Region part of firm's plans for 3,000 new jobs

ENGINEERING and technology firm Amentum has announced plans to create 3,000 jobs over the next four years, including at its sites in the North East.

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The US firm, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, says the growth will come from its work in the nuclear power and defence sectors. It follows news it secured positions on a key Government waste management framework including handling of nuclear waste.

Amentum said it intends to recruit to its Newcastle and Stockton sites, where it already employs 300 people.