees in November. At present, it is unclear whether there will be job cuts at Nissan's European manufacturing plant in Sunderland, England.
The restructuring plan also includes the closure of Nissan's Oppama facility in Japan by March 2028, and the Civac plant in Mexico by March 2026. The number of manufacturing sites will be reduced from 17 to 10.
The plan aims to help Nissan claw back 500 billion yen - roughly £2.7 billion - in savings. The Shonan plant, run by Nissan-Shatai, will close by 2027.
The talks are taking place with staff representatives at Nissan Automotive Europe. Nissan confirmed that the process would be conducted with care, transparency, and in full compliance with legal requirements.
In summary, Nissan plans to reduce its workforce at its European regional headquarters in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France, as part of a global overhaul. The discussions involve voluntary redundancies and are expected to conclude by October 20, 2025, with full details to be shared in November. The restructuring plan includes closing several manufacturing plants worldwide, reducing production capacity, and cutting approximately 15% of the global workforce. The plan aims to save Nissan approximately £2.7 billion.
- The restructuring plan encompasses multiple sectors, including the manufacturing industry, as Nissan intends to close several plants worldwide.
- The financial sector is also affected by the overhaul, as Nissan aims to save roughly £2.7 billion through this global restructuring.
- Alongside the manufacturing industry, the retail and transportation sectors may also experience job cuts, as Nissan plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 15%.
