Published Date:
19 November 2008
INDIAN owned telecommunications company Firstsource is to recruit 160 new employees at its Derry call centre.
Firstsource already employs around 600 people in the city. It's hoped the new positions will be recruited by the end of January.
The company employs around 9000 people in India, Britain and Northern Ireland, the US and Argentina, outsourcing services for banking, retail and media clients.
Sean Harnett, general manager of the Derry operation, said the additional vacancies will be advertised this week.
"We need customer service and the ability to talk and obviously people in Derry can do that," he said.
Foyle MP Mark Durkan said the announcement was "a much-needed boost" for the local economy.
The SDLP leader said the new jobs reaffirmed the company's confidence in the city.
"The decision by First Source to expand their Derry operation both reflects and demonstrates the widespread skills and expertise available in the Northwest for new and innovative companies. It shows the strength of the local outsourcing market."
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Last Updated:
19 November 2008 12:42 PM
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