Argos is to close its distribution centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, with the Unite union saying the move is putting 230 jobs "at risk".
Unite said it understood the site on Huntworth Business Park had been earmarked for closure in 2022 and it was seeking urgent meetings with the company, which is part of the Sainsbury’s Group, at a senior level.
The union added that it would be exploring all avenues to preserve jobs, including whether the site, which is owned by the company, could be predesignated for an alternative use.
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Sainsbury’s has confirmed that the depot is one site set to be affected as part of plans to integrate the logistics networks for the two brands.
Last year, Sainsbury’s said some distribution sites would be impacted by a move to streamline logistics operations for the Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat brands into one network.
The supermarket group said it would look to redeploy workers impacted by the announcement elsewhere in its operations.
A Sainsbury’s spokeswoman said: “Last year we shared plans to accelerate the integration of the Sainsbury’s and Argos logistics networks and confirmed a number of our existing depots would close.
“Our Bridgwater depot is one of the sites affected and we are supporting the teams in any way we can.
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“This includes exploring redeployment opportunities for our colleagues within Sainsbury’s.”
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Unite regional officer Tim Morris said: “Our members at the Argos Bridgwater distribution centre have continued to work throughout the pandemic and their reward for this dedication is to face losing their jobs.
“Unite will be holding an urgent meeting with the company to better understand why this announcement has been made.
“The union will fully engage in the consultation process and will explore all options to preserve as many jobs as possible in Bridgwater or at alternative locations.”