British Steel has declared an expansion of its workforce with the creation of more than 180 new jobs, a promising indication of growth for the UK steel industry. A considerable proportion of these positions will be established in Scunthorpe, while additional jobs will be available at the Teesside and Skinningrove factories. This hiring initiative follows closely in the wake of the renewed employment of 2,700 workers, achievable owing to the UK government’s acquisition of the firm from its former Chinese proprietor, Jingye.
Interim Chief Executive of British Steel, Allan Bell, expressed the value of these fresh roles in safeguarding the enterprise’s longevity and in contributing to nationwide economic progress. Bell highlighted the company’s ambition, stating, ‘With the backing of the government, our aim is to position British Steel as a worldwide authority in steel manufacturing. This influx of recruitment is crucial to satisfying customer needs and to drive our forward momentum.’
An employment fair for interested candidates is due to take place on 17 May at the Scunthorpe Conference Centre. This recruitment endeavour has arisen in response to the government’s prevention of the closure of two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe. These furnaces are integral to the production of ‘virgin’ steel; a material indispensable for crucial construction works.
This report is an adaptation of the original article found on www.bbc.com by The Lincoln Post.
