British Sugar - Operations Graduate Scheme

As the UK's leading supplier of sugar, we built our first sugar factory at Cantley in Norfolk back in 1912. And that factory is still producing sugar to this day.

Since then, we've seen and introduced our fair share of innovations, from being one of the original manufacturers to add bar codes to packaging, to being the first UK food manufacturer to gain accreditation in quality management system BS5750, the forerunner of ISO9000.

We've also taken the hot water and CO2 that result from our sugar manufacturing process and used them to become the largest producer of salad tomatoes in the country. In addition we are the UK's largest supplier of quality Topsoil products to the landscape and amenity industries and make animal feed as another co-product. We are the first manufacturer of bioethanol in the UK and, thanks to our state-of-the-art gas turbines, sell power we produce back to the National Grid.

Operations Graduate Scheme

You'll be learning to draw on your knowledge of chemistry or engineering to continuously improve processes and introduce new technology while keeping the operation running like clockwork. All this will be against a background of a 24/7 operation, in an environment where health and safety is simply vital. Within 18 months, you'll have the opportunity to run your own shift; to lead and be managing the whole process. It's a massive responsibility.

The scheme is factory-based and offers a job with real management team exposure from day one, involvement in the full production lifecycle and a chance to play a high-profile role in our business. That includes running your own factory sooner rather than later.

Attributes
You're going to need a 'can-do' attitude plus a passion for large-scale engineering. As one of our future leaders, you'll need tenacity, an enquiring mind and the ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions too.

You're keen to take on early responsibility because it won't be long before you're a team leader within the factory. That means you'll need great interpersonal skills and have a talent for influencing those around you. A positive approach will be essential, while an ability to problem solve in innovative and lateral ways will be desirable. Of course, in such a challenging environment you'll need the energy, tenacity and drive to stand out from the crowd.

• Can do approach with an ability to think on your feet
• Enquiring mind
• Keen to take on early responsibility
• Management
• Interpersonal skills
• Influencing
• Confidence
• Tenacity and drive
• Desire to challenge
• Innovative
• Problem solving

Requirements

• A 2:1 or higher in one of the following Engineering disciplines; Chemical / Mechanical / Process / Electrical or a degree in Chemistry is the minimum. If you can demonstrate industrial work experience, whether as a placement or summer job, even better.
• Willing and able to relocate throughout the course of the scheme
• Committed to the demands of a top graduate scheme
• Ability to undertake professional qualifications as and when required

Training & Development
We want you to lead sooner rather than later and so the course is geared very much towards early achievement. Your continual progress and development throughout the graduate scheme is paramount to your success. You will have an experienced coach and mentor to ensure you progress and keep up to speed. Every 6 months we will assess you against clearly defined objectives. You will receive all the support you require to enable you to meet our business and your personal goals.

The benefits of a career with British Sugar are an appealing mix of the professional and the financial:

• C.£25,500, reviewed every six months
• Assisted relocation
• Support towards achieving Chartered status
• Formal and informal mentoring schemes
• Opportunities for cross-functional moves
• 21 days' holiday rising to 26 days' after one year of service, plus 8 statutory days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Other flexible benefits
• Professional qualifications sponsorship

Apply

Please apply online now via the application link below.