Tata Steel Corby site to cut 57 jobs
Consultation with trade unions are to begin as part of the UK-wide restructure.
Tata Steel UK has announced plans to reduce the workforce at its Corby site to 304 employees as it completes a £30 million investment aimed at modernising operations.
The restructuring, part of a company-wide transformation programme, is expected to result in 57 redundancies in 2026.
The Corby site’s transformation, known as Project Aurora, has involved building a new warehouse, installing low carbon-emission induction furnaces, redeveloping the old West works, and setting up a state-of-the-art combination tube mill.
Tata Steel says these changes are designed to create a more efficient, sustainable and competitive operation for the future.
Works Manager Marcus Bowman said the site is being reconfigured to reflect a more efficient setup and changing market conditions, stating, "Unfortunately this means we need to propose a reduction in our workforce numbers."
He added, “We are very much hoping these reductions can be achieved through natural attrition and voluntary redundancy wherever possible.”
Consultation with trade union partners is expected to start straight away.
Tata Steel said its focus remains on securing the long-term sustainability of the Corby steelworks and creating a business fit for the next generation.