Greggs has announced plans to shut four UK factories, putting approximately 740 jobs at risk. The closures include a site in the North East as part of wider operational changes.
This is an update to our main guide: Greggs redundancies: your rights and what happens next.
What has changed
- Greggs announced plans to close four UK factories, including a site in the North East.
- The number of roles at risk has been specified at 740 jobs.
- Management stated the closures are intended to modernise operations, future-proof the business, and manage costs.
What it means for staff
- Factory workers at the affected sites are at risk of redundancy.
- Because more than 100 redundancies are proposed, Greggs must conduct collective consultation lasting at least 45 days before dismissals take effect.
- Employees with at least two years of continuous service will be entitled to statutory redundancy pay if their roles cannot be saved.
- Staff should be offered individual consultation meetings and given the opportunity to explore suitable alternative employment where available.
Common questions
How many jobs are affected by the Greggs factory closures?
Greggs has announced that up to 740 jobs are at risk across four UK factory sites.
Which locations are facing closure?
Greggs is planning to close four UK manufacturing facilities, with reports confirming that at least one of the impacted locations is in the North East.
What collective consultation rules apply to these redundancies?
When an employer proposes 100 or more redundancies at one establishment within 90 days, UK law requires a minimum 45-day collective consultation period with trade union or elected employee representatives before any notices of redundancy are served.
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Sources
- Greggs announces hundreds of job losses - Yahoo News UK · Yahoo News UK (30 September 2026)
- Greggs lifts 2026 outlook as it plans four factory closures and 740 job cuts - Yahoo Finance UK · Yahoo Finance UK (30 September 2026)
- Greggs boss says job losses are needed to keep its prices down as North East site set for closure - Chronicle Live · Chronicle Live (30 September 2026)
- Factory closure plan will ‘future proof’ Greggs, says boss as 740 jobs cut - London Evening Standard · London Evening Standard (30 September 2026)
- Greggs to close four UK factories with potential for 740 job losses - theguardian.com · theguardian.com (30 September 2026)
- Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs · BBC (30 September 2026)
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