40 jobs go as Britvic axes Huddersfield plant

DRINKS company Britvic has announced plans to close its factory in Huddersfield with the loss of 40 jobs.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd May 2013, 15:09 BST

Up to 400 jobs are expected to be lost in total as the company proposes to close sites in Chelmsford and in Belfast.

The decision follows a review of the business which identified efficiency savings designed to keep it competitive, said a company spokeswoman.

A consultation period has started for those affected by the job losses.

The Huddersfield plant produces two drinks products, Drench and Pennine Spring. It is located on Willow Lane, which is off St John’s Road, Birkby.

Britvic currently employs 2,700 people in Great Britain and Ireland.

The company said the cost-cutting announced today would save it £30m a year from 2016.