Data centre equipment manufacturer announces 200-job expansion across Ireland

Vertiv, an engineering company manufacturing equipment for data centres, has announced plans to create at least 200 jobs as part of a major expansion across the north west of Ireland over the next six months.

BBC reported that the roles will be based at facilities in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and Letterkenny and Burnfoot, County Donegal, in the Republic of Ireland. The company said the expansion would help meet growing global demand, particularly in artificial intelligence technologies.

Emmett Toland, delivery execution director at Vertiv, said there was "an immediate need" for 200 people. He added that the number could increase to several hundred later this year, with six out of 10 roles probably based in Derry and the remainder in Donegal.

Toland said: "We are offering both full-time and part-time roles, primarily it will be full-time, but it will be both, but we want to be able to reach out to as many people as possible."

He added that the investment shows confidence in local people, noting that the company recognises the skills and workforce available in the region. Toland, who has been with the organisation for 10 years, said it has experienced nothing but growth during that period.

The jobs will span manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance and support functions across Vertiv's three manufacturing facilities in the region: Campsie in Derry, and Burnfoot and Letterkenny in County Donegal. The majority of roles will be for electricians, panel wirers, mechanical fitters and general operators.

Paul Ryan, president of Vertiv in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: "This expansion represents a major vote of confidence in the skilled workforce and business environment of the North West region."

View complete details on the role specifications and application process for the Vertiv expansion.