ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.
Engineering Apprenticeship – Build Your Future with Tate & Lyle Sugars
Are you curious about how things work? Love getting hands‑on and solving problems? Want to earn while you learn and build a long‑term career in engineering?
Join Tate & Lyle Sugars on a four‑year engineering apprenticeship and train to become a Multi‑Skilled Technician, learning from experts in a world‑class manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
From day one, you'll gain real experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. With full training and support, you'll learn how to:
* Install, assemble and dismantle mechanical and electrical equipment
* Maintain and repair machinery to keep our plant running safely and efficiently
* Troubleshoot faults and find practical solutions
* Carry out planned and preventative maintenance
* Work with cutting‑edge equipment in a live production environment
* Develop a continuous improvement mindset – always finding better ways to work
No two days are the same, and you'll finish the programme with skills that set you up for a long and successful engineering career.
What We're Looking For
You don't need experience — just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
We're looking for students who:
* Enjoy practical, hands‑on work
* Can follow instructions and work safely
* Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
* Are comfortable using computers and technology
* Work well in a team and communicate clearly
* Are motivated, curious, and ready to take on new challenges
Why Tate & Lyle Sugars?
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our ambition is simple: to be the most admired sweetener company in the world.
That means:
* Investing in our people
* Supporting your learning and development
* Offering real career progression after your apprenticeship
* Being proud of the products we make and the people who make them
This is more than an apprenticeship — it's the start of your engineering career.
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.