At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate plant machinery to process sugar beet into sugar and co-products.
- Company: Join British Sugar, the UK's leading sugar supplier with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn £14.89 per hour, with potential campaign rate of £18.75 and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible, inclusive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team that supports local agriculture and contributes to the UK sugar market.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
British Sugar is the leading sugar supplier in the UK and one of the most efficient sugar processors in the world. Partnering with over 3,500 growers to produce home grown sugar, supplying around 50% of the UK’s sugar market, we are proud to be building and supporting a beet sugar industry that works for Britain.
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
- Act safely, have a passion to excel and be self‑motivated.
- Hardworking, committed, flexible, enthusiastic and willing to develop in a production environment.
- Demonstrate respect and pride in what you do with the team and customer in mind, possessing good communication skills.
- A willingness to seek out, develop and support continuous improvement activities.
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.
Seasonal Extraction Utility Operator employer: British Sugar
British Sugar is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Peterborough where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and mentorship, ensuring that our team members can advance their careers while contributing to our success story in the sugar industry. Our inclusive culture values every contribution, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about technology and sustainability.
