Celebration as major employer in Northern Ireland launches recruitment drive on its 30th anniversary

A fabulous family fun day and news of a recruitment drive have marked the anniversary celebrations of a major employer based in Northern Ireland.
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Published 7th Sep 2023, 07:00 BST
Ryobi marks milestone in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.Ryobi marks milestone in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.
Ryobi marks milestone in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.

Plans for the 30th anniversary celebrations for Ryobi, based in Carrickfergus, were delayed due to Covid restrictions. But now the aluminium castings firm, which provides innovative parts for the automotive industry and which services its entire European customer base from Northern Ireland, has marked the milestone of its Carrickfergus base.

The fun day, celebrated with workers and their families, was the chance for the firm to thank them for all their hard work over the decades. Ryobi is also committed to the Carrickfergus community, and it and its workforce have helped fundraise many thousands of pounds over the years. Some of the charities they have supported joined them at the fun day on September 2. Other notable guests included senior management from Japan, while entertainment was provided by local dance and drama groups, and other local firms helped support the day.

In 2023 they picked three charities; the refitted a vehicle for St John’s Ambulance Service, raised money for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice through a golf tournament and support the youth outreach programme Carrick Connect. This charity is backed by Prince William and Princess Catherine.

The firm has raised tens of thousands of pounds for good causes. Picture – supplied.The firm has raised tens of thousands of pounds for good causes. Picture – supplied.
The firm has raised tens of thousands of pounds for good causes. Picture – supplied.

Saying thank you

Managing director Marco Emig said: “We have been proud to be part of the community in Carrickfergus for 33 years, and to have played our part in supporting our employees, their families and local good causes. We plan to continue to do so for many years to come.

“We are very proud of our record here, and look forward to recruiting and training the next generation of workers to work alongside our already strong team and to help us to develop and manufacture the next generation of products. We’ve recently being awarded with our first product for the EV market, the next milestone for our company, so it is an excellent time to join our organisation.”

Looking to the future

Family fun day for Ryobi milestone anniversary in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.Family fun day for Ryobi milestone anniversary in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.
Family fun day for Ryobi milestone anniversary in Northern Ireland. Picture – supplied.

Ryobi is always looking to strengthen and expand its workforce and created around 100 job opportunities in the past 12 months, and aims to take on more apprentices, graduates and skilled staff in the future, as it continues to deliver quality products for its customers.

New recruits taken on in 2023 and 2024 will have a competitive salary, a health cash plan, generous pension scheme, life assurance, holidays and employee assistance programme. There’s also free parking, the option to get a bike through the ride to work scheme, vouchers to help with childcare costs and long service milestone awards.

To find out more about apprenticeships or graduate opportunities, visit www.ryobi.co.uk

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