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Firstsource to axe 500 call centre jobs | Firstsource to axe 500 call centre jobs |
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Up to 500 jobs are to be axed at Firstsource call centres across Thornaby and Middlesbrough. | Up to 500 jobs are to be axed at Firstsource call centres across Thornaby and Middlesbrough. |
The job losses will be split between the two sites with around 150 staff continuing to work from the base in Fountain Court, Middlesbrough. | |
Firstsource deals with Payment Protection Insurance claims against Barclaycard and said the job losses are due to a decline in claims. | Firstsource deals with Payment Protection Insurance claims against Barclaycard and said the job losses are due to a decline in claims. |
The company took on nearly 600 staff in May when PPI claims were increasing. | The company took on nearly 600 staff in May when PPI claims were increasing. |
Firstsource said they will try to find new work for staff if they want it. A 90-day consultation period is under way. | Firstsource said they will try to find new work for staff if they want it. A 90-day consultation period is under way. |