Comcast’s pay television service Sky is readying job cuts that will affect around 600 technology positions, according to reports on Tuesday.
The job losses are part of a broader evaluation of more than 900 positions at Sky, which could involve further layoffs over time, Sky News reported. The job losses will primarily involve positions at Sky’s facilities in London, Livingston, west Lothian and Leeds.
The restructuring follows a period of workforce reductions across Sky’s UK business. Since 2023, the company has cut close to 3,000 positions, including engineers responsible for installing satellite dishes. Earlier this year, it shuttered three call centers, eliminating another 2,000 jobs. Sky currently employs more than 20,000 people across the country.
The latest cuts are tied to Sky’s decision to concentrate resources on established streaming products like Sky Glass and Sky Stream, as well as its full-fiber broadband Internet service. The company is also consolidating some technology operations across its international footprint.
A Sky spokesperson said the move is intended to streamline operations while keeping pace with customer expectations.
“Over the past few years, Sky has launched a set of market-leading products including Sky Glass, Sky Stream and our full fiber broadband service. These products are now firmly established and used by millions of customers, strengthening Sky’s reputation for innovation and great service,” the spokesperson said. “As we look ahead, we are shifting our approach to bring customers the next generation of experience by investing in digital-first service, unbeatable content, and even better performance from our products, powered by the best of global innovation.”
Sky executives said the reductions were not connected to cost-cutting measures or individual employee performance, and that affected workers will be given opportunities to take on positions at other parts of its business. Sky will also offer job placement services to those who want to find work outside the company.
