Morrisons has announced that approximately 80 positions at its Bradford headquarters are under threat of redundancy as part of efforts to restructure its central operations.
The supermarket chain confirmed that employees whose roles are affected have been notified and a formal consultation period has begun.
The restructuring plans impact positions within Morrisons’ central departments at its Gain Lane site but will not extend to store employees or field operations personnel.
A company representative stated that efforts would be made to redeploy affected staff members within the organisation where positions are available.
The proposed measures align with Morrisons’ broader strategy to modernise operations and enhance assistance provided to retail outlets and shoppers.
According to the company, while progress has been made in reviving and modernising the business through sales growth and improved market positioning, the trading environment continues to present difficulties.
The organisation remains committed to offering competitive pricing to consumers.
To sustain this progress, ongoing reviews of operational methods have been conducted, identifying possibilities to simplify administrative structures.
The objectives include decreasing organisational complexity, enabling more efficient working practices, and granting staff greater autonomy.
These changes would better equip head office departments to support retail locations and enhance service standards for shoppers.
The proposed restructuring will inevitably impact some administrative positions, with approximately 80 jobs facing potential redundancy.
Affected employees will receive comprehensive support, including opportunities to find alternative roles within the company.
The changes specifically target headquarters operations, ensuring no disruption to retail staff or other operational areas of the business.
By adapting to current retail sector pressures, the company aims to strengthen its central teams’ ability to assist stores and deliver for customers.