uttoxram75 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Various jobs in a food production factory. Production Line,Fork lift drivers, various shift patterns. Have to go through GI Group agency in Derby. contact for our site is Clarissa.Hinman@gigroup.com 01332 290188 21 The Corn Excange Derby DE1 2DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Erm, perhaps not. Been told today that the Biscuit Factory in Uttoxeter is to be closed down by next March. There may well be a few agency short term positions going but 600 of us will be out of work very soon.? Rev, Day, Boycie and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 9 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Erm, perhaps not. Been told today that the Biscuit Factory in Uttoxeter is to be closed down by next March. There may well be a few agency short term positions going but 600 of us will be out of work very soon.? Early retirement then eh mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 17 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Erm, perhaps not. Been told today that the Biscuit Factory in Uttoxeter is to be closed down by next March. There may well be a few agency short term positions going but 600 of us will be out of work very soon.? Sorry to hear that. Utch - and I'm sorry that I started making my own biccies last year. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 10 hours ago, mozza said: Early retirement then eh mate? Just a bit too early for me Mozza sadly. mozza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Lots of warehousing work available at Alloga https://www.alloga.co.uk/about-us/careers Main sites are near J28 M1 but the new site is in Derby, near the tip on the Panattoni retail park (Derby 370) They need pickers and FLT drivers. uttoxram75 and Boycie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 I've been elected to represent the factory based salaried staff in the Consultation meetings regarding the "proposed" closure of our factory. Had our first meeting today and it was quite brutal. We're ducked. Its an old site and due to several changes of ownership in recent years leading to no investment, coupled with mental increases in the price of flour, sugar, palm oil, and energy costs over the last 18 months, there is no way back. We are not financially viable. We have been through severe restructures in recent years, chopping jobs left, right and centre to no avail, the company that owns us does not want to modernise and invest so we will close in March 2022. I've worked there for 42 years. Started as a machine operator in 1978, ended up as a Shift Production Manager, covered the Operations Manager role for a period when the site was between owners. FFS, I met me missus there! In a small town like Uttoxeter, I have seen kids and grandkids of lads I first worked with start their working life at the factory. Had blokes coming up to me in pubs demanding to know why their lad had been sacked, had people begging me for jobs, my wife has been threatened because I had to sack somebody. I have also had people come up to me and thanked me for giving them confidence to improve their lives, people who I used to work with who now run their own businesses who always buy me a pint because they were inspired by me. I can't express the feeling that gives me. My son did his engineering apprenticeship at the factory and is now the Operations Manager for Aggreko in Asia. My daughter worked there for a few years part time running the factory shop and now runs her own business. We used to do Evening shifts, Lunch Time relief shifts etc that appealed to mums who wanted a part time job to work around childcare but we had to stop all that as we got taken over by different companies. We were a factory that was part of our community. Its a sad situation but I will do everything I can to negotiate the best possible deal for the people who have asked me to represent them. I'm a bit emotional and had a couple of drinks so time to call it a night. jono, Boycie, Reggie Greenwood and 23 others 2 1 8 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Sadly, there's too much land there for developers not to want to build houses Edited October 8, 2021 by Ghost of Clough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 13:37, Ghost of Clough said: Sadly, there's too much land there for developers not to want to build houses Yeah, eventually that will be the case. It will probably be flattened and left empty for a few years like the old Bamfords site. Developers only want to build on greenfield sites it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, uttoxram75 said: Yeah, eventually that will be the case. It will probably be flattened and left empty for a few years like the old Bamfords site. Developers only want to build on greenfield sites it seems. Easier init? No time dealing the environ mentalists saying this an that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockholmRam Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 30/09/2021 at 20:45, uttoxram75 said: Just a bit too early for me Mozza sadly. Blimey Utch. Sorry to hear that lad. Its been a stable place of employment in Uttoxeter as far back as I remember. Strange times we live in. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 00:35, uttoxram75 said: I've worked there for 42 years Bludddy ell. Bit of a stint that is. