Who we are

British Sugar is a world class sugar producer and has been a major player within UK agriculture for over 110 years.

Cantley factory, located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads just 30 minutes from Norwich, was the first beet sugar factory in the UK and has been producing sugar on site since 1912. With a rich history of innovation, we continue to invest in our factories to make them ever more efficient. At Cantley, over £30 million of new equipment and innovative technology has been installed in the last two years. This ranges from integrating digitisation into the sugar-making process, new power generation and carbon reduction projects, to a state-of-the-art water treatment plant.

Opportunity

We are looking for an E&I Technician to join our Electrical, Instrumentation and Control team. Our highly skilled E&I technicians work closely with our Process and Mechanical technicians to ensure we continually produce the highest quality product in a safe environment.

• Do you like variety in your role?
• Are you a problem solver?
• Do you enjoy being part of a team?
• Are you keen to learn?

If so, you may be interested in joining us.

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualification (HNC/NVQ 3 or equivalent/higher) in Electrical Engineering and/or Instrumentation and Control
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and hands on skills gained through large scale, complex industrial installations
• Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment.
• Experience of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement
• Maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems

If you specialise in either Electrical or Instrumentation and Control, training and upskilling is provided

Responsibilities

• Electrical tasks such as 3 phase electrical distribution from 24V DC to 11kV AC, installation work, instrumentation and calibrations, maintenance and fault finding.
• Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and electrical/instrumentation/control systems.
• Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
• Testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations.
• Making plant safe for maintenance/repairs

This role may cover shift or day-based activities dependent upon site requirements.

What we can offer you

• Starting salary of £52,340.
• Contributory pension plan up to 10%
• 34 days annual leave (inc bank holidays), plus the option to buy an additional week annual leave
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (after 6 month qualifying period)
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• A range of retail discounts / offers via My Staff Shop
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Subsidised canteen
• Clothing and PPE provided
• Employee Referral Scheme

Sustainability

Although we’re best known for our sugar, we also create a wide range of co-products, from animal feed to ethanol and fertiliser. Less than 200 grams of waste is produced for every tonne of sugar beet processed.

We are embracing opportunities to decarbonise our operations to meet our environmental responsibilities and are committed to contribute towards the achievement of science-based decarbonisation targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi has validated the near term and net-zero targets of ABF Sugar, of which British Sugar is a subsidiary; to be achieved by 2030 and 2050 respectively.

Alongside our growers and suppliers, we are constantly looking for solutions which will help tackle climate change and better protect our environment. Seizing the opportunities that come with meeting society’s broader sustainability challenges will allow our industry to become even more efficient, innovative and competitive. Unleashing our potential so that consumers in the UK and elsewhere can enjoy our products for another 100 years and beyond.

About British Sugar

The British beet sugar industry is thriving – there’s never been a better time to join us and make your mark.

As the sole processor of the UK’s beet sugar crop, our growers supply around eight million tonnes of sugar beet a year. From this our four factories can produce around 1.2 million tonnes of sugar a year. We are the leading producer of sugar for the British and Irish food and beverage markets, delivering a product that is made to the highest standards every day.

We are part of the ABF Group, a global business with over 133,000 colleagues across 55 countries.

If you would like to know more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.britishsugar.co.uk