Corus: More contractors' jobs go
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 07:00
Around 20 contractors employed by the Brigg-based firm of Apollo 200 Recruitment have been given the axe.
Keith Norris, Apollo's managing director, said: "It is unfortunate, particularly at this time of the year, but the matter was out of our hands. We are trying to find the men affected alternative jobs as they are proven committed workers."
Works spokesman Rob Simpson said the amount of overtime working and extended holidays at Christmas for the 4,500 permanent labourers was still under review as part of the cost-cutting.
But he revealed there had been significant savings in electricity costs following an appeal to employees and contractors.
Mr Simpson estimated the savings to-date following a 60 per cent hike in electricity charges amounted to 15 per cent of the annual bill.
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