UK Jobs: Thurston Group Adds 55 Jobs in East Yorkshire
UK jobs for foreigners and locals: Thurston Group is investing millions in a new Ottringham factory in East Yorkshire that will create around 55 jobs.
UKIn brief
- Thurston Group is investing millions in a new 13,000 sq ft facility at its Ottringham site in East Yorkshire.
- Around 55 new jobs are expected.
- Products will include blast-proof buildings, shelters for power equipment and cabinets for hydrogen and battery systems.
- It is due to start operating in the first half of 2027 and raise specialist manufacturing capacity by 158%.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Thurston Group (GCH Corporation) |
| Official source | Business Live – Thurston Group creates 55 jobs in East Yorkshire ✓ business-live.co.uk |
New UK jobs are coming to the Humber. Engineering manufacturer Thurston Group is investing millions in a new purpose-built facility at its Ottringham site in East Yorkshire, which is expected to create around 55 jobs. The plant is due to open in the first half of 2027.
What is Thurston Group building?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Thurston Group (owned by GCH Corporation) |
| Location | Ottringham, East Yorkshire |
| New facility | 13,000 sq ft, purpose-built |
| Jobs | Around 55 |
| Opening | First half of 2027 |
| Capacity boost | 158% more specialist manufacturing capacity |
The new site belongs to the company's Engineered Solutions division.
What will the factory make?
- Blast-resistant buildings that protect workers on industrial sites
- Protective shelters for vital power and energy equipment
- Cabinets that house hydrogen and battery storage
Customers include the energy, oil and gas, utilities and data centre sectors, many of which have a big presence around the Humber.
How did the business get here?
Thurston Group was founded in 1970 and specialises in modular buildings. It also has a site in Wakefield. The company went into administration late last year because of client cutbacks, slow decisions and rising costs. Industrial group GCH Corporation bought it in a pre-pack deal on 22 December, saving the Ottringham site. The new investment is part of wider plans to grow Ottringham.
Which jobs are likely?
Modular and engineered-structure factories typically hire:
- Welders and fabricators
- Electricians and mechanical fitters
- Joiners and assembly operatives
- Engineers, designers and project managers
- Quality and health and safety staff
These are typical roles for this type of factory; the company has not published a vacancy list.
How do I apply?
Watch Thurston Group's official website and local Hull and East Yorkshire job listings for openings as the 2027 opening date approaches.
What it means for job seekers
- Energy and data centre demand is driving factory jobs in the Humber.
- Welding and fabrication skills are especially valuable.
- Overseas workers usually need a Skilled Worker visa from a licensed sponsor.
- More UK hiring: Spacelabs adds 30 software jobs in Edinburgh.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Thurston Group creating?
Around 55 new roles are expected at its Ottringham manufacturing site in East Yorkshire.
What will Thurston Group's new Ottringham facility make?
Engineered structures such as blast-proof buildings, shelters for power and energy equipment, and cabinets for hydrogen and battery storage.
When will the new Thurston facility open?
It should be up and running by mid-2027.
Who owns Thurston Group now?
Industrial group GCH Corporation, which bought the business in a pre-pack deal in December after it entered administration.
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