Job details Date posted
19/02/2026
Application closing date
13/03/2026
Location
Scunthorpe
Salary Package Contractual hours
42
Basis
Full time
Job description Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA Salary Competitive + 30% Shift Premia
What you need to know about the role As a Shift Chemist in our Analytical department, youll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our analytical results. Youll operate a variety of analytical instruments both in the laboratory and on-line at our plant, you will provide a routine testing service in the form of sample collection, physical testing, moisture analysis and also preparation of samples for chemical analysis, supporting the Steelmaking and Blast Furnace manufacturing units in Scunthorpe.
Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to;
Operate and Maintain Instruments : Ensure the precision and reliability of results by operating and maintaining various analytical instruments.
Develop Analytical Methods : Create and refine analytical routes for non-routine analyses and support plant trials.
Meet Performance Targets : Consistently achieve instrument performance and availability targets.
Ensure Real-Time Compliance : Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) requirements in real-time
What we need to know about you Were looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and skills:
Educational Background : A Level 3 or higher qualification in Chemistry or other Physical Sciences, along with good GCSEs in English and Maths.
Experience : Demonstrable experience in an analytical or testing role.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in using chemicals, cleaning agents, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
IT Skills : Excellent IT skills are essential.
If you have a passion for precision and a strong background in analytical sciences, we want to hear from you
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.
Benefits
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
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.
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