He added: "We have suspended the industrial action ballot and hope the next few weeks will bring a satisfactory result, but we always have the option to re-ballot."
The Halewood plant makes gearboxes for a range of vehicles, including Ford Transits and Fiestas.
Staff staged an unofficial walkout last month in protest at the company’s plans.
No-one from the company was available for comment.
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