DHL consults on service centre closure plans
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DI IL EXPRESS IS planning to close five domestic service centres — which employ a total of 60 people — around the UK.
The company is currently involved in a formal consultation with employees at the sites in Galashiels, Scotland; Aintree, Merseyside; Scarborough, North Yorks; Basildon. Essex; and Southampton. Hants.
A spokeswoman says the move is necessary due to "current market requirements". but adds that DHL is looking to find suitable re-employment g opportunities for staff.
She adds: "These proposals are essential for maintaining a strong operation with aj, the right framework and which will enable E DHL Express Domestic UK to keep its market-leading position in line with rapidly changing customer needs."
All the redundancy packages on offer are voluntary and it is hoped only a handful of redundancies will be necessary.
The GMB Union would not comment while the consultation is taking place.