Twenty new jobs as communications company opens in Glasgow with HSBC funding

A new Glasgow telecommunications company, formed as part of the BT local business franchise network, opened its doors to customers in April after securing a £300,000 loan from HSBC.

The opening of Omnitel Communications, BT’s only direct business partner for Glasgow and the west of Scotland, has created more than 20 new jobs for the local economy, including B2B Account Managers, Business Development Managers and Administrative Support roles.

The company offers BT’s full suite of unified communications products including Data, Cloud and Mobile devices direct to the SME sector.

Business owners Tommy Nevin and Scott Gibson, who have worked together for over 20 years in various capacities, have now teamed up to open Omnitel Communications. Tommy and Scott have used the loan from HSBC UK to secure office space at the Glasgow Business Park in the East End, support the new hires and buy all the necessary equipment to begin trading.

Tommy Nevin, owner of Omnitel Communications, said: “HSBC UK’s genuine interest in our business made banking with them an easy decision - we wouldn’t have been able to open our doors without them. The loan has helped set us up for growth from the start and we’re already helping customers get better connected”.

Susan Rowand, head of business banking for HSBC UK in Scotland, said: “Tommy and Scott have great industry experience and know what it takes to be successful in their sector. We’re looking forward to watching Omnitel establish itself and serve the west of Scotland’s business community.”