125 new power jobs for graduates - graduate jobs

Graduates could be powering their way to employment after electricity firm Alstom said it plans to create 125 new jobs.

This comes after the company, which has a centre in Stafford, was awarded a £200 million contract by Swedish utility firm Svenska Kraftnat.

The Swedish firm wants Alstom to design and manufacture high voltage electricity equipment, meaning dozens of skilled workers are required to help with the scheme, due for completion at the end of 2014.

Kevin Marriott, commercial vice president, said: "This is another great local engineering story for Alstom in Staffordshire and is part of Alstom's strategic development as a world leader in this highly advanced technology. It all comes down to the engineering skills we have in Stafford through our highly skilled and competent local workforce.

"This contract award will create new jobs and secure existing ones for the future. The project reinforces the importance of our graduate and technician apprenticeships and ongoing training programmes that we are proud to provide in Stafford."