Greggs proposes four site closures, putting 740 jobs at risk

Greggs said it plans to close four manufacturing sites over the next two and a half years, a proposal that could affect around 740 jobs as the bakery chain reorganizes production and relocates some manufacturing work. The company said the changes remain subject to consultation with affected employees and their representatives, so the final site and employment impacts are not settled. Greggs announced the proposals alongside its third-quarter trading update on September 30. The company said the restructuring would cost about £60 million, including disruption and redundancy costs. Reports describe the expected savings differently: some put them at about £20 million annually, while another gives about £20 million across the 2028 and 2029 financial years. The available information does not resolve that difference. The proposed changes concern manufacturing operations, not shop closures. Greggs said parts of production would be relocated, and one report said distribution operations at its Enfield site would remain unchanged. The four locations named in reporting are Enfield, North Lakes, Pettigrews and Seaham, though the company’s proposals may be refined through consultation.