British Steel has onboarded 56 new apprentices this month, marking the first intake in three years for the UK’s only primary steelmaker.
Thirty of the apprentices have joined the company’s Scunthorpe headquarters in electrical, mechanical, and fabrication and welding roles. Fourteen others will train at British Steel’s operations in Teesside and Skinningrove, with an additional 12 Technical and Functional apprentices set to start soon.
Training at Scunthorpe is delivered through a partnership with CATCH, combining on-site instruction with sessions at CATCH’s Stallingborough facility. Apprentices in Teesside and Skinningrove will study at Middlesbrough College while gaining practical experience at the company’s northern mills.
All apprentices will work towards a National Apprenticeship qualification while receiving a competitive salary. The intake reflects British Steel’s ongoing commitment to developing skilled engineers, technical specialists, and functional experts to support its operations and future growth.
The new programme aims to strengthen talent pipelines and ensure continuity in key operational roles across British Steel’s sites.
