LIDL has put 130 jobs at risk before Christmas, leaving devastated workers in “shock” at the decision.
The discounter confirmed to The Sun that it is planning to make the nationwide cuts to its HR and recruitment departments as it aims to make its operations more efficient.
Lidl has put 130 staff at risk of redundancy[/caption]
These roles, which are currently based at Lidl’s regional distribution centres, will be relocated to its headquarters.
The retailer is also creating 100 new roles in its head office.
Staff were informed of the decision on Friday, October 10, and will now enter into a 90-day consultation period.
Posting about the news on LinkedIn, one worker said they were in “shock” at the decision.
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “As a fast-growing business with strong momentum, we’ve undertaken a strategic review of our operations to ensure we’re built on the right foundations to support our ambitious expansion plans now and in the future.
“We are proposing to bring some of our Regional HR Departments together into one centralised location at Lidl House. This means some HR roles based at our Regional Distribution Centres may be affected.
“These proposals are designed to improve the efficiency of our operations, and strengthen our business model.
“The proposals are about simplifying how we work and enhancing support for colleagues as we continue to grow.
“We know this will be an unsettling time for some, and we are committed to supporting affected colleagues, including exploring alternative roles wherever possible.”
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