Step inside one of the North East’s most iconic businesses and see how a world-class operation performs at scale.
Since production began in 1986, Nissan has grown into the UK’s largest car manufacturing plant, producing millions of vehicles and employing thousands of people across the region. Along the way, it has earned a reputation for quality, efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement, establishing Sunderland as one of Europe’s leading automotive manufacturing centres.
Join us as we explore behind-the-scenes of the Assembly Line and Vehicle Test Centre, and learn about the systems, culture, and ways of working that enable Nissan to maintain exceptionally high standards while continuing to evolve. From operational excellence and process improvement to innovation, investment, and people development.

