Environmental Facilitator

British Steel; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

27 annual leave days + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Comprehensive sickness pay scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

British Steel in Scunthorpe is recruiting an Environmental Facilitator to support environmental standards across our Ironmaking and Steelmaking operations.

This hands-on, plant-based role acts as the local point of contact for environmental matters within your area, partnering with plant teams, contractors and the central Environment Team to ensure compliance and practical everyday application of environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in an environmental discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management or Level 3 Award/Certificate in Environmental Science or Environmental Management
• Experience in an operational/industrial environment.
• Confident engaging with front-line teams and supervisors.
• Well organised and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as local environmental contact for Ironmaking or Steelmaking areas.
• Support implementation of site and corporate environmental standards.
• Translate environmental permit requirements into operational controls.
• Maintain visible presence on the plant to identify risks and improvements.
• Assist investigations into environmental incidents and near misses with the Environment Team.
• Help action planning and close-out of environmental actions.
• Support plant inspections, walkabouts and audits.
• Coordinate information and documentation between plant and central Environment Team.
• Assist regulator visits and inspections under Environment Team guidance.
• Deliver environmental briefings and toolbox talks.
• Promote continuous improvement and reporting of environmental concerns.

Skills

Level 3 Env Qualification

NEBOSH Environmental Cert

Operational environment experience

Stakeholder engagement

Health, Safety & Environment awareness

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Practical problem solving

Education

Level 3 environmental qualification

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 are recruiting Environmental Facilitators to support strong environmental standards across our Ironmaking and Steelmaking operations at Scunthorpe.

This is a hands-on, plant-based role with a strong operational focus. You will act as the local point of contact for environmental matters within your assigned area, working closely with plant teams, contractors and the central Environment Team to support compliance, promote good environmental practice and help identify risks and improvements

This role is not a technical specialist position. Instead, it’s about visibility, engagement and practical support - helping teams understand and apply environmental requirements day to day, and escalating technical or regulatory issues to the appropriate specialists when needed

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the local environmental point of contact for your Ironmaking or Steelmaking area
• Supporting the implementation of site and corporate environmental standards within plant operations
• Helping plant teams understand environmental permit requirements and how these translate into operational controls
• Maintaining a visible presence on the plant, identifying environmental risks, poor practices and improvement opportunities
• Supporting investigations into environmental incidents, near misses and complaints, alongside the Environment Team
• Assisting with action planning and close-out of environmental actions
• Supporting plant inspections, walkabouts and audits
• Acting as the link between the plant and the central Environment Team, coordinating information, data and documentation
• Supporting regulator visits and inspections at plant level, under guidance from the Environment Team
• Helping deliver environmental briefings, toolbox talks and awareness sessions
• Promoting continuous improvement and encouraging reporting of environmental concerns

What we need to know about you

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant environmental discipline, such as:
• NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management or Level 3 Award / Certificate in Environmental Science or Environmental Management
• Experience working in an operational or industrial environment
• A good understanding of plant operations and environmental risks
• Confidence engaging with front-line teams and supervisors
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A practical, solution-focused approach
• A strong awareness of Health, Safety and Environment
• Approachable, credible and comfortable working on the plant
• Confident to challenge poor practice constructively
• Well organised and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and supportive rather than directive
• Confident to challenge poor practice constructively

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