Plant Environmental Coordinator - Iron & Steelmaking

Environmental Facilitator - Ironmaking & Steelmaking; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

27 personal annual leave days

Life Assurance

Sick pay scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel is seeking an Environmental Facilitator to support strong environmental standards across its Ironmaking and Steelmaking operations at Scunthorpe. This hands-on, plant-based role acts as the local environmental contact, promoting practical compliance and engaging with plant teams and contractors.

The role focuses on applying environmental requirements day‑to‑day and escalating technical issues to specialists when needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant environmental discipline
• NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management or Level 3 Award / Certificate in Environmental Science or Environmental Management
• Experience in an operational or industrial environment
• Good understanding of plant operations and environmental risks
• Confidence engaging with front-line teams and supervisors
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Practical, solution-focused approach
• Awareness of Health, Safety and Environment
• Approachable and credible on the plant
• Able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and supportive rather than directive

Responsibilities

• Acting as the local environmental point of contact for your Ironmaking or Steelmaking area
• Supporting 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 with 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

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 environmental qualification

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

British Steel is seeking an Environmental Facilitator to support strong environmental standards across its Ironmaking and Steelmaking operations at Scunthorpe. This hands-on, plant-based role acts as the local environmental contact, promoting practical compliance and engaging with plant teams and contractors.

The role focuses on applying environmental requirements day‑to‑day and escalating technical issues to specialists when needed.