Western Isles MSP welcomes lighthouse caledonia jobs

“63 positions”

Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed news that Lighthouse Caledonia has started advertising today for 63 additional staff as part of the re-opening of the fish processing plant in Marybank, Isle of Lewis.

Alasdair Allan commented:

“I met with representatives of Lighthouse Caledonia this week and was delighted to hear that, as part of the re-opening of the Marybank plant, another 63 positions in the processing, hygiene and harvesting teams will be advertised as of today.

“Local economy”

“This is part of a phased recruitment programme, with a number of positions already being interviewed for, and more positions being advertised in the coming weeks.

“Fish farming is one of the most important sectors for the Western Isles economy. The closure of the Lighthouse Caledonia factory in 2008 was a major blow for the Western Isles. These new jobs are something which everyone can welcome, as a positive sign for future further development. New jobs are always a welcome boost to any community, but this many coming to the Western Isles is a huge and significant boost to the local economy.”

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