Job Description

Job details

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Date posted

15/12/2025

Application closing date

30/01/2026

Location

Scunthorpe

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Job description

Salary -

30,222.73 + 30% shift allowance

Location -

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work -

42 hours, days and nights

What you need to know about the role

This role across the Scunthorpe site will see you reporting directly to the shift operational Team Leader who will set daily targets based on plant conditions and business KPIs. Working in your teams you will actively participate in investigation, routine inspections and control room activities to ensure stable plant operations and achieve optimum levels of production to accomplish plant operational targets set by the departmental management team and business.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities within this role will see you actively participate in safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, take part in investigations, actively pursuing preventative actions and improvements of process and plant and also dealing with incidents and reporting near misses to your team leader. Ensuring that all environmental requirements are met through monitoring and proactive assessments of plant and trends. Working closely with the engineering department you will ensure within your teams that yearly outage plans are running to target by shutting down and starting up plant in line with our operational procedures and requirements.



You will receive an excellent training package delivered through various training modules, whilst also working closely with your team leader, being mentored and actively guided you will be expected to participate in development of bespoke station strategies, reviewing safe operating procedures and the application of British Steel policies and procedures.

What we need to know about you

We're looking for candidates with current or previous experience in a 24/7 continuous process within production, engineering, or operations. Role-specific training will be provided, but desirable skills include:
Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation (not essential) Strong English and Maths for report writing Knowledge of EHS guidelines Ability to take readings, sample, monitor plant/emissions, troubleshoot, and follow procedures Adaptability to learn plant processes for shutdown/start-up in normal and abnormal operations Experience with 12-hour shifts on a 24/7 pattern Monitoring plant conditions via SCADA/DCS systems Reading technical drawings (P&ID) Working to KPIs and safe systems of work (permits, risk assessments, SOPs) Root cause analysis, problem-solving, and understanding of manufacturing principles

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 Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Standby and call-out payments 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

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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.