Modular housebuilder to create 150 jobs with Harrogate factory launch
A modular homebuilding firm is to create 150 jobs at its first factory in Harrogate.
ilke Homes said the new hires will support its plans to deliver up to 2,000 modular homes a year, in an effort to help solve the UK’s housing shortage.
The business aims to grow the team to 800 members of staff over the next two to three years.
ilke Homes, which began trading independently in October, said a host of roles are available covering manufacture, design and engineering.
Operations at the factory are due to start at the 25,000 sq m facility located at Flaxby Moor in March.
The jobs will initially comprise 100 people in the manufacturing and supply chain team, supported and enabled by a large team of designers, engineers and other professionals. The manufacturing team is expected to grow to around 300 over the next 12 months.
Björn Conway, CEO of ilke Homes, said: “We’re pleased to be able to create high quality jobs in Harrogate, including a new type of manufacturing role for the local construction industry. Our culture at ilke Homes will be very collaborative – the design engineering team will be hands on, working with the manufacturing team in the factory to solve issues and deliver a product that is not only truly cost effective, but also meets the needs of modern living.
“We’re passionate about having a diverse team at ilke Homes and will offer flexible working arrangements to suit all our employees, whether that’s to fit around the school run or just to maintain a great work – life balance. I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know our new team members.”
Business Secretary Greg Clark said: “Ilke Homes’ new factory in Harrogate will use innovative off-site manufacturing to build modular affordable homes, creating high quality jobs and contributing to the Industrial Strategy’s bold plan of action when it comes to infrastructure and housing. This includes an investment of £866m through the Housing Infrastructure Fund into local projects that will get 200,000 houses off the ground.”
