Workz to create up to 90 jobs in its Arklow office

ARKLOW has received a welcome jobs boost with the announcement of up to 90 new jobs for the town.

Dubai-based Workz Group is set to open a tech support centre in Avoca River House in the coming months to provide support to the company’s clients in Europe and the US.

Between 60 and 90 new jobs, primarily engineering roles, will be created in Arklow as the mobile technology firm expands its European operations.

A spokesperson for Workz said they anticipated between 60 and 90 people would be employed at their Arklow site in the short to medium term. The office is expected to open in the coming months.

‘This is the next phase as we expand our operations in Europe and the US. Arklow will offer technical support to our clients,’ the spokesperson said. ‘We’re very excited and the future is bright.’

Founded in Dubai, Workz Group specialises in the area of data security with clients including Vodafone and Orange. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile top-up cards and a top ten SIM card producer, according to the Nilson Report. It also provides services in the area of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices.

The company opened its European headquarters in Dublin in April of last year after being acquired by Irish owners.

Councillor Pat Fitzgerald welcomed the announcement.

‘As Cathaoirleach of Arklow Municipal District, I am delighted to hear that Workz is opening a new office in Arklow and will bring substantial employment to the area over the coming period. I had a meeting with the company last week and they are excited to open in Arklow. As a councillor, I am delighted to hear of an announcement that they will provide employment in Arklow.

‘I think this will be the first of many good news stories in the coming months for Arklow. With work on the data centre due to start later this year, many jobs will be provided during construction and permanent jobs when it is open.’