Charleville engineering company BCD announced today the creation of 40 new jobs resulting from a new multi million euro vaccine plant project in the Asian market. The jobs will be a mix of engineering and trades roles in the company’s design and manufacturing divisions.

The announcement comes after recent pharmaceutical and biotechnology project wins in the Irish, UK and Belgium markets. The north Cork company celebrated 30 years in business this year and currently employs 190 staff.

Speaking at the announcement of the new jobs, CEO of BCD, Sean McGowan said the roles will be a mix of high value engineering positions working in the company’s process design areas. A number of skilled crafts roles will also be created including the recruitment of a number of apprentices across a variety of trades. He outlined the announcement is ‘a great boost for the company and the north Cork area, bringing their head count to 230 employees.

Despite the good news the CEO highlighted how the scarcity of available engineers in Ireland may force the company to look overseas to fill a number of the roles.

This announcement will safeguard local employment with a further direct impact on local businesses and suppliers. BCD confirmed that the company will commence recruitment immediately to fill the roles announced on Tuesday.