British Steel recruit 100 new trainees
The majority of the degree and apprenticeship roles will be based in Scunthorpe.
North Lincolnshire's steel industry has been given a boost as British Steel today announces it's taking on 100 new trainees.
The majority - around 90 - of the new apprenticeship and degree placements will be based at the company's Scunthorpe plant and the rest in Teeside.
The young recruits will join this summer in a variety of roles - which it's hoped will lead to full-time jobs at the firm in the future.
It takes the number of people taken on by British Steel since it took over from Tata Steel in June to nearly 200.
British Steel Human Resources Director Paul Martin said:
“We are extremely proud to be recruiting so many young people to our business - they are the new generation of steelworkers.
“The steel industry has always been committed to recruiting young people and we are delighted to be maintaining that tradition. That process of renewal is vital to ensure the future of the industry and that we have new, highly-skilled people coming through the business. The recruitment process was therefore extremely thorough with only the highest calibre candidates offered a place.
“We already employ 4,800 people across the company, all of whom are dedicated to building a sustainable future for British Steel and our customers. The 100-plus young trainees who will be joining us this summer showed a great desire to follow in their footsteps and I am sure they will give us even more impetus.”
Paul McBean, Scunthorpe Site Multi-Union Chairman, welcomed the news:
“We can see an extremely bright future for British Steel and I am sure our new colleagues will play a major role in this.”