Jobs could be lost at wind turbine parts factory
Getty ImagesJobs could be cut at a wind turbine parts factory, with bosses saying they are considering a restructure in the face of "ongoing financial pressures".
SeAH Wind Ltd constructs wind turbine monopiles - structures that support offshore wind turbines - at Teesworks, near Redcar, for export to Europe and the United States.
In an email to staff, it described the news as being "difficult to share". It is not clear how many roles may be lost and the firm has not responded to BBC requests for comment.
The GMB union said it was "deeply concerned" and was focused "on securing the best possible outcome" for its members.
The manufacturing firm, owned by South Korea's SeAH Steel Holding, broke ground at Teesworks in 2022 and has received hundreds of millions of pounds in investment.
'Reduction in demand'
In the email sent to workers, SeAH Wind Ltd said the proposals were "driven by ongoing financial pressures" with contributing factors including a "reduction in customer demand".
"To ensure the long-term sustainability of the business and our ability to continue operating effectively, we are proposing changes to our organisational structure," it added.
Responding to the announcement, GMB said it was "extremely upsetting for our members and their families, who have shown continued commitment and professionalism throughout a challenging period".
It said it would work with the company "to explore every possible option to mitigate redundancies and protect jobs".
