700 new jobs for Honda Swindon

Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 29 Sep 2006 7:57

Japanese car maker Honda is creating an extra 700 jobs at its Swindon plant, taking the workforce to 4,900.

The move is expected to increase production up from 190,000 cars to 250,000 in 2007 to meet European demand for the Civic three and five door models. In the first eight months of 2006, Honda Europe sold more of the Civic three and five door models than in the whole of 2005.

The new Honda CR-V will also be made at the site.

An extra shift will be added at the Swindon plant, increasing efficiency, with most of the new jobs being in production. Purchasing specialists and maintenance engineers will also be employed.

Derek Simpson, general secretary Amicus, said the expansion proved that "car companies don't have to move abroad to be profitable".

Dave Hodgetts, director of planning and administration at Honda, said: "It clearly demonstrates Honda's long-term commitment to the region and to British manufacturing."

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