Around 65 new jobs are to be created in Ayrshire as part of a major announcement from communications giant Openreach.
The new jobs are part of a recruitment drive across Scotland, Ayrshire Live can reveal.
According to the firm, they hope to recruit as many as 500 new staff.
It’s understood that 390 of the new jobs will centre around apprenticeships.
New recruits will be based across Scotland — including around 65 posts each in Fife and across Ayrshire, 55 each in Edinburgh and Glasgow, 40 each for Angus and Dundee and Highlands and Islands; and 30 each for Stirling and Scottish Borders.
And the aim is to work to build and connect customers to the company’s ultrafast, full fibre broadband network.
The mammoth build is on track to reach 25 million UK homes and businesses by December 2026.
So far they have already reached more than half a million properties in Scotland.
The hiring spree, which is part of a UK recruitment drive for 4,000 new staff, is one of the largest in Openreach’s history.
Clive Selley, CEO, Openreach, said: “These new recruits will play a crucial role as we continue to improve services for our customers and build the biggest and best broadband network in Scotland.”
Scottish Government Employment Minister Richard Lochhead said: “These additional 500 high quality jobs being created by Openreach will increase opportunities across Scotland.
“Apprenticeships are a key way for all employers to continue to invest in their workforce.”
The new roles offer a very competitive starting salary and long-term career prospects, but candidates don’t need any formal qualifications to apply.
All you need is a driving licence, a "strong work ethic", "great customer service skills" and an "enthusiasm to work outdoors."
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