Workers at a Perthshire bottling plant have been told to expect job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bosses at Highland Spring revealed on Wednesday that it would enter into a period of consultation with 32 employees at its Blackford HQ, and its Fells site at Lennoxtown.
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The PA understands the company is proposing a “headcount reduction” of five at the Perthshire site.
The company is also proposing to introduce an across-the-board staff salary reduction until at least mid-2021 with regular reviews.
Changes to some working patterns on an individual basis could also be implemented.
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A spokesperson said the proposals were because of the global coronavirus pandemic.
They said: “These proposals have been introduced as a result of the financial impact of COVID-19 on Highland Spring Group and to support the long-term sustainability of the company.
“All staff will be fully supported through the consultation process over the coming weeks.”
