BP to slash 300 local jobs
A spokesman for BP told BusinessDay: "I can confirm there will be significant job losses."
He said that although Australia was still considered a growth market, over the past few years it had become uncompetitive.
The 600-odd employees at BP's headquarters in Melbourne were told of the job cuts on Wednesday, the spokesman said. Exact numbers have not been confirmed although the cuts at the headquarters are estimated to be about 150.
Staff at BP subsidiary Elite Customer Solutions were told that 30 per cent of their jobs would be made redundant and sent overseas. There are about 530 employees at Elite, which manages fuel deliveries to BP service stations, as well as doing sales, marketing and accounts for BP.
At least one team has been moved offshore from Elite. Others have been told they could reapply for a reduced number of jobs and would know by March if they could stay.
It is not known to where the jobs have been sent, although there is speculation they will go to Bangalore or Manila. Previous work has been sent to Kuala Lumpur.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
BP is cutting jobs in Australia as part of a cost-cutting measure. Despite Australia being considered a growth market, it has become uncompetitive over the past few years, prompting BP to make these changes.
BP is planning to cut at least 300 jobs in its Australian operations. This includes significant reductions at its Melbourne headquarters and within its subsidiary, Elite Customer Solutions.
BP's Melbourne headquarters is expected to see around 150 job cuts. The exact numbers have not been confirmed, but employees were informed of the impending reductions.
Elite Customer Solutions, a BP subsidiary, will see 30% of its jobs made redundant and sent overseas. This affects their operations in fuel deliveries, sales, marketing, and accounts.
While it is not confirmed where the jobs are being relocated, there is speculation that they might be sent to Bangalore or Manila, as previous work has been sent to Kuala Lumpur.
Affected employees at Elite Customer Solutions have been told they could reapply for a reduced number of jobs. They will know by March if they can stay with the company.
Yes, BP still considers Australia a growth market. However, due to the market becoming uncompetitive, BP has decided to implement these job cuts as a cost-saving measure.
Elite Customer Solutions manages fuel deliveries to BP service stations and handles sales, marketing, and accounts for BP. These roles are impacted by the job cuts and overseas relocation.
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