NEWRY-based drainage maintenance specialists Blockbusters Environmental Services has won a major new contract in London as the direct result of bringing in six new staff in an Invest NI-backed recruitment drive.
The company, which currently employs 18 staff, will be providing its specialist drainage and environmental services to an award-winning UK construction and fit-out contractor for its London-based construction projects.
Blockbusters co-owner Antoin Smyth said: “Hiring six additional staff increased our capacity to take on more work. We've been able to invest more time and energy into building relationships and following up leads among water and utilities companies in Great Britain. Without this additional workforce we would not have been able to secure this new business.
“Working in partnership with Invest NI enabled us to explore opportunities in London and make valuable contacts which helped us win this new business
“The advice and guidance we are receiving, as well as financial support, is hugely important, helping us build our profile and maximise the opportunities identified in our target market.”
Blockbusters Environmental specialises in drainage maintenance, civil works, oil contamination and no-dig pipe rehabilitation technology.
It provides a range of services to both private and commercial customers including CCTV drain surveys, septic tank and sewer cleaning, drain unblocking and repairs, and grease trap cleaning.
Mark Bleakney, Invest NI’s southern regional manager added: “It's been a good year for Blockbusters Environmental Services. Its business development strategy is delivering results and the company is well positioned to build on this success and grow its customer base in Great Britain.”
Invest NI has offered Blockbusters Environmental Services more than £30,000 in the last three years towards job creation and market development activities.
