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Nisbets confirms more than 400 jobs losses as part of restructure - but 260 will be saved

The catering giant initially warned up to 800 roles could be lost from its workforce

Nisbets Catering(Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive)

Catering equipment giant Nisbets has confirmed it is making 437 redundancies across the group as it ends its restructure.

In May, the company, which employs 1,500 people in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and Ireland, warned as many as 800 roles could be lost - but today (August 4) the business said it had managed to save 263 roles.

The company said its new customer strategy and its range of products have enabled it to mitigate the downturn "better than expected" and reduce the total number of job losses.

Nisbets began its restructuring process after the hospitality sector was hit by the coronavirus pandemic and º£½ÇÊÓÆµ lockdown.

The business, which said it would decentralise its trading model across the group, has launched more than 300 new products since May.

The company said its new structure, global reach and business culture would ensure its "success".

Peter Sephton, vice chairman of Nisbets, said: "This is a sad and tough day for the business as we lose many hardworking and dedicated colleagues.

"The last few months have been challenging, but I am immensely proud of the whole team for how they have reacted to this unprecedented global crisis.