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Osbit creates jobs driven by global demand for offshore wind farms

The engineering group has enlisted 26 new recruits to work on its offshore wind projects

Some of Osbit鈥檚 new starters with joint managing director Brendon Hayward. L-R: Scott Murray, Leanne Bell, Jack Fenny, Brendon Hayward, Joshua Birks, Emily Carter, Chris Fleming(Image: Osbit)

Northumberland engineering company has created 26 new jobs on the back of global demand for offshore wind farms.

The Riding Mill company, which develops large-scale equipment used to construct offshore wind farms, has recruited 26 new employees across the business to support its offshore wind projects. The newcomers include 11 Osbit engineers, other support staff, and eight student placements, with more to be confirmed.

The company said its surge in recruitment is vital to meet the growing needs of its projects, which are being driven by the global acceleration in constructing offshore wind farms. Many of the new starters have already started working at the firm’s head office since the start of the year, supporting the delivery of technology to enable offshore wind turbine foundation installation and the lifting and handling of large-scale structures. The other news appointees are set to join over the next few months.

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The appointments form part of Osbit’s ongoing recruitment strategy and the business is still actively looking to recruit more engineers. The company’s expansion, which also includes setting up and operating US and Netherlands entities, plays an integral part in the wider Venterra Group vision, in line with recruitment ambitions of its fellow member companies.

Osbit joint managing director Brendon Hayward said: “We’re delighted to welcome so many promising individuals into Osbit’s workforce as we continue to strive towards ours and Venterra Group’s ambitious growth strategy.

“We offer an unparalleled opportunity to make a difference in the world of offshore engineering and renewables, and I hope that our new employees will enjoy a remarkable journey of growth and achievement within the business. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re continuing our search for exceptional engineering talent.”

One of the company’s new arrivals, Osbit engineer Scott Murray, added: “My first few weeks with Osbit have been great; from day one I was given a specific part of a project to work on and I’ve enjoyed taking on that responsibility. The personal freedom and ownership you’re given when working within a project team is fantastic.”