British Steel has launched a recruitment drive for more than 180 new roles less than a month after the UK government intervened to save the company and protect 2,700 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant.
The move follows a dramatic state rescue in which ministers stepped in after Chinese owner Jingye Group declined to fund a £500 million bailout, prompting an emergency sitting of Parliament and the passage of legislation to bring the steelmaker under temporary state oversight.
With the company’s future now stabilised, British Steel has announced a new jobs fair in Scunthorpe to fill 165 roles at its flagship site, and a further 17 vacancies at its Teesside and Skinningrove facilities in North Yorkshire.
“With the backing of the UK government, we are focused on cementing British Steel as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of steel,” said Allan Bell, the senior director appointed as interim chief executive by ministers.
“These are exciting opportunities across our business, offering rewarding careers which will play important roles in building stronger futures for our business and the UK economy.”
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