Job Purpose
In this apprenticeship, you will follow a Process Engineering pathway, learning the science behind how we make sugar by operating and monitoring our chemical manufacturing process on an industrial scale. You will learn our unique process of producing refined sugar from sugar beet by using heat, cooling, pressure or a chemical/biochemical agent into an end product. You will also assist in the installation operation, planned preventative maintenance and repair of machinery such as pumps, scrolls, conveyors and compressors.
A 30-month learning programme, following the Science Manufacturing Technician Standard, achieving a Level 3 Process Technology qualification and all the practical experience alongside, to be ready to move into a Process Technician role. This is an exciting opportunity if you are career-minded with an interest in Science & Engineering and looking for a role being hands-on with industrial equipment and using the latest process control and computer automation technology.
This scheme gives you the opportunity to:
1. Learn how the key operational functions Extraction, Refinery, Pulp Management and Energy work within our factories.
2. Gain a solid knowledge of our processes and equipment.
3. Understand our systems and procedures to work safely and efficiently.
4. Develop behavioural skills to be a great team member
What will you need?
5. Be aged 18 and over as at 1 September 2025 for this shift based role
6. Be living and eligible to work in the UK
7. Have achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 4/C which must include Maths, English and a Science
8. Live our values of staying safe, drive to action, working together, respecting each other and being open and flexible
We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone. A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Req ID: [[id]]