Nestle, the maker of Kit Kat, Aero, and Milky Bar, is set to axe more than 450 jobs in the UK, according to the GMB union. The majority of the cuts are expected in York and Gatwick, with potential impacts on factories across the country.
Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, GMB National Secretary, said the job cuts would “rip the heart out of communities.” She added that Nestle workers have already endured years of uncertainty and job losses. The union said it would work closely with members and the company to ease the pain of the cuts.
A Nestle spokesperson confirmed the move is part of a previously announced global workforce reduction of 16,000 roles, first disclosed in October. The spokesperson stated that the company would manage changes in consultation with its people and would only share details with affected employees first.
The global cuts, announced last year, are expected to save Nestle around one billion Swiss francs (£940 million) annually by the end of 2027. About 12,000 of the positions slated for removal are white-collar professionals across business functions.
