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A council is offering help to employees of a Telford firm if any are made redundant through a production move abroad.<\/p>\n
Ricoh UK Products Limited plant in Telford, Shropshire, said shifting output to a site in Normandy in France would take about 14 months and start in May.<\/p>\n
The firm, which employs about 400 people who work with digital print devices, has not said how many roles could be at risk.<\/p>\n
Telford & Wrekin Council said it was preparing support for any affected staff around retraining opportunities, skills assessments, and links to local employers currently recruiting.<\/p>\n
Asked by the BBC how many jobs could be at risk, a spokesperson for the business said: “Consultation has not yet begun and it would not be appropriate to comment on specific site headcount ahead of that formal process.<\/p>\n
“What we can say is that the proposed changes relate to only part of our Telford-based business.”<\/p>\n
The council said it could help workers through its Skills for Growth Partnership and specialist advisers were ready to work with Ricoh and any other employers entering redundancy processes.<\/p>\n
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, said: “We understand how incredibly difficult and unsettling this consultation period will be for Ricoh employees and their families.<\/p>\n
“If redundancies are confirmed, we want people to know that support will be available immediately.<\/p>\n
“Whether it’s exploring new training, updating a CV, or connecting with employers who are recruiting, our teams stand ready to provide one to one support to help residents plan their next steps with confidence.”<\/p>\n
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