Parcel giant set to axe 3,000 drivers in UK - 12 delivery centres could close

Parcel giant set to axe 3,000 drivers in UK - 12 delivery centres could closeStaff could be out by September if turnaround proposals are approved. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jon King, News Reporter 07:55, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 08:04, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 UPS is looking to shed more than 3,000 roles, a report claims (Image: Getty)Parcel giant UPS could cut more than 3,000 delivery driver roles and close 12 package hubs, reports suggest. The firm is reportedly seeking to reduce its workforce as part of continued efforts to improve its fortunes. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) An update to staff, reported by The Sun but not seen by the Express, is said to share a number of proposals, including the use of agency workers instead of in-house drivers. Another idea said to be under consideration is increasing the rates on accounts which aren't turning a profit. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy New Apple Watch plummets to cheapest price we've seen Stargate TV series ‘cancelled’ by Amazon Prime as fans try to save show UPS is reported to have told staff that if the proposals are approved, they could lead to up to...