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 in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets. Who are we British Sugar is the UKs largest sugar producer. Our people, their safety and our environment are at the heart of everything we do. We process the entire UK sugar beet crop (around 8 million tonnes) to produce around 1.2 million tonnes of sugar across our sites annually. Bury Customer Supply is one of 5 British Sugar sites in the UK and is located in Bury St Edmunds, it is the centre of excellence for Icing Sugars and Retail Packaging within British Sugar. Supplying (phone number removed)kg packets to consumer and 53,000 tonnes of icing sugar products each year. The factory underwent its 40th anniversary in 2022 and has seen significant investment in recent years. It is an exciting time to join the site as commissioning is about to start in the next phase of a multi-million-pound investment program of new high speed packaging and palletising machines. The British Sugar beet industry supports around 7000 jobs, and we are passionate about working with all of our growers and industry partners to support a thriving sugar business. Opportunity We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Support team. You will report to the Engineering Support Manager and act as the site mechanical engineer to ensure equipment integrity and fitness for purpose. As a subject matter expert, you will lead local enhancement of safety, reliability and production throughput relating to all on site mechanical equipment. You will have a detailed understanding of industrial mechanical plant and a track record of leading and delivering maintenance improvement programs. Practical experience of an FMCG or large scale manufacturing process and the relative criticality of plant, including an understanding of RCA, FMEA & Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles is essential. Skills and experiences Chartered Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical apprentice trained with extensive equivalent experience. Working knowledge of the British Standards for Engineering Plant, Equipment and Practices Extensive engineering experience within FMCG or bulk product handling environments. Key Accountabilities Ensure the technical integrity of mechanical plant to ensure that product, process and systems meet specified requirements. Develop technical specifications to support the repair of non-routine mechanical breakdowns on site. Act as the site subject matter expert for all mechanical maintenance tasks to enhance safety, reliability and production throughput in line with site objectives. Take responsibility for coordination and management of Statutory and Mandatory compliance topics. Interpret business-wide standards and policy and ensure that they are understood and applied appropriately at site level and deliver legal compliance. Define technical specifications and acceptance testing standards for all mechanical maintenance tasks to ensure standardisation on site. Support the learning and development of the site APU teams through the provision of coaching and mentoring to ensure that they are fully equipped to deliver their objectives. Lead site based mechanical reliability centred maintenance initiatives to facilitate maximum equipment and plant uptime, and contribute to a cost per tonne reduction. Lead site based mechanical defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime. Lead a cross business expert group to facilitate standardisation of approach and the sharing of good practice. Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively. Lead by example by role-modelling the British Sugar Values and behaviours. Deliver and Support Capital projects Skills & Abilities: A proven ability to manage complex and conflicting requirements in a multi-site environment Ability to effectively lead a cross business technical team to deliver increased mechanical reliability and cost efficiency Effective influencing and negotiating skills Effective communication skills to influence at all levels across a site. Passion to succeed with a desire to broaden knowledge and experience Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues Coaching and mentoring skills along with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and CMMS Personal Qualities & Behaviours: Energising situations to ensure effective outcomes Commitment to upholding the British Sugar Values Demonstrates highest personal health and safety standards at all times Works effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks required of them safely and effectively What we can offer you Salary of 65,000- 70,000 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 Payment of an annual professional membership Employee Referral Scheme A range of staff discounts Ongoing commitment to your professional development. Diversity and Inclusions 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. Sustainability For British Sugar, sustainability is economic, social and environmental. These three pillars set out the areas where our knowledge and resources are enabling us to make a positive change. They represent the issues that matter most to us, to our stakeholders and to the communities where we operate. Together, these three pillars give structure, direction and unity to all our sustainability efforts. We are focusing on playing our part in decarbonisation by committing to the achievement of group science-based targets that have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), inline with ABF Sugar's Global Mind, Local Champions framework. About British Sugar Our innovative approach to manufacturing also enables us to create a range of co-products from power generation and bioethanol, to animal feed and much more. 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 (url removed)
Mar 12, 2025
Full time
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 in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets. Who are we British Sugar is the UKs largest sugar producer. Our people, their safety and our environment are at the heart of everything we do. We process the entire UK sugar beet crop (around 8 million tonnes) to produce around 1.2 million tonnes of sugar across our sites annually. Bury Customer Supply is one of 5 British Sugar sites in the UK and is located in Bury St Edmunds, it is the centre of excellence for Icing Sugars and Retail Packaging within British Sugar. Supplying (phone number removed)kg packets to consumer and 53,000 tonnes of icing sugar products each year. The factory underwent its 40th anniversary in 2022 and has seen significant investment in recent years. It is an exciting time to join the site as commissioning is about to start in the next phase of a multi-million-pound investment program of new high speed packaging and palletising machines. The British Sugar beet industry supports around 7000 jobs, and we are passionate about working with all of our growers and industry partners to support a thriving sugar business. Opportunity