Role - Occupational Safety Specialist
Salary - Competitive
Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA
Pattern of Work – 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday
What you need to know about the role
As part of a team of six, you will provide expert guidance to the Management Team on Health & Safety (H&S) strategy, driving continuous improvement in H&S performance. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring departmental compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards, supporting the development and delivery of business standards and training.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary safety contact for work areas, providing visible, accessible guidance and support to plant teams.
- Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, mentoring, and coaching, while maintaining zero tolerance for breaches.
- Drive the Safety Improvement Plan at strategic, tactical, and operational levels to reduce risk, injury, and loss.
- Monitor and manage occupational safety performance within assigned departments.
- Actively participate in departmental safety meetings, influencing effective action and ensuring compliance with standards.
- Support regulator visits, including response planning and timely action tracking.
- Oversee incident classification, reporting, and investigation (including RIDDOR), ensuring high-quality, prompt completion and sharing lessons learned.
- Master and provide expert guidance on Business Health & Safety Standards/Instructions; lead audits, assist with training delivery, and support ongoing development.
- Oversee creation of safety-related training packages and generic H&S competencies for all roles.
- Analyse incident trends and lead Zero Harm campaigns.
What we need to know about you
An individual with strong organisational and communication skills, capable of building relationships with safety and operational professionals across British Steel. You should be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including employee representatives, TU Safety reps, H&S professionals, enforcement agencies, and senior management, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice. The ideal candidate will also have significant H&S management experience, demonstrable delivery of H&S performance improvement, hold a NEBOSH Diploma and Lead Auditor certification, have experience in manufacturing and/or construction environments.
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
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.
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.
Occupational Safety Specialist in Scunthorpe employer: British Steel
British Steel is an exceptional employer located in Scunthorpe, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are valued as the greatest asset. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide extensive training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, health plans, and family-friendly policies. Join us to be part of a proud heritage and a forward-looking company that fosters collaboration and performance.
