More than 800 new jobs to be created in Peterlee over the next three years

More than 800 new jobs could be created in Peterlee over the next three years, with 600 of them this year alone, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to reveal.

Multiple businesses in the area have all recently outlined their intention to expand, bringing a much-needed jobs boost.

Bristol Laboratories is set to take on about 300 employees as it continues to grow out of its base at Whitehouse Business Park, while manufacturer AMA Group has also confirmed plans to recruit between eight to 12 employees every month over the next year.

Automotive manufacturer TRW is undergoing a period of significant growth and expects its workforce to rise from 700 to 1,000 by the end of 2017, while Albany Assistance continues to expand and recently took on 65 employees in its call centre with further recruitment planned.

Business Durham’s business development area manager Joanne Urquhart-Arnold said: "There’s a real positive vibe among the business community which is reflected in the recent announcements from a number of employers who are expanding and creating jobs".

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