We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Support team. You will report to the Engineering Support Manager and act as the site mechanical engineer to ensure equipment integrity and fitness for purpose. As a subject matter expert, you will lead local enhancement of safety, reliability and production throughput relating to all on site mechanical equipment. You will have a detailed understanding of industrial mechanical plant and a track record of leading and delivering maintenance improvement programs. Practical experience of an FMCG or large scale manufacturing process and the relative criticality of plant, including an understanding of RCA, FMEA & Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles is essential. Skills and experiences Chartered Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical apprentice trained with extensive equivalent experience. Working knowledge of the British Standards for Engineering Plant, Equipment and Practices Extensive engineering experience within FMCG or bulk product handling environments. Key Accountabilities Ensure the technical integrity of mechanical plant to ensure that product, process and systems meet specified requirements. Develop technical specifications to support the repair of non-routine mechanical breakdowns on site. Act as the site subject matter expert for all mechanical maintenance tasks to enhance safety, reliability and production throughput in line with site objectives. Take responsibility for coordination and management of Statutory and Mandatory compliance topics. Interpret business-wide standards and policy and ensure that they are understood and applied appropriately at site level and deliver legal compliance. Define technical specifications and acceptance testing standards for all mechanical maintenance tasks to ensure standardisation on site. Support the learning and development of the site APU teams through the provision of coaching and mentoring to ensure that they are fully equipped to deliver their objectives. Lead site based mechanical reliability centred maintenance initiatives to facilitate maximum equipment and plant uptime, and contribute to a cost per tonne reduction. Lead site based mechanical defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime. Lead a cross business expert group to facilitate standardisation of approach and the sharing of good practice. Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively. Lead by example by role-modelling the British Sugar Values and behaviours. Deliver and Support Capital projects Skills & Abilities: A proven ability to manage complex and conflicting requirements in a multi-site environment Ability to effectively lead a cross business technical team to deliver increased mechanical reliability and cost efficiency Effective influencing and negotiating skills Effective communication skills to influence at all levels across a site. Passion to succeed with a desire to broaden knowledge and experience Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical colleagues Coaching and mentoring skills along with a focus on continuous improvement Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and CMMS Personal Qualities & Behaviours: Energising situations to ensure effective outcomes Commitment to upholding the British Sugar Values Demonstrates highest personal health and safety standards at all times Works effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks required of them safely and effectively What we can offer you Salary of 65,000- 70,000 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 Payment of an annual professional membership Employee Referral Scheme A range of staff discounts Ongoing commitment to your professional development. Diversity and Inclusions 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. Sustainability For British Sugar, sustainability is economic, social and environmental. These three pillars set out the areas where our knowledge and resources are enabling us to make a positive change. They represent the issues that matter most to us, to our stakeholders and to the communities where we operate. Together, these three pillars give structure, direction and unity to all our sustainability efforts. We are focusing on playing our part in decarbonisation by committing to the achievement of group science-based targets that have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), inline with ABF Sugar's Global Mind, Local Champions framework. About British Sugar Our innovative approach to manufacturing also enables us to create a range of co-products from power generation and bioethanol, to animal feed and much more. 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 (url removed)
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 in to 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 Full Time, Permanent Location: Newark Salary: 30,740.64 Job Purpose An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores Operative to join British Sugar at Newark, reporting to the Stores Manager. This role is accountable for contributing to the efficient running of the stores, where a small team manages stocks of engineering parts, consumables, process chemicals and bulk goods. Core Accountabilities Issuing of materials from stores to site personnel Raising purchase orders using JDE software Raising purchase orders using web-based systems Using the factory CMMS system to record goods received Carrying out inventory stock checks, booking-out and managing stock items and consignment stock Carrying out stock checks of factory chemicals and bulk goods, and assisting with planning, ordering and supervision of deliveries Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, and to progress and expedite orders Resolving invoice queries Receipt of goods delivered to stores including offloading using counter-balance forklift Despatch of goods from stores Labelling items and replenishing stock locations Deputising for Stores Manager when required Taking responsibility for housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Highly organised and the ability to prioritise effectively with excellent attention to detail Ability and willingness to become trained to achieve Counterbalance Forklift license Ability to follow company financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity Ability to take responsibility for own workload and work together with the wider stores team Ability to work safely at all times and be constantly aware of the hazards in a complex industrial environment Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on site Ability to analyse and problem solve Good IT skills with a good level of literacy and numeracy Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
