Job details
Date posted
24/02/2026
Application closing date
27/03/2026
Location
Scunthorpe
Salary
Package
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full time
Job description
Salary -Competitive
Location -Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
Pattern of Work – 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday
What you need to know about the role
We're looking for a qualified Human Factors Specialist to join our team to support us deliver a site wide human factors strategy to effectively manage human factors related risks.
Main Responsibilities
Strategy - Develop, own and communicate Human Factors standards and action plans for specialist topics (i.e. Safety Critical Task Analysis and Human Error Assessments, Incident Investigation, Management of Organisational Change, Procedural Support systems, Communication Systems & Protocols etc)
Continuous Improvement - Maintain up to date knowledge and professional competence in Human Factors management to include legislative requirements and industry best practice.
Advisory Service - Provide a professional Human Factors advisory service in British Steel that supports Directors, Managers and Engineers in their responsibilities with respect to Human Factors. Lead Human Factors risk assessments and Task Analysis within British Steel.
Monitor for Compliance - Undertake audits to ensure standards are being met consistently across the business.
People - Determine competence requirements for British Steel personnel with regard to Human Factors and advice and/or deliver appropriate training and development. Coach and mentor Process Safety Specialists, Works managers, Works engineers in the application of the Human Factors standards and principals.
What we need to know about you
You will have experience in leading Human Factors activities within an Industrial environment.
Ideally you will be, or working towards Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (MCIEHF).
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 –
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.