Staff at Lanark delivery depot have been told their jobs are at risk after it was announced delivery company Tuffnells has fallen into administration.
It was announced yesterday that 2,200 people were set to lose their jobs when the news broke. Only 128 of the business’ employees will be kept on by administrators, who were appointed on Monday.
The company has 33 depots across the UK with one located at the Caldwellside Industrial Estate in Lanark.
Tuffnells carries out deliveries to more than 160 destinations around the world.
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After being appointed as administrator for Tuffnells, Rick Harrison, managing director at Interpath Advisory, said: “Unfortunately, the highly competitive nature of the UK parcel delivery market, coupled with significant inflation across the company’s fixed-cost base in recent times, has resulted in the company experiencing intense pressure on cashflow. Today’s news will be particularly devastating for Tuffnells’ 2,200 dedicated employees.
"Regrettably, with deliveries suspended and with no prospect of them resuming in the immediate term, we have had to make the majority of staff redundant. Our utmost priority will be to provide all those impacted with every support they need in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office and minimising disruption to customers.
His colleague Howard Smith added: “Customers are advised that all transport hubs and depots have been closed until further notice. Our team will be making contact with customers over the coming days to arrange parcel collection."
Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley said:“I am saddened to hear that Tuffnells has entered administration with the loss of 2,000 jobs across the UK including those at their Lanark depot.
“This will be a tough and uncertain time for those affected and my office is here to help should they need it. To get in touch, you can email angela.crawley.mp@parliament.uk or phone 01698 200 065.
“What is heartwarming at difficult times like these, is to see the number of businesses who have stepped up to offer support to anyone facing redundancy from Tuffnells. I would like to thank them for their kindness and generosity.”
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