Getir to make 10% of staff redundant as it axes 2,500 jobs

Getir is to make more than 10% of its global team redundant as it looks to make operational efficiencies.

The job cuts come amid waning demand in the speedy groceries market in the aftermath of the pandemic.

The grocery delivery firm, which bought rival Gorillas in a £1.2bn deal late last year, currently employs 23,000 people across five countries, including couriers, pickers and office employees.

It will make 2,500 staff redundant.

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A Getir spokesperson said: “Decisions like these are never taken lightly. However, Getir is determined to do right by all employees affected by the process in line with its values and in full compliance with local laws. Getir is very grateful to all colleagues for their hard work, dedication, and significant contributions to the business.”

The delivery app recently unveiled plans to exit Spain, Italy and Portugal in order to focus on existing operations in other markets.

It said the move would “allow it to focus its financial resources on existing markets where the opportunities for operational profitability and sustainable growth are stronger.”

Getir will continue to operate in the UK as well as Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US.

It added: “The company remains fully committed to the future of the industry it pioneered eight years ago and will continue to lead it in the future.”

The delivery app launched a new fundraising round in the UK last month. Led by Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, it is understood that the company is seeking around $500m.

Grocery Gazette revealed earlier this year that UK boss Chris Chaaya has exited the business. His departure came amid a round of mass redundancies in March where around 300 UK staff were understood to have been laid off.

The quick delivery firm, which promises grocery delivery in around 10 minutes, closed a raft of dark stores in April, including all of its shops in Wales and South West England, alongside stores in Birmingham and London.

It said the closures were due to it “optimising our combined store network with Gorillas”.