Tesco confirms 380 jobs to be cut

Additionally, the retailer is investing in its F&F clothing departments, which will lead to some updates that would put jobs at risk, Grocery Gazette reports.

The supermarket giant said it would take the necessary steps to support affected colleagues. According to the business, the move aims to meet customers’ needs by simplifying their operations.

In a statement, a spokesperson said: “We have spoken to a small number of colleagues about some proposed changes to our business, including updates to some of our replenishment schedules; the removal of a centralised bakery operation as we install new in-store bakeries in around 100 Express stores; and additional investment for our F&F Clothing departments in a number of stores, to further improve the customer experience.

“Taken together, the changes we’re proposing mean that around 380 roles will be removed.”

Ashwin Prasad, Tesco UK CEO, said: “Any decision that impacts our colleagues is a difficult one to make. However, these changes are necessary to enable us to continue to win with customers and offer them the unrivalled value, quality and service they expect from us.

“Our priority is always to support impacted colleagues, and we will do everything we can to help them find alternative roles within our business. Today we have around 1,500 vacancies across retail and distribution.”

Tesco will also begin a consultation in the coming weeks on the closure of the Hinckley Distribution Centre, which is part of the wider plans to invest in a new site within the area.

The new location will be larger, more energy-efficient and equipped with the latest technology to enhance operations, according to the business.

All of the staff members at the previous site will be offered a role at the newly built location.