https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html Tracking new jobs, hiring and investment announcements across Wales — and the skills employers are looking for. en-gb Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:17:55 +0000 Reskill Wales Jobs & Investment Watch generator https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#wales-investment-surge-h1-2026 https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#wales-investment-surge-h1-2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Technology & Advanced Manufacturing Wales recorded the strongest regional investment growth in the UK during the first half of 2026, with total investment reaching £159.3m — up more than 530% on the previous half-year. The figures include an £81m funding round for Cardiff semiconductor supplier IQE, part of a wider surge in digital and advanced manufacturing investment. Location: Wales. Status: H1 2026 investment figures. Investment: £159.3m. How Reskill Wales can help: Growth in semiconductors, digital and advanced manufacturing means rising demand for cloud, AI and cyber skills — exactly what our Azure Cloud, Generative AI and Cyber Security masterclasses cover. Source: Business News Wales (Barclays Regional Investment Map) (https://businessnewswales.com/wales-emerges-as-uks-fastest-growing-region-for-investment/) https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#jayplas-swansea-blaenau-gwent-2026 https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#jayplas-swansea-blaenau-gwent-2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Green Economy & Manufacturing Plastics reprocessing firm Jayplas is creating 100 new jobs across sites in Swansea and Blaenau Gwent, backed by earlier Welsh Government support, as part of Wales' circular economy and green manufacturing push. Location: Gorseinon, Swansea & Tafarnaubach, Blaenau Gwent. Status: Expansion under way. How Reskill Wales can help: Green manufacturing and process roles are a strong fit for our Additive Manufacturing & CAD and Power Platform masterclasses, both funded for redundant or career-changing workers. Source: Business News Wales (https://businessnewswales.com/plastics-firm-expansion-set-to-bring-100-new-jobs-and-major-carbon-reduction-boost/) https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#wales-fdi-2025-26 https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#wales-fdi-2025-26 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Cross-sector / Inward Investment Wales attracted 75 foreign direct investment projects in 2025-26, the biggest annual increase since 2020-21, creating more than 1,500 new jobs and protecting thousands more, according to UK Government figures. Location: Wales. Status: 2025-26 annual figures. How Reskill Wales can help: Inward investors consistently cite skills availability as a deciding factor — every learner we train through ReAct+ funded masterclasses adds to that pipeline for Wales. Source: GOV.UK (Department for Business and Trade) (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/waless-foreign-investment-win-boosts-economy-and-jobs-market) https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#norgine-hengoed-2026 https://reskillwales.co.uk/jobs-watch.html#norgine-hengoed-2026 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Life Sciences & Pharma Pharmaceutical manufacturer Norgine is investing £23m to expand warehousing and production at its Hengoed site, creating more than 40 new roles. The expansion was unlocked by the UK Government's Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund and announced by the Secretary of State for Wales. Location: Hengoed, Caerphilly. Status: Announced, expansion under way. Investment: £23m. How Reskill Wales can help: Manufacturing, quality and warehousing roles like these increasingly need digital and data skills — our Data Analytics for Business and Power BI masterclasses are ReAct+ funded for eligible candidates. Source: Business News Wales (https://businessnewswales.com/23m-investment-set-to-create-more-than-40-jobs-in-wales-life-sciences-sector/)