The leader of the Isle of Wight council this afternoon suggested that skilled workers who are set to lose their jobs at BAE Systems and Gurit should apply for jobs at the new call centre.
Bob Seely met with Gurit this week to understand their decision to axe 70 jobs on the Isle of Wight. He discovered it's the technical hub for Gurit worldwide with the company saying it's confident of its future here.
After refusing to comment yesterday, Gurit have today released details of job losses at the Newport-based firm bringing another blow for Isle of Wight staff.
Following job losses of around 90 staff in February this year, the manufacturer confirms more job losses are expected as they go into 'a period of consultation'.
Those working in automotive factory production at Newport-based engineering company, Gurit, are likely to have an uncertain Christmas after the company announced 'severe commercial problems' and issued a profit warning for the group.