Metallurgical Technologist​/Technician

Job details

Date posted: 19/02/2026

Final date to receive applications: 13/03/2026

Location:

Scunthorpe

Salary:
Competitive + shift allowance where applicable.
Contractual hours: 42
Basis:
Full time

Salary:
Competitive + shift allowance where applicable.

Location:

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

What you need to know about the roles

Working as Metallurgical Technologist/Technician within our Technical Services department you will be responsible for a combination of the following tasks:

• Sample preparation techniques (Machining/milling/grinding/polishing).
• Metallurgical assessments using microscope techniques.
• Mechanical testing of final products.
• Associated administrative duties with the above processes including reporting and certification.
• Supporting product developments and manufacturing trials as applicable.
• Liaising with internal mill technical teams as required.

You will ensure your work is completed in compliance with all HS&E requirements in the area on a real time basis.

The working hours may be day based or shift based (extended day) dependent upon the specific role.

We are looking for someone preferably educated to NVQ Level 3 in a Materials Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent or be time served in a technical or engineering based discipline.

A willingness to learn is essential due to the wide scope of work in this area. The ability to work to detailed work instructions and comprehensive risk assessments is imperative. Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial.

• Effective communication skills.
• Motivated to work alone or as part of a small team.
• IT literate.
• Knowledge of the integrated iron and steelmaking process would be beneficial.

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.

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

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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.