1,200 new jobs will be created across the country by Corrib Oil – who announced plans to more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 by 2030.

The announcement comes just weeks after Corrib Oil - one of Ireland’s leading service station and energy providers - announced a franchise partnership with quick-service restaurant brand, Wendy’s.

Corrib’s expansion programme blends new site developments with strategic acquisitions, aiming to deliver at least four new service stations this year.

The first of these stores, located on Model Farm Road in Cork, is set to open this month, creating 30 new jobs.

Recruitment for this Cork store is already underway with a number of roles still available.

A man puts petrol into his car in April 2012. Picture by: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

Corrib Oil, founded in 1987, currently employs 1,150 people and has 38 service station stores across 17 counties.

The Wendy’s partnership will bring 10 new quick-service restaurants to Ireland over the next two years - adding to Corrib’s retail and dining offerings.

These sites will be a blend of standalone Wendy’s restaurants as well as new Wendy’s offerings at existing Corrib service station locations.

The business has recently invested in a new online ordering platform to provide another channel for customers to order domestic home heating oil and gas.

This investment enables customers to order online whenever they want, ensuring that they never run out of oil.

Wendy's fast food hamburger restaurant in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Image: Alamy

Announcing its retail expansion programme, Corrib Oil Chief Executive Officer Eugene Dalton said it reflects the company’s growth strategy across all three divisions of its business.

“We are excited to unveil this significant step in our ambitious expansion programme,” he said.

“We have been growing our retail footprint over recent years, reflecting our firm focus on meeting the fuel, retail and service station needs of communities.

“This expansion programme fast-tracks that growth further.

“We are experiencing dynamic growth across multiple areas, including our new partnership with Wendy’s, significant progress in our energy division, and this ambition is reflected in our target of doubling our retail footprint in the coming years.”

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Mr Dalton said the Corrib Oil expansion opens up a “wide array of career opportunities” for both current team members and people looking to be part of “a dynamic, fast-growing, community-based business”.

“We care about the communities we serve, live and operate in,” he said.

“Through creating and supporting local jobs, we contribute to regional social and economic development, and we continue to invest in the communities where we are embedded through our sponsorship and charity initiatives.

“As we scale up, we are looking to recruit talented, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and developing their career with us.

“We are recruiting for a variety of roles, ranging from store management and retail positions to opportunities in operations, supply chain, logistics and head office support functions.”

Mr Dalton has encouraged people to explore career opportunities with Corrib Oil, saying they want to hear from people whether they are “just starting their career journey” or “seeking to develop their skills in a new area”.

A man filling his car up with fuel at a petrol station in February 2022. Picture by: Graham Hunt / Alamy Stock Photo