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Seasonal Shift Laboratory Analyst


Location: 

Bury St Edmunds, GB, IP32 7BB

Category:  Sugar Production
Date:  27 Jul 2026

 

 

 

 

  • Contract:             Fixed Term
  • Location:             Bury St Edmunds
  • Grade:                 Tier 2
  • Hourly rate:         £14.89 per hour, with a shift allowance, to be discussed with the recruiting manager.
  • Pattern:               4 days on, 4 days off (12-hour shift basis, 10am to 10pm)

 

The position is TEMPORARY, employment will run from September 2026 to February 2027 (to be confirmed)

British Sugar is the leading Sugar supplier in the UK and one of the most efficient Sugar processors in the world. Partnering with over 2,400 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.

 

Main Scope of Role

Sampling process streams across a large manufacturing site and carrying out routine analysis. Communicating the results to Shift Operatives and reporting to the Shift Operations Manager/Operations Chemist.

 

Key Areas

To analyse key parts of the process in accordance with the methods provided in order to provide timely and accurate results to process operators.

 

You will be expected to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Good communication and timekeeping skills

Ability to carry out simple mathematical calculations.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Desirable

Previous experience working in the laboratory environment.

Scientific qualifications at GCSE/GCE level or equivalent experience.

 

Personal Attributes

The applicant must be a self-motivated team player, have a positive flexible attitude and the ability to cope with a changing business environment.

 

Professionalism and attention to detail are both qualities that the successful applicant will possess.

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.

 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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