Vestas to Cut 300 Jobs on Isle of Wight as Factory Shifts Focus

The wind turbine manufacturer will downsize its Newport facility, retaining 300 positions by transitioning to onshore blade production.

Vestas, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer, announced plans to cut 300 jobs at its Isle of Wight factory in Newport, reducing its workforce there by half.
The company is transitioning from producing older offshore turbine blades to smaller blades for onshore wind farms, which will sustain 300 jobs at the site.
A partnership in principle with the UK government has enabled the factory's repurposing, preserving part of its operations despite the job losses.
Vestas' technology activities on the island, employing approximately 140 people, will remain unaffected by these changes.
A consultation process regarding the layoffs has begun, with final decisions expected to be communicated to employees by January.