French call centre operator Teleperformance is set to open a new site at Gateshead Quays, which will house 300 new staff fulfilling the firm’s technical and customer service operations for an as yet unnamed multinational firm.

The company, which already employs almost 9000 UK-based staff, provides outsourced services to several major brands including HP and Procter & Gamble within the North-East.

Recruitment is underway, with a view to beginning operations in the summer.

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