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opened a base in the city in May to meet the demand for installation, inspection and maintenance services for the offshore wind industry in the UK and Europe. Since inception in 2007, 3sun Group
has grown rapidly to now employ over 280 people across the group, and has earned a global reputation for resolving some of the key energy engineering challenges facing the energy sector. “We wanted to support local energy
firms such as Siemens who have recently invested in the region as part of their commitments following a number of the up and coming offshore wind contracts off the UK coast.” said Gary Horner, Renewables Operations Co-Coordinator at 3sun Group.
“Our site in Hull allows us to continue to advance our strategic growth plans in the UK. We’re looking forward to an exciting new chapter, strengthening our position as experts in the offshore wind industry. By providing a local base, we are ensuring that we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations and meet the demand for services in the region.” 3sun Group began recruitment in July, with the aim to provide positions for 50 local people. The Group will provide specialist training to the new employees at their Hull base through in-house training provider 3sun Academy. Gary added: “We are committed to employing and developing a local workforce and our core electrical/ mechanical technician roles will require the expertise of those who live in close proximity to Hull.”
COMPANY PROFILE 2 – TRG WIND LTD
3sun Group is not the only business serving the energy sector that has chosen to lay down roots in Hull. In June, wind turbine support company TRG Wind Ltd chose the city as a base for its European offshore operations. TRG Wind provides wind turbine technicians and supervisory services to wind turbine manufacturers and operators. From a handful of people based in Bromley, the business expanded to build a team of nearly 60, two of whom have set up the Hull operation. Further recruitment is planned as TRG Wind expands its services and builds on a customer base of four major manufacturers in 18 countries.
“The availability of experienced people, plus the close links to the continent, were key to the decision to move to Hull, where the investment by some of the biggest names in the industry will support our ambitious growth plans.” said Jimmy Overton, Field Operations Director at TRG Wind, who is leading the business in Hull. “We launched the business in 2014 and
our turnover was just under £1.5million last year. Even if we don’t get any more orders, we expect to be up to about £4million this year. Most of the work is onshore but the move to Hull will change that and the split is expected to be half and half very soon. We are also looking to do more work with pre-assembly of components and we want to develop the industry here with local people in mind.
FURTHER RECRUITMENT
IS PLANNED AS TRG WIND EXPANDS ITS SERVICES
“Hull’s port facilities were a big factor in our decision to set up a base in the city, as was the presence of the growing renewables sector. Added to that, a lot of people there have worked offshore, which makes it less of a stretch for them to work in our business.”
TRG Wind has already added three technical staff to its team since opening an office in Hull.
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