Job Description

Job details

Date posted

08/07/2025

Application closing date

25/07/2025

Location

Scunthorpe

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full time

Job description

Location -

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Salary -

15,747

Earn while you learn with British Steel

Our apprenticeships provide the perfect opportunity for individuals who want to further their education while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the workplace.


You'll work towards the Assistant Accountant Level 3 National Apprenticeship that directly aligns with your role and includes the AAT qualification. Plus, you'll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that grows with you.

What we're looking for

We're looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, and ambitious individuals to become part of our team. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams and adapt to change. We encourage a mindset of continuous improvement—both for yourself and the business.


To be eligible, you should either be working towards or already hold at least three GCSEs at grade C (4) or above, including Maths, English, and a Science subject.

Our programme

British Steel Apprenticeships offer the ideal combination of learning and hands-on experience to fast-track your career.


Our apprenticeship programmes empower you to take charge of your personal and professional growth while playing a key role in the success of our business.


The first period of your training will be spent working with us to introduce you to our business and plant areas. Following this you will work closely with both British Steel and our external training provider to develop your business knowledge, practical and personal skills. Your apprenticeship will be in based within our Finance department, working alongside our current employees to build your personal skills and knowledge.

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is designed to give you the chance to showcase yourself. We've outlined what to expect.


Stage 1: Online application form / CV
Stage 2: Numerical / Literacy testing
Stage 3: Assessment centre and Interviews

What we offer you

Apprentices start with a salary of 15,747, with opportunities for growth throughout the apprenticeship. Alongside your earnings, we cover the full cost of your training. Upon successful completion, our goal is to offer you a permanent role within our engineering team.


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 Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long 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 '

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