The Sherburn-based factory may only be four years old - but the company is one of the UK’s market leaders. It is a steel contracting company, which specialises in two different sides of steelwork.
Firstly, the factory has a design & build side, which specialises in the full design, manufacture, and installation of structural steelwork which is primarily for the industrial building sector – large warehouses, factories, mezzanine structures, cold-stores and multi-storey car parks.
Secondly, the factory has a products & processing side, which features two main products which they are currently working on.
These two products are Severstor, a bespoke steel container that houses critical electrical systems and Rotoflo, a silo discharge unit that fits on the bottom of any site law.
Traditionally, the factory consists of fabricators, welders and machine operators, but now the company is expanding quickly and they are now looking at electricians, mechanical fitters, and electrical fitters.
Whilst they are proud to be a local factory hiring local staff, they also support local charities and have a nominated charity in which they raise money for.The Scarborough News went to take a look around the factory, and learn more about it.
9. Inside the factory
Items on the processing side of the factory are prepared on automatic saw/drill/thermal cutting lines which has the flexibility to competitively fabricate and paint heavy, light, complex, and simple structures. Photo: Richard Ponter
10. Inside the factory
David Pout said he was " amazed at how everybody adapted and adjusted" during Covid, and thinks the factory has "good, loyal and a fairly stable long term workforce." Photo: Richard Ponter
11. Inside the factory
Severfield are keen to be involved within the local community, and raise money for their nomianted charity Saint Catherine's Hospice. Photo: Richard Ponter
12. Inside the factory
The business is currently promoting jobs within the factory, and are keen to promote from within. The current production manager started out as a welder just a few years ago. Photo: Richard Ponter