At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate plant machinery to process sugar beet into sugar and co-products.
- Company: Join British Sugar, a leading and efficient sugar processor in the UK.
- Benefits: Earn £14.89 per hour plus shift allowance, with potential campaign rate of £18.75.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, teamwork-focused environment, and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team making a real impact in the sugar industry.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; training provided, but practical experience is a plus.
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 into over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.
Job Details
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Location: Newark
- Closing Date: 31st August 2026
- Grade: Tier 2
- Base Hourly rate: £14.89 with addition shift allowance, Campaign rate will be £18.75
- Working Pattern: Beet Intake shift pattern (12-hour shift pattern, average 42hr week including weekends)
We are looking to recruit a number of individuals to fill seasonal roles on our sugar beet processing campaign, running from September 2026 to mid-March 2027. You will join our factory operations teams and will play a vital role in processing the sugar beet crop into sugar and other co-products.
Main Scope of the Roles
- The roles will involve operating all plant within specific areas of the factory in a manner that satisfies safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements.
- They will also entail working shifts during processing seasons, controlling operational parameters in order to maintain product within specified limits, as well as troubleshooting operational issues.
Key Results Areas
- Controlling operational parameters in order to maintain product within specified limits
- Troubleshooting operational issues
- Satisfy safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
Ideally you will have practical experience, preferably in a production environment and/or operation of plant, although comprehensive training will be given to the successful candidate. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need to have a strong safety awareness, and a willingness to seek and develop continuous improvement activities.
Personal Attributes
To meet the desired criteria, applicants will need to act safely, have a passion to excel and be self-motivated. Other qualities the successful candidate will have are to be hardworking, committed, flexible, enthusiastic and willing to develop in a production environment. Due to the requirement for effective teamwork, demonstrating respect and having pride in what you do with the team and customer in mind is essential, as well as possessing good communication skills. A willingness to seek out, develop and support continuous improvement activities is also desirable.
Seasonal Extraction Utility Operator employer: British Sugar PLC
British Sugar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bury St Edmunds where engineering technicians can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company provides ongoing training and career progression opportunities, ensuring that you can expand your skills across various engineering disciplines while contributing to a leading food manufacturing business. The collaborative culture and focus on continuous improvement make it a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
