80 new employees at Scunthorpe steelworks

The news by British Steel comes a month after the launch of the new business under Greybull Capital.

Published 7th Jul 2016

British Steel have announced they're taking on 80 new workers at its site in Scunthorpe.

It comes a month after the launch of the new business under Greybull Capital - it's given permanent contracts to agency workers.

Unions have been in talks with the company about vacancies at the plant and training for workers in the future.

Paul Martin, British Steel's Human Resources Director, said:

"We are delighted to announce that around 80 agency workers are now becoming permanent employees with British Steel at our site in Scunthorpe.

"These are vital roles within our business and the appointments will only serve to further strengthen the highly-skilled workforce we have.

"British Steel is renowned for the quality of the products we make and the top class services that we deliver to our customers. This is all down to the talent and skills of our employees and the pride they have in our business.

"This is an extremely exciting time for us and we welcome all the new employees to the British Steel family. I am sure they will continue to make a major contribution and ensure British Steel goes from strength to strength."