Openreach are expanding their Moray operation with 15 new roles in the area
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NEW broadband jobs are coming to Moray.
Internet infrastructure company Openreach will create 15 new Moray jobs in 2022.
The move comes as part of a major workforce expansion, with 500 new hirings in Scotland and 4000 across the UK.
Moray's new roles are mostly apprentice positions with a £21,845 starting salary and trainees will help expand Openreach's fibre network.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said: “Accessing fast and reliable broadband has never been so important.
"Building on the early success of our Young Person’s Guarantee and our ongoing significant investment in education, employability and skills, these additional 500 high quality jobs being created by Openreach will increase opportunities across Scotland.
“Apprenticeships are a key way for all employers to continue to invest in their workforce, providing core skills the economy needs now and in the future.
"This is central to the Scottish Government’s immediate priority to lead the country through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic into a recovery that protects and creates jobs and backs our young people.”
Candidates do not need any qualifications to apply. The only requirements are a driving license, a strong work ethic, great customer service skills and a love for working outdoors.
The company will provide all equipment and training.
Clive Selley, Openreach CEO said: “Openreach is a people business first and foremost, so I’m proud that we’re continuing to invest heavily in our people, having hired and trained more than 8,000 new engineers over the last two years, over 800 of them across Scotland.
“We’re rightly recognised as one of the best big companies to work for, and we’re determined to stay that way, so we’ve been building state of the art training schools where we can teach people the skills and techniques they need for long, exciting and rewarding careers in engineering.
“We want to reflect the communities we serve and give opportunities to people from all backgrounds, so I’m encouraged that we’ve recruited more women and minority groups this year compared to last year, but we’ve got much more to do in an industry that hasn’t been very diverse historically.
“These new recruits will play a crucial role as we continue to improve services for our customers and build the biggest and best broadband network in Scotland.”
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, said: “I firmly believe in the importance of supporting women in STEM and am delighted to see Openreach doubling the number of women in trainee engineering roles last year.
“Investing in creating thousands of new jobs and apprenticeships will also boost our mission to level-up communities, support economic growth and give more people across the country the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their potential.
New Moray apprentices will have plenty to do, with the majority of properties in Buckie, Buckpool, Cullen, Dufftown, Elgin, Findhorn, Findochty, Fochabers, Forres, Hopeman, Keith, Kinloss, Lhanbryde, Lossiemouth and Rothes set to be hooked up by 2026.
