Travis Perkins branch closures to hit 600 workers

By The Newsroom
Published 19th Oct 2016, 08:33 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 20:52 BST
Travis Perkins said 600 jobs would be affected as the builders' merchant closes more than 30 branches. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA WireTravis Perkins said 600 jobs would be affected as the builders' merchant closes more than 30 branches. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
Travis Perkins said 600 jobs would be affected as the builders' merchant closes more than 30 branches. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

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Builders' merchant and Wickes chain owner Travis Perkins has revealed plans to close more than 30 branches in a move that will affect 600 jobs across the group.

The group said the branches would be shut across its trade businesses, while it is also closing ten smaller distribution centres and reviewing its plumbing and heating division as it warned over full-year profits amid “uncertain” trading.

All 600 affected staff are aware of the changes, said Travis Perkins, which employs 28,000 people. It hopes to relocate some workers to other sites.

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