Three hundred workers could lose their jobs with the closure of Amazon's distribution centre in Gourock, it's claimed.
It is believed staff were informed of the news yesterday, with a consultation expected to be launched soon, the Greenock Telegraph reports.
A spokesman for the company said any affected workers will be offered positions at other Amazon sites. A statement issued last night explained: "We're always evaluating our network to make sure it fits our business needs and to improve the experience for our employees and customers.
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"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."
The jobs blow followed news the company plans to shed 18,000 jobs worldwide.
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