Hundreds to lose jobs at Lothian plant

HUNDREDS of electronics workers are to lose their jobs after it was decided to axe almost a third of the staff at a Lothians plant.

A total of 287 jobs are being cut at the Livingston branch of the American-owned company Jabil Circuits, which provides electronics and services to technology companies. The workforce was told about the cuts yesterday, although there was no information about who would be going.

Angry workers were said to be shocked by the announcement. It is thought the redundancies will be carried out before Christmas.

One worker said: "The official line seems to be that our jobs are no longer needed because the firm's order books aren't as full as they once were.

"But many think the work is going to Asia. Even those who are saved will be wondering how long their job will be around for."

A spokesman for Jabil said: "This decision is based on business necessity and it is not reflective of the hard work and dedication of our employees."