Job Description

Job details

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Date posted

14/01/2026

Application closing date

Location

Scunthorpe

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Job description

Driver Operator

Salary:

30309.68 p.a.

Hours:

Days Mon-Fri 42 hours p/w

Location:

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1BP

What you need to know about the role

As a Driver Operator in the Vacs Jets and Tankers (VJT) team, you will support our busy manufacturing environments across the Scunthorpe site. Working Monday to Friday these roles are based on a 42 hour working week inclusive of a 30 minute meal break each day.



You will be part of a proactive manufacturing team, working towards production targets and ensuring the highest health and safety standards are maintained throughout. Health and Safety is our number one priority and as such you will receive all the relevant training in this area to ensure you have the highest level of knowledge to maintain a safe working environment.



Contributing to initiatives related to improving health and safety performance, you will take an active part in risk assessment/hazard identification for all plant/operational activities and taking account of appropriate regulations.



Key responsibilities of these roles include but are not limited to:


General cleaning within our manufacturing areas ensuring plant availability within the area. Removal of waste products generated from the manufacturing process such as scale, dust, coal, tar and salt Use of HP water jetters and jet vac and vacuum loading equipment Driving of tankers Operating material handling equipment in a safe and productive manner adhering to all safe working procedures and work rules

What we need to know about you

We are looking for highly motivated, flexible, reliable and enthusiastic individuals



To be considered for this role you

must

:

Hold a full, clean, Class 2 (Cat C) or Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence

Hold National CPC certification Be physically fit as the role can be quite physically demanding Be flexible and able to work a variety of shift patterns to cover for holidays, sickness, and unforeseen issues. Have an understanding of the implementation of basic vehicle and trailer maintenance Be able to facilitate optimum productivity and safety




Previous experience Jet vac HP jetting Vacuum machines and tankers desirable, however full training and assessment will be provided.



You should also have a good general education, ideally including GCSE's in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.



Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
Defined contribution company pension scheme 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays (plus holiday scheme to purchase additional leave) Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Local discounts and offers (e.g. retailers, gym)

What you need to know about us

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world.

We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance - making the products our customers want now and in the future.

British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit - www.britishsteel.co.uk.

How to apply

Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.



External candidates can apply by clicking on the 'apply online' button.


We may close this vacancy sooner than planned if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to submit it as soon as possible.