250 new jobs have been announced at business outsourcing specialists Abtran in Co Cork.

The company, which is the largest indigenous business process outsourcer, is less than ten years old and already employs almost 600 people in Cork.

Abtran handles the outsourcing of business for a range of Irish and International clients.

Some of its customers include private companies and Government and semi-State organisations.

The new jobs are being advertised immediately and are for third-level graduates across a range of disciplines.

Statement by Minister Micheál Martin, TD

The further expansion of Abtran in Bishopstown in the wake of recent job announcements shows that Cork remains a major investment location despite the Global economic challenges, according to Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin.

“Today’s announcement during a visit by Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, follows confirmation that the ESB is investing in Nualight creating 60 jobs and the creation of 100 jobs by Big Fish Games in Mahon.”

“Abtran is a leader in customer service and is working with high profile companies in Ireland and Britain, its high standards have been well recognised.”

“The investments we have made in transport infrastructure and in training our local workforce have ensured both the City and the County can compete with any location in Ireland and Europe in attracting jobs.”

“The job creation agencies of the State are continuing to prioritise Cork and to sell our attractiveness for investment to companies throughout the world despite the downturn and have shown we can offer firms many advantages”, concluded Minister Martin.

The Cork region has finally received some good jobs news with the announcement that Abtran is set to create 100 new jobs. Abtran offers contact centre management and a variety of other outsourcing services. This announcement will add to the existing staff of 460.

Abtran has been in business for the last 10 years and provides businesses with outsourcing services to support sales, customer service, administration, and claims. The company has a client list which includes ESB, An Post, and HSE. Abtran also operates across Europe and has key partnerships in the UK, Italy and Germany.

This news follows some mixed jobs news in the region including 138 jobs lost at Hormann in Blackrock, 330 jobs lost at Motorola and 100 jobs created at Pfizer.

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Michael Fitzgerald, managing director of Abtran: “We expect to grow our business over the next 12 months. We’ve a strong client base and we’re growing from within, adding new processes to existing clients, as well as growing our customer base.”

The Cork firm Abtran has been in business for 10 years and currently employs over 460 staff.