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 15 reviews)); "Good pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "friendly staff and provides lots of good learning opportunities for keen people" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Very rude and abrupt managers." ((in 3 reviews)); "Not many progression opportunities." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed British Steel locations?

Scunthorpe , Redcar , Skinningrove , Middlesbrough , London , Grimsby , Brandon , Dartford , Lackenby , Caerphilly , Belfast , Lisburn , Rotherham , Teesside County Borough , Blaydon-on-Tyne , Hull

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

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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

Feb 11, 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

Feb 5, 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

Feb 4, 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

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Good place to work, no benefits though

Supportive colleagues and exposure to complex industrial operations

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