Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 jobs worldwide

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to reduce roles globally in a bid to create a 'simpler, more efficient and effective organisation'.

The changes being proposed seek to 'remove duplication and deliver cost efficiencies'.

It is estimated that 2000-2500 roles will be removed globally. Rolls-Royce currently employs 42,000 people worldwide.

Engineering Technology & Safety will come together as a single team across the group, responsible for product safety, engineering standards, process, methods and tools. 

The proposals also include a new enterprise-wide procurement and supplier management organisation to 'support the consolidation of group spend, leverage scale and develop consistent best in class standards'. As well as delivering savings, the firm suggests that 'a greater focus on these key areas will lead to improvements in customer service, reducing supply chain delays'.