Offshore Wind Jobs Wales: Port of Mostyn to Back 300 Jobs
Offshore wind jobs Wales: a £14.7m upgrade at the Port of Mostyn in Flintshire is expected to support 300 jobs as old industrial buildings are brought back.
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- Work has begun on a £14.7 million project to reuse the Marsh Row industrial site at the Port of Mostyn in Flintshire.
- The scheme is expected to support 300 full-time equivalent jobs: 213 direct and 87 indirect.
- The North Wales Growth Deal is putting in £4 million; the port is funding the rest.
- Refurbished buildings are aimed at offshore wind and renewable energy supply-chain firms.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Port of Mostyn and Ambition North Wales |
| Official source | Deeside.com – 300 jobs expected as work begins on Port of Mostyn industrial site ✓ deeside.com |
A £14.7 million project at the Port of Mostyn in Flintshire is expected to support 300 jobs as an old industrial site is brought back into use for the offshore wind industry. Site clearance at Marsh Row is finished, and the next steps are reconnecting services and refurbishing buildings for new business tenants. Ambition North Wales, which runs the North Wales Growth Deal, says the jobs will be split between 213 direct and 87 indirect full-time equivalent posts.
What is happening at the Port of Mostyn?
The port, on the Dee Estuary in North Wales, already plays a big part in offshore wind. Three wind farm operations and maintenance bases work from there, employing about 250 people.
This new scheme turns disused land and buildings next to the port into space for firms in the renewable energy supply chain. It will also let the port handle bigger offshore wind parts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Marsh Row industrial site upgrade |
| Total cost | £14.7 million |
| Growth Deal funding | £4 million (rest from the port) |
| Jobs supported | 300 FTE (213 direct, 87 indirect) |
| Buildings | 172,000 sq ft refurbished by 2030 |
| Employment land | 45 acres back in use by 2032 |
| Location | Mostyn, Flintshire, North Wales |
Why does offshore wind matter here?
New wind farms are being planned off the North Wales coast. The Awel y Môr project recently won a UK Government contract and could see up to 50 turbines built about 10km offshore. Ports close to these sites need space for storage, assembly and maintenance crews, and Mostyn is positioning itself to win that work.
The upgrade is a separate project from the port's planned 350-metre quay, which got approval in February 2025.
Which roles are likely to open?
No job adverts have been published yet. Firms that set up in port-side renewable energy parks usually hire:
- marine and mechanical technicians
- wind turbine service and maintenance staff
- crane operators, riggers and logistics workers
- electrical engineers and fabricators
- warehouse, health and safety and admin staff
These are typical examples for this kind of site, not confirmed vacancies.
How do I find these jobs?
There is no single application page yet, because jobs will come from the businesses that lease the refurbished buildings. Keep an eye on the Port of Mostyn's announcements, wind farm operators working from the port, and local job listings in Flintshire and Deeside. Training in wind turbine safety (such as GWO courses) can help you get ready.
What it means for job seekers
- North Wales is building a cluster of offshore wind jobs, with more turbines planned off the coast.
- Jobs will arrive in phases up to 2030 and beyond, so there is time to train.
- Engineering apprenticeships at local colleges are a good way into the sector.
- Supply-chain firms often need welders, electricians and drivers, not only wind specialists.
Scotland is seeing similar growth; read about 400 offshore wind jobs at Berwick Bank.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the Port of Mostyn project create?
Ambition North Wales expects it to support 300 full-time equivalent jobs, made up of 213 direct and 87 indirect jobs.
Where is the Port of Mostyn?
It is on the Dee Estuary in Flintshire, North Wales, close to Holywell and the Deeside area.
What kind of jobs will there be?
Mainly jobs with businesses in the renewable energy supply chain, such as offshore wind component handling, engineering and logistics.
When will the new jobs arrive?
The plan is to refurbish 172,000 sq ft of buildings by 2030, so jobs should come in stages as tenants move in.
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