British Sugar

About the Company

British Sugar is the leading supplier to the British and Irish food and beverage markets. We operate at four advanced manufacturing plants across East Anglia and the East Midlands. We currently employ around 1,200 permanent and contract staff and indirectly support around 7,000 UK jobs in the wider economy. We employ technicians, apprentices, graduates and experienced professionals for roles across the business and throughout the supply chain including engineers, accountants and project managers. Over the past 10 years, we have recruited and trained over 80 graduates and 50 apprentices. Over 2,300 growers supply our factories with around 8 million tonnes of sugar beet each year, which we process into up to 1.2 million tonnes of sugar. Sugar production is at the heart of our operations but using our highly integrated approach to manufacturing, we aim to transform all of our raw materials into sustainable products. We produce 500,000 tonnes of animal feed from sugar beet pulp. We recycle stones for building, lime for soil conditioning and soil for landscaping. Using our Combined Heat & Power plants, we export enough electricity to power 120,000 homes. We were also the first company to manufacture Bioethanol in the UK. Over the past five years, we have invested over PS300m in our advanced manufacturing plants at Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Newark and Wissington to make them as efficient and productive as possible.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

British Sugar

Job Title

Process Science Graduate

Job Description

Job title: Process Science Graduate Role Summary: A 24‑30 month graduate program blending chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering to optimize large‑scale sugar beet processing. Focus on enhancing efficiency, quality and sustainability through data‑driven process improvements across UK manufacturing sites. Expectations: * Integrate scientific theory with industrial practice. * Perform data analysis to uncover process trends and root causes. * Apply knowledge to achieve measurable gains in yield, energy use and environmental impact. * Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sustainability and engineering teams. * Develop leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills for a technical career. Key Responsibilities: 1. Work with senior scientists and engineers to understand and refine large‑scale chemical/physical processes. 2. Collect, analyse and interpret process data; identify opportunities for improvement. 3. Design and implement experiments or pilot projects that enhance extraction yields, reduce energy consumption, or improve product quality. 4. Communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams and recommend actionable solutions. 5. Travel to UK factories (Bury St Edmunds, Newark, Wisbech, Cantley) to observe operations and conduct on‑site analyses. 6. Participate in graduate training modules focused on technical, leadership and communication skills. Required Skills: * Strong analytical and data‑interpretation abilities. * Solid foundation in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering principles. * Ability to translate scientific data into practical process solutions. * Excellent teamwork and written/verbal communication. * Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about large‑scale manufacturing. * Flexibility to travel within the UK and adapt to varying site environments. Required Education & Certifications: * Minimum 2:1 (or predicted 2:1) academic degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering. * Right to work in the United Kingdom. * No additional certifications required, but coursework or experience in process optimisation, data analytics or sustainability is an advantage.

Bury st edmunds, United kingdom

On site

Junior

08-12-2025