The local Walkers crisp factory in Lincoln may be facing job cuts as PepsiCo reveals significant restructuring plans, in what can be considered a disconcerting development for the locality. One of the UK’s four major sites, notably recognised for annually creating 500 million Quavers packets, the Lincoln plant is amidst deliberations with its employees. The ultimate goal is to better harmonise UK operations with its international sites.
Unite, the trade union representing the workers, is steadfast in their pledge to defend jobs and guarantee agreeable conditions for those who opt for voluntary redundancy. This development occurs despite the notable £24m investment PepsiCo made in the Lincoln site in 2021, an investment aimed at improving production capabilities. For now, the local community awaits the results of these consultations with deep concern.
The Lincoln Post has adapted this story, which was originally reported by www.bbc.com.
