Does British Steel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, British Steel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at British Steel. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at British Steel?

51% of British Steel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated British Steel 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at British Steel?

Engineer (4) , Production Operator (4) , Team Leader (4) , Electrician (3) , Maintenance Engineer (3) , Operations Manager (3) , Manufacturing Operator (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2) , Mechanical Fitter (2) , Mechanical Technician (2) , Project Manager (2) , Shift Manager (2) , Team Member (2)

What are the pros of working at British Steel according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "good pay, plenty of sleep on nights" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great team and great people" ((in 3 reviews)); "Close to home, adequate salary" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at British Steel according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management , not too interested in the business" ((in 8 reviews)); "Very rude and abrupt managers." ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor training and development" ((in 3 reviews)); "Long hours and arduous shift pattern" ((in 3 reviews)); "Bad pension, high management levels, poor management" ((in 3 reviews))

British Steel Reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(122 total reviews)

Allan Bell and Lisa Coulson

64% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (122 reviews)

British Steel has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 122 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The British Steel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

122 reviews

4.0

11 Feb 2026

Good place to work, no benefits though

Senior operator - control room

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good people, relaxed atmosphere mostly

Cons

Not many benefits, no training and not the best shift pattern

4.0

5 Feb 2026

Supportive colleagues and exposure to complex industrial operations

Engineering technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly and professional colleagues, particularly within the engineering and operations teams. The role provided good exposure to large-scale industrial environments, safety-critical processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Working alongside both UK and international colleagues was a positive experience, and team members were generally supportive and willing to share knowledge.

Cons

Like many large industrial organisations, processes and decision-making can sometimes be complex and slower due to multiple stakeholders and compliance requirements. The environment can be demanding at times, particularly when balancing operational priorities and tight timelines.

4.0

4 Feb 2026

Team member benefits

Team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Health care, base wage + shift allowance and always busy. Plenty of time off

Cons

Pension is only a 6% contribution - little bit tight honestly

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Jobs at British Steel

Technical Director

Scunthorpe, England

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GBP 100K - GBP 100K /yr

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Craft Team Member - Instruments

Teesside County Borough, England

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GBP 40K - GBP 40K /yr

GBP 30K - GBP 35K /yr

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Semi-Skilled Craft Team Member - Electrical & Mechanical

Scunthorpe, England

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GBP 32K - GBP 38K /yr

GBP 35K - GBP 35K /yr

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