Chemist

Salary - £26,300 - £28,500 dependant on experience

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday

What you need to know about the role

In this role as a Day Chemist, you’ll be part of a close-knit team responsible for conducting laboratory analyses across a range of product and process samples. You’ll manage samples through the lab workflow, ensuring turnaround times are met and preventing delays in testing or product release.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) standards and demonstrate an understanding of CoSHH regulations.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing in line with operational procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits to maintain compliance and quality assurance.
• Maintain calibration and equipment maintenance records in accordance with site policy and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Engage in training and development activities to support continuous improvement and professional growth.

What we need to know about you

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical skill and a strong sense of accountability to the role. You should have:

• A foundation degree or higher in a relevant technical science discipline or significant experience working in an analytical laboratory environment.
• A solid understanding of chemical analysis methods, particularly relating to water and fuels (preferred).
• Practical knowledge of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory analysers.
• A methodical, process-driven approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

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

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 below.

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.