After years at its current Swindon headquarters, tech giant Intel has announced it is looking for a change of scenery. 

Staff at the tech corporation based on Pipers Way were told on Monday that the company had decided to leave its current headquarters after being a permanent fixture there for a very long time.

It is now looking for a new headquarters, although it has not currently identified one.

Intel has said this is a positive move for its employees and has reiterated its commitment to the town by confirming that its new base of operations would still be within the Swindon area. 

“Intel UK has taken the decision to relocate to new premises within the local Swindon area to continue our technology business operations for the future," a spokesperson said. 

"We are working with the local authorities in shaping the ongoing growth of the Swindon community and working towards our own company sustainability goals. 

"Here in the UK employees are benefiting from our hybrid working practices whilst the Swindon office remains key to collaboration and connection.

"We are developing our new site strategy and next steps, which include an important continued presence in the local Swindon area, including lab and office space.  

"As this process is in its initial stages, there are no changes to Swindon operations in the short term."

Intel first came to Swindon 54 years ago when it set up its European headquarters at the Pipers Way site. 

It employs over 1,000 members of staff.

It has regularly been involved in community events in and around the town. This year Intel is sponsoring one of the balloon Swindogs as part of the art trail fundraising money for Julia's House. 

Last year it sponsored a fashion fundraiser for a Swindon social enterprise helping young people.

In 2021 it renewed its sponsorship of the Swindon Town Football Club Community Foundation for another two years. 

In 2006 the firm ditched its Intel Inside tagline for the new phrase 'leap ahead' and underwent a major rebranding - its first in 37 years. 

It replaced the original Intel logo featuring a lowered e with one showing an oval swirl surrounding the company's name, which is still there now.