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Amazon to close Gourock plant with loss of 300 local jobs
10.01.2023 - 13:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Amazon is to close its distribution centre in Gourock with the loss of 300 jobs, it has been reported.
It is understood workers were told about the plans last night and a consultation will be launched, according to the Greenock Telegraph.
An Amazon spokesperson said: “We’re always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees and customers.
"As part of that effort, we may close older sites, enhance existing facilities, or open new sites, and we’ve launched a consultation on the proposed closure of three fulfilment centres in 2023.
"We also plan to open two new fulfilment centres creating 2,500 new jobs over the next three years.
"All employees affected by site closure consultations will be offered the opportunity to transfer to other company facilities, and we remain committed to our customers, employees, and communities across the UK.”
“We appreciate this will be a difficult time for our people in Gourock and are committed to supporting them through this consultation.
"All will be offered alternative roles at other Amazon sites.
"We will also provide a range of retraining and re-skilling opportunities for those who decide to pursue their career outside of Amazon.”
SNP MP Ronnie Cowan said: "This news from Amazon is a serious blow to Gourock, Inverclyde and Scotland.
"I am seeking urgent talks with Amazon over its decision to close its operation with the loss of more than 300 jobs.
"On the global scale of Amazon's business I am at a loss as to how this will benefit the company going forward.
"Over many years Amazon has benefitted from a loyal, committed and productive workforce in Gourock and whatever the reasons for this decision, it cannot be any reflection on the
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