With premises across Larne, Monkstown, Belfast and Springvale, the firm is among the largest employers in Northern Ireland and only in July confirmed plans to shed 170 agency jobs – included in the latest total.
Across its four bases in Northern Ireland 760 jobs will be cut, a combination of salaried, production employees and agency workers. The cuts are linked to the firm's decision to move production of its 400 series generator sets to Tianjin, China.
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Due to the latest job cuts announced today, the MLA for East Antrim has called on the Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland immediately to address what is now a national economic blow.
Stewart Dickson MLA said: "This is shocking news that will devastate many workers and their families. Many more will also be affected by the fall out, as job losses to this extent will have a knock-on effect on secondary companies and groups in the area.
"Following the job cuts announced in July I held a meeting with the management of FG Wilson and was not satisfied with answers given regarding the company's future. I left that meeting with an uneasy feeling, which unfortunately has turned into a reality today.
"The landscape of Larne and Monkstown will be drastically altered forever, making this a national economic disaster. I am calling for the Prime Minister to meet with the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister immediately to ensure the correct support system is in place for all affected."
(CD/GK)
