Tesco shake-up to affect 2,100 jobs

Tesco announced plans on Tuesday to shake-up management and close food and hot deli counters that will affect around 2,100 jobs.

The supermarket chain said it will cut the number of lead and team managers in large UK stores, affecting 1,750 workers. It will also shut all remaining counters and hot delis from 26 February.

Around 350 employees will be affected by localised changes, it said. This includes the closures of eight pharmacies and reduced hours at some in-store post offices.

As part of the shake-up, Tesco will also introduce around 1,800 new shift leader roles in stores.

Jason Tarry, Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland chief executive officer, said: "These are difficult decisions to make, but they are necessary to ensure we remain focused on delivering value for our customers wherever we can, as well as ensuring our store offer reflects what our customers value the most.

"Our priority is to support those colleagues impacted and help find alternative roles within our business from the vacancies and newly created roles we have available."