More than 300 security officers working in Asda stores — employed not by Asda but by outsourced contractor Mitie — are at risk of redundancy, GMB Union says.
300+
Security roles under review (disputed by employer)
GMB has written to Mitie's chief executive demanding the consultation be paused, arguing the 24 July deadline gave staff too little time to respond and that no proper risk assessment was carried out on the safety impact of losing guards, at a time of high shoplifting levels.
Mitie and Asda dispute the union's framing. Both say the process is about changing shift patterns so higher-risk stores get more cover, not a net reduction in headcount, and that store safety isn't at risk.
The dispute was unresolved as of the last update — worth a follow-up check before treating 300 as a confirmed net job loss.
