British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

Basic Hourly rate              £13.05 per hour

Campaign rate                  £15.26 per hour

The position is TEMPORARY, employment will run from September 2024 to February 2025 (to be confirmed).

Job Purpose The roles will involve operating within Beet Purchase on a set position in a manner that satisfies safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements.

The roles operate a 4 on/ 4 off shift pattern with 12.5hr Mon-Sat (05:45 – 17:15) and 8hr Sun (06:00 – 14:00) day shifts within Beet Intake.

Roles are based around sampling, traffic movement and unloading of our beet supply lorries to a high standard and specification whilst working closely alongside The National Farmers Union (NFU), as well as troubleshooting operational issues.

Core Accountabilities Ideally you will have practical experience, preferably in a production environment or operation of similar process and plant, although comprehensive training will be given to the successful candidates.

Previous experience in a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Key Results Areas

Working to a set Compliance with the NFU.
Troubleshooting operational issues.
Satisfy safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements.  

To meet the desired criteria, applicants will need to have good safety awareness and practices, have good attendance and punctuality, a positive attitude, self-motivated and hardworking, committed, flexible and enthusiastic. Demonstrating respect and having pride in what you do with the team and customer in mind are qualities that the successful applicants will possess