LOCAL manufacturer AME Systems is continuing to grow its workforce, with 29 Fijians commencing work this week.
Like many businesses in regional Victoria, AME has been unable to fill numerous positions at its Ararat site, forcing the company to look further afield.
Last year, the company recruited close to 100 people from Samoa to fill vacancies under the Pacific Labor Scheme.
Managing Director Nick Carthew said the inclusion of the Samoan workforce has been extremely positive.
He said 29 Fijians arrived in Ararat at the weekend and officially started work with the company on Thursday.
Fijian workers welcomed at AME
