Tesco has announced that it will be axing 1,600 jobs as it closes overnight roles across some of its stores.
The changes will see overnight stock replenishment being moved into the daytime across 36 large stores and 49 convenience stores. Petrol stations will also be converted to be pay-at-pump only during overnight hours at 36 stores.
Trials have shown that moving overnight stock replenishment to daytime trading hours will allow Tesco to ensure more colleagues are available on the shop floor at peak times.
The move, combined with other recent changes including the closure of seven Jack’s stores, will put around 1,600 roles at risk of redundancy across the business.
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The Big 4 grocer has said the changes are part of its efforts to running the business as “simply and efficiently as possible”, so its can re-invest in the things that add most value for customers.
“We operate in a highly competitive and fast-paced market and our customers are shopping differently, especially since the start of the pandemic,” said Tesco UK and ROI CEO, Jason Tarry.
“We are always looking at how we can run our business as simply and efficiently as possible, so that we can re-invest in the things that matter most to customers. The changes we are announcing today will help us do this.
“Our priority now is to support our impacted colleagues through these changes and, wherever possible, find them alternative roles within our business.”
Tesco currently has around 3,000 vacancies across its business.
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