Graduate - Materials Engineer (Quality & Process) - Technical
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Salary - Up to £36,000 dependant on qualifications and experience
Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA / Skinningrove, TS13 4ET / Teesside TS6 7RP.
Pattern of Work - 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday
What you need to know about the role
Starting as a Junior Technical Manager you will perform a management/supervisory role within our Technical organisation, enhancing and validation our steel rolling processes. By building a deep understanding of our operations, you will work to optimise production efficiency, strengthen product quality and ensure compliance with rigours industry standards.
This is a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, with a diverse product range and rapidly evolving market demands - you will become an expert in one of our world leading product lines.
You will have a key role to play in ensuring our business delivers premium products to a demanding market, with a significant business value. As you progress through the programme your leadership and personal skills will be developed, and your levels of responsibility will increase as you gain significant on the job experience.
What we need to know about you
We’re looking for someone with excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. Combining your technical knowledge, you'll know how to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will hold a science, engineering or technical based degree. Predominantly learning on the job under the supervision of our Technical/Manufacturing teams, you will have opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment. We operate in an exciting fast paced industry where we support each other, therefore the ability to manage priorities to tight but achievable timescales is required, alongside the ability to work well as part of a team.
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.
When you become part of our graduate programme, you will have a personal skills development plan from day one to ease you in to the Company and to support your growth in to management positions.
Once established and having proven your capability, we offer extra career progression opportunities up to and including Senior Management level. We also offer an opportunity to work in different areas should you choose, experiencing different equipment and processes to further broaden your knowledge and skill base
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
In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.
We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.
This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.
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.