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BathRam72 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 00:35, uttoxram75 said: I've been elected to represent the factory based salaried staff in the Consultation meetings regarding the "proposed" closure of our factory. Had our first meeting today and it was quite brutal. We're ducked. Its an old site and due to several changes of ownership in recent years leading to no investment, coupled with mental increases in the price of flour, sugar, palm oil, and energy costs over the last 18 months, there is no way back. We are not financially viable. We have been through severe restructures in recent years, chopping jobs left, right and centre to no avail, the company that owns us does not want to modernise and invest so we will close in March 2022. I've worked there for 42 years. Started as a machine operator in 1978, ended up as a Shift Production Manager, covered the Operations Manager role for a period when the site was between owners. FFS, I met me missus there! In a small town like Uttoxeter, I have seen kids and grandkids of lads I first worked with start their working life at the factory. Had blokes coming up to me in pubs demanding to know why their lad had been sacked, had people begging me for jobs, my wife has been threatened because I had to sack somebody. I have also had people come up to me and thanked me for giving them confidence to improve their lives, people who I used to work with who now run their own businesses who always buy me a pint because they were inspired by me. I can't express the feeling that gives me. My son did his engineering apprenticeship at the factory and is now the Operations Manager for Aggreko in Asia. My daughter worked there for a few years part time running the factory shop and now runs her own business. We used to do Evening shifts, Lunch Time relief shifts etc that appealed to mums who wanted a part time job to work around childcare but we had to stop all that as we got taken over by different companies. We were a factory that was part of our community. Its a sad situation but I will do everything I can to negotiate the best possible deal for the people who have asked me to represent them. I'm a bit emotional and had a couple of drinks so time to call it a night. I feel for you I really do. There but for the grace of god uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 29/09/2021 at 23:56, uttoxram75 said: Erm, perhaps not. Been told today that the Biscuit Factory in Uttoxeter is to be closed down by next March. There may well be a few agency short term positions going but 600 of us will be out of work very soon.? Sorry to hear about that ? Is your Factory Manager called Neil Stevenson btw? Used to work with him a few years ago and am sure he said he was going to run the biscuit factory in Uttoxeter. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Retired now but during my unbroken 47 years of employment I went through 5 instances where a new company took over so had to go through the horrible process of applying either for my existing role or something similar. At the very least employees should be treated as individuals and with respect - not always the case sadly. Not saying it's the same for everyone but as each situation happened I became less stressed as to the outcome. Fingers crossed that you and your colleagues (and no doubt a few good friends amongst them) find suitable employment - being elected by your fellow workers says a lot about you and the high regard they must hold you in. Best of luck mate. Kingpin, uttoxram75 and Tyler Durden 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Wolfie20 said: as each situation happened I became less stressed as to the outcome. Agreed. I’ve also found this, we’re all just a number in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Dawn Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Best of luck uttox! I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you and your colleagues, after such a long time at a single company. uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 10 hours ago, Red_Dawn said: Best of luck uttox! I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you and your colleagues, after such a long time at a single company. Has your owner got any bakery jobs going? Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Only just seen this. Crap news. I can't begin to imagine being laid off at my age (58) and @uttoxram75 has my sympathy and best wishes in equal measure. A plus that you've been elected to fight the good fight on behalf of your comrades though. That says a lot about your character, and no doubt your (obvious) loyalty too. Here's hoping that stands you in good stead, when it comes to meeting with potential new employers. The very best of luck, Buddy. ? Reggie Greenwood, uttoxram75, Eddie and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) Just seen this thread. ? Worked briefly at the site in the early 1990's on an engineering project that never reached its intended potential, (salesmen over promising and under delivering)! Best of luck to everyone concerned. Conundrum; I want to know where everyone who lives on a new estate (built on the site of an old factory) goes to work? Edited December 8, 2021 by Grumpy Git uttoxram75 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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