More than 200 people have applied for just 30 apprenticeship places at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site, as the company prepares to welcome its first new cohort in three years.
The roles include 24 engineering craft apprenticeships and six technical apprenticeships, forming part of a wider recruitment push that includes 180 additional permanent jobs across various departments.
Successful applicants will enter a three-year training programme that blends technical learning with hands-on experience, delivered in partnership with local training providers. The goal is to prepare them for long-term careers in the business.
The application window for the apprenticeships closes at 11.59 pm on Friday, 6 June 2025.
This wave of interest in British Steel’s apprenticeship programme signals a renewed enthusiasm for skilled trades and industry-backed career pathways, especially in regions with a strong industrial heritage, such as Scunthorpe.
Alongside the apprenticeships, British Steel has open vacancies in various fields, including engineering, safety, chemistry, cleaning, and legal support, offering a diverse range of entry points for those looking to be part of the company’s evolution.
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