REDUNDANCIES could be on the table at Worcester Bosch as it looks to adapt to difficult market conditions. 

A spokesperson for the firm has told the Worcester News it has decided to implement a re-organisation across the business with a consultation on proposals set to begin shortly.

The Worcester News understands staff members are 'devastated' by the revelation, particularly given the current economic climate. 

Worcester Bosch has cited factors including the cost-of-living crisis, inflation and a move to electrification as reasons behind the restructuring. 

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The consultation period could result in changes to working practices and arrangements and redundancies could be on the table. 

A spokesperson for Worcester Bosch said it will be supporting all staff impacted throughout the consultation period. 

The spokesperson added: "We have over 100 trained mental health champions available to support, as well as an employee assistance programme and a health and wellbeing team available for any of our staff.

"The UK boiler market is showing significant volume reductions for the second year running due to factors such as the cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and inflation along with the reduction in house building and a move to electrification.

"It is essential that Worcester Bosch adapts to these market conditions, we have therefore taken the difficult decision to implement a re-organisation exercise across the business which would see changes to working practices and arrangements.

"Regrettably some redundancies may form part of the exercise.

"We will begin the consultation period shortly. 

"Out of respect for the people this affects we will not be commenting further on this matter."

Originally founded in 1962 by city legend Cecil Duckworth, Worcester became part of the Worldwide Bosch Group in 1996.

The company bases its UK headquarters on Cotswold Way in Warndon where all the main functions of the business are based, including the manufacturing of gas boilers. 

It currently produces gas and oil boilers, hot water cylinders, and renewable technologies such as heat pumps and solar water heating systems.