Kwik-Fit Relocates HQ

Kwik-Fit’s HQ is to be relocated but will remain in Scotland. The head office will move from Corstorphine Road to Broxburn, West Lothian. 50 of the 60 workers based at Corstorphine Road will be transferred to Broxburn, formerly the head office of its UK subsidiary, between now and the end of March.

A Kwik-Fit spokesman said there would be around 14 redundancies, mainly among Roseburn-based staff. The spokesman added: “Tim Parker’s (The CEO) immediate goals are to increase profitability, simplify the management structure and keep staff informed about the progress he is making.”Parker, is now looking for two executive directors to join Kwik-Fit’s management – a finance director to replace John Houston and another senior manager.