Tesco promises jobs for staff affected by Inverness Dobbies closure

As uncertainty lingers, the neighbouring retailer has stepped forward to help.

By Michelle Henderson

October 4 2024, 8:55 am

Bosses at Tesco Extra have stepped forward to offer support to workers facing job insecurity at their neighbouring Dobbies store. Image: Google Street View.

Dobbies workers have been thrown a lifeline as Tesco vows to provide roles for those affected.

Dozens of jobs face being axed in the new year after the retailer announced plans to close their store at Inshes Retail Park.

A total of 17 stores across the UK have been earmarked for closure in the coming months.

As uncertainty lingers, neighbouring Inverness Inshes Tesco Extra bosses have stepped forward to help.

A combination of permanent full-time and part-time roles will be made available.

Cars parked down the side of Inverness Dobbies store. — More than 30 jobs are at risk of being axed at Dobbies Inverness store. Image: Michelle Henderson/ DC Thomson.

Tesco offer lifeline to Dobbies staff

Stephen Macleod, Store Manager, Inverness Inshes Tesco Extra has confirmed a host of roles will be made available for anyone affected by the closure in a bit to help safeguard local jobs.

In a statement, he said: “We understand that this will be a worrying time for anyone affected by the Dobbies announcement earlier this week, but we’re here to help.

“Across our four Tesco stores in Inverness there will be various roles available for anyone impacted by the closure.

“We recognise the valuable skills and experiences that you could bring to Tesco, and we want to play our part to help safeguard jobs in our local area.”