100 new jobs in pipeline for energy consultancy
A rapidly-growing energy consultancy is looking to create positions for up to 100 new staff by the end of the year.
The Energy Service Centre (TESC), which was set up in May 2019, has enjoyed a productive year and despite the global pandemic.
Now, with light at the end of the tunnel for businesses in all sectors, TESC Managing
Director Craig Storey has unveiled plans to fill around 100 positions at his Seahambased headquarters.
Mr Storey said: “It has been a difficult year for many businesses in all sectors, but we have managed to perform extremely well thanks to the variety of products and services we can offer our clients.
“We have several avenues which are open to us which enable the customer to reduce their outgoings, and obviously over the last 12 months since the pandemic struck, we have all been looking at ways to save money.
“Now we appear to be coming towards a time where restrictions are gradually being lifted, we feel that as a business it is the right time to put our expansion plans in place and open our doors to new recruits.”
TESC operates in the business-to-business market, and offers clients services in energy, water, telecoms, waste management and merchant services.
Roles will be available in a variety of positions centred around sales, and while experience would be welcomed, Craig and his business partner Elaine Elliott are keen to offer opportunities for the younger generation to take their first step on the career ladder.
For more information about TESC and the career opportunities on offer, visit www.tesc.org.uk or call 0191 933 2940.
Luke O’Nien says he was well aware of Sunderland’s Wembley woes – and was delighted to finally win at the national stadium.
The Black Cats beat Tranmere 1-0 in the final of the Papa John’s Trophy after Lynden Gooch scored the only goal of the game in the second half.
Captain Max Power lifted the trophy, marking Sunderland’s first win at Wembley since 1973.
O’Nien said after the game: “That felt amazing. I was just saying to Maxy that when he lifted that trophy that meant a lot, not just for me but for everyone back home as well.
“I know we’ve gone on a bad run at Wembley and that’s for everyone back home as well. That felt good.”
Asked how aware he was of Sunderland’s record at Wembley, O’Nien replied: “Very aware, I was part of the last two which was really bad, but that’s just motivation over the last couple of years.
“We have a good group here and are in a good run of form. We’ll enjoy it tonight and then focus on returning back to the league.”
O’Nien, who was awarded Sky’s man of the match award, once again played at centreback and says he’s enjoying his new role.
“I’m loving it. I have great people around me helping me out all the time,” he added. ”You have lads throwing bodies on the line, blocking shots and Goochy’s goal was different class.”
O’Nien also hoped fans back home enjoyed the victory, and that this is the start of a new dawn following Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ takeover.
“I think the players and the fans feel we are going in a good direction so long may it continue. Now we have to focus on promotion,” said O’Nien.
Sunderland legend Micky Gray says he’s thrilled for the club’s supporters after Lee Johnson’s side lifted the Papa John’s Trophy at Wembley.
The Black Cats hadn’t won at the national stadium since 1973 but claimed a 1-0 victory over Tranmere courtesy of Lynden Gooch’s second-half finish.
“It’s brilliant and I can just imagine Sunderland supporters around the North East now allcelebrating,”saidGraywhile appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports.
“It’s such a long time for a lot of supporters. It’s probably thefirsttimethey’veseenthem winatWembley,itisformeand it’s a fantastic ocasion.
“I’m so pleased for Lee Johnson and his players, new ownership now and it’s time to move forward.
“Weneedtoquicklyputthis one to bed, enjoy it tonight, enjoy this evening but then it’s back to business climbing up that league.
“Full credit to Tranmere, a League Two side, they were first class today and full credit to them.“
Focus must now turn to Sunderland’sleaguecampaign, with the Black Cats two points off the automatic promotion places in League One.
“Momentum is definitely on their side,” added Gray. “Even when they don’t play fantastically well, I don’t think they were brilliant today, but they got over the line.
“They look as if they can keep clean sheets now and then you are looking for that one bit of magic which came from Aiden McGeady and Lynden Gooch today.
“I’m thrilled to pieces for everyone involved at the club. I spent a long time there, lived there until I was 28-years-old, 12-and-a-half years as a player and absolutely loved it.”