Image credit: David Peperkamp - stock.adobe.com

HelloFresh proposes to shut Nuneaton distribution centre

This announcement was made two weeks after the dismissal of 79 staff members at the HelloFresh Nuneaton Warehouse.
1 min read

HelloFresh has informed employees of a proposal to close its distribution centre in Nuneaton.

This announcement was made two weeks after the dismissal of 79 staff members at the HelloFresh Nuneaton Warehouse.

As HelloFresh has entered a consultation process with its affected employees, the future outcome is not known at this stage.

If the proposal is accepted, HelloFresh said it will prioritise finding redeployment opportunities for employees and will look to offer incentives to colleagues who stay while the site remains operational.

The proposal is for the site to remain operational until at least mid-2025, so everyone has been notified significantly earlier than their contractual notice periods.

A spokesperson from HelloFresh said: “We have made the difficult decision to propose the closure of our distribution centre in Nuneaton, subject to consultation.

“After reviewing all of our options, we have decided that consolidating our operations and leveraging more of the technologically advanced parts of our network will enable us to offer the best product to our customers while reducing emissions and waste.

“We know how unsettling this can be for our employees, who we are supporting throughout the consultation process.

“If the proposal is accepted, we will prioritise redeployment opportunities within the business and look to offer incentives to employees who stay with us until the site eventually closes.

“The proposal is for the site to remain operational until at least mid-2025, so everyone has been notified significantly earlier than their contractual notice periods.

“The planned closure of the site is no reflection on the performance of the local team, and we are grateful for their hard work and commitment.”

Gavin Miller, regional secretary at Community Union, said: “It has been brought to our attention that HelloFresh intends to close its Nuneaton distribution centre next May.

“This is dreadful news for everyone who works on site, this workforce deserves better and Community will be challenging the company to prove the merits of their proposal and demonstrate that they have considered all viable alternatives.

“Community will be representing and supporting our members at HelloFresh through this difficult time  they will receive the full backing of their union.”

Zarah Choudhary

Zarah Choudhary is a Reporter for Workplace Journal and The Intermediary

Previous Story

Ford staff strike over pay and contract changes

Next Story

Movera supports personnel growth as six employees gain new qualifications

Latest from Lead Story

Don't Miss