Eight out of 10 offshore wind companies plan to expand workforce

James Murray
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Survey of leading supply chain companies reveals growing confidence in UK offshore wind sector

Companies working in the UK offshore wind industry are feeling increasingly confident going into 2025, with 80 per cent of firms planning to expand their workforce over the next one to three years...

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