Belfast Live reports Ballymoney-based mechanical, electrical, facilities management and build contractor Dowds Group has already begun recruitment for the roles, which will include a number of managerial posts, as well as operatives and engineers.

Regional development agency Invest NI has offered Dowds Group an employment grant of £442k to support the 68 jobs.

The company is also creating 40 new apprenticeship posts.

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