Issuing Authority

British Steel; Kirton Holme; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

27 personal annual leave days + bank

Life Assurance

Comprehensive sickness pay

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits including M,

Job summary

British Steel in Scunthorpe, UK, is seeking an Issuing Authority in Ironmaking to ensure work activities are planned and executed safely. You will review work packs, permits and documentation, applying Management of Work principles to verify compliance with isolation, hot work and other safety-critical requirements.

The role requires strong operational awareness, clear communication, and the confidence to challenge when standards aren’t met.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels.
• Able to organise and prioritise multiple activities.
• Committed to safe working practices and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate and authorise work activities using Management of Work principles.
• Assess work packs, permits and documentation to ensure safety controls.
• Coordinate with operational teams, contractors and safety specialists.
• Support safe delivery of maintenance and project activities across the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Safe working practices

Job description

Role - Issuing Authority (Ironmaking)

Salary - Competitive

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - 42 hours

What you need to know about the role

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join the Ironmaking Department as an Issuing Authority, a critical role at the heart of our Management of Work system.

This position plays a vital part in ensuring work activities across the plant are planned, coordinated and executed safely, helping to protect our people, assets and operations. Working closely with operational teams, engineering personnel, contractors and safety specialists, you will be responsible for supporting the safe delivery of maintenance and project activities across the department.

As an Issuing Authority, you will apply Management of Work principles and business standards to review, coordinate and authorise work activities, helping to ensure all required controls are in place before work begins. You will assess work packs, permits and supporting documentation to verify compliance with relevant procedures and standards, including Isolation & Immobilisation, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Work at Height and other safety‑critical requirements.

Success in this role requires strong operational awareness and the confidence to challenge where standards are not met. You will work alongside shift management, operational teams and service providers to ensure hazards, operational restrictions and work activities are properly communicated and controlled.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within Health & Safety, Operational Coordination or Maintenance Planning. Full training and competency development will be provided to support the successful candidate's progression and long‑term development.

What we need to know about you

We're looking for a highly organised and safety‑focused individual who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, engineering, utilities, construction, logistics, process industries or other safety‑critical environments would be advantageous, although we are open to candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a strong commitment to safe working practices.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and ensure procedures are followed consistently.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills, balancing multiple activities in a busy operational environment.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices or incomplete documentation where required.
• The ability to work collaboratively with contractors, operational teams and engineering personnel.
• Sound judgement, problem‑solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• A positive, proactive and safety‑focused mindset.

Previous experience of permit‑to‑work systems, contractor coordination, maintenance planning, operations support, health and safety administration or work management processes would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

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 our website.