Grant Engineering to create 50 jobs with new innovation centre
Irish manufacturing firm Grant Engineering is to create 50 full and part-time jobs at its facility in Birr, Co Offaly as part of a €7m expansion. The new positions will include operative and engineering roles, which are supported by Enterprise Ireland.
The expansion includes a new innovation centre, a customer services unit and a training school. Building works is set to commence in the coming months with completion of the investment programme over the next two years, according to the firm.
Commenting on the announcement, Grant Engineering Founder Stephen Grant said :
“Over the past recent years we have continued to grow our business and this investment will allow us to continue to increase capacity and expand into new markets and to develop new products. It also reinforces our commitment to innovation, the local community and the local economy.”
Grant Engineering, which is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of domestic oil-fired boilers in the country, employs over 320 people in Ireland and 70 in the UK during peak season.