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 in to 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 Full Time, Permanent Location: Newark Salary: 30,740.64 Job Purpose An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores Operative to join British Sugar at Newark, reporting to the Stores Manager. This role is accountable for contributing to the efficient running of the stores, where a small team manages stocks of engineering parts, consumables, process chemicals and bulk goods. Core Accountabilities Issuing of materials from stores to site personnel Raising purchase orders using JDE software Raising purchase orders using web-based systems Using the factory CMMS system to record goods received Carrying out inventory stock checks, booking-out and managing stock items and consignment stock Carrying out stock checks of factory chemicals and bulk goods, and assisting with planning, ordering and supervision of deliveries Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, and to progress and expedite orders Resolving invoice queries Receipt of goods delivered to stores including offloading using counter-balance forklift Despatch of goods from stores Labelling items and replenishing stock locations Deputising for Stores Manager when required Taking responsibility for housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Highly organised and the ability to prioritise effectively with excellent attention to detail Ability and willingness to become trained to achieve Counterbalance Forklift license Ability to follow company financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity Ability to take responsibility for own workload and work together with the wider stores team Ability to work safely at all times and be constantly aware of the hazards in a complex industrial environment Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on site Ability to analyse and problem solve Good IT skills with a good level of literacy and numeracy Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential
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 in to 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 Full time, Permanent Location: Newark Salary: 49,000 to 60,000 Job Purpose Reporting to the Maintenance Process Manager, working as part of the site Engineering Support Team. This role is accountable for the efficient running of the stores across the whole site, supporting around 200 site-based employees and contractors. Core Accountabilities Managing and improving inventories of engineering stock, process chemicals, bulk stock and consumable items across the entire site Managing and delivering the corporate Procure to Pay and financial processes Responsibility for inventory stock checks, issuing items, processing new stock requests, managing stock items and consignment stock Line management of Stores Operatives Managing and continuously improving, visual standards, housekeeping, and safety of stores areas to a high standard Work with the stores managers at our other core sites to further develop our stores of the future initiative and lead the site implementation Liaising with the Procurement team on corporately agreed contracts and framework agreements as well as advising and supporting others on procurement processes. Raising purchase orders and resolving invoice queries using Oracle JDE software and web-based systems Liaising with suppliers and on-site departments to obtain quotations, drive best value, progress and expedite orders Updating the computerised maintenance management system, using web-based and mobile applications, as orders are processed and received Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Able to work proactively to maintain safe and efficient operation of the stores and understands the hazards of complex industrial environments Experience in a similar Engineering stores roles, or in related roles such as warehousing, logistics, procurement or buying Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Counterbalance Forklift license holder; or able and willing to become trained Strong demonstrable prioritisation and organisational skills with precise attention to detail taking responsibility for managing own and others workload Exposure and/or use of lean processes (six sigma, DMAIC, etc) and demonstrates the ability to analyse and problem solve Able to follow financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated and willing to take on a challenge Excellent communicator and personable; able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and engage and influence others
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
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 in to 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 Full time, Permanent Location: Newark Salary: 49,000 to 60,000 Job Purpose Reporting to the Maintenance Process Manager, working as part of the site Engineering Support Team. This role is accountable for the efficient running of the stores across the whole site, supporting around 200 site-based employees and contractors. Core Accountabilities Managing and improving inventories of engineering stock, process chemicals, bulk stock and consumable items across the entire site Managing and delivering the corporate Procure to Pay and financial processes Responsibility for inventory stock checks, issuing items, processing new stock requests, managing stock items and consignment stock Line management of Stores Operatives Managing and continuously improving, visual standards, housekeeping, and safety of stores areas to a high standard Work with the stores managers at our other core sites to further develop our stores of the future initiative and lead the site implementation Liaising with the Procurement team on corporately agreed contracts and framework agreements as well as advising and supporting others on procurement processes. Raising purchase orders and resolving invoice queries using Oracle JDE software and web-based systems Liaising with suppliers and on-site departments to obtain quotations, drive best value, progress and expedite orders Updating the computerised maintenance management system, using web-based and mobile applications, as orders are processed and received Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Able to work proactively to maintain safe and efficient operation of the stores and understands the hazards of complex industrial environments Experience in a similar Engineering stores roles, or in related roles such as warehousing, logistics, procurement or buying Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Counterbalance Forklift license holder; or able and willing to become trained Strong demonstrable prioritisation and organisational skills with precise attention to detail taking responsibility for managing own and others workload Exposure and/or use of lean processes (six sigma, DMAIC, etc) and demonstrates the ability to analyse and problem solve Able to follow financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated and willing to take on a challenge Excellent communicator and personable; able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and engage and influence others
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 in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets. Customer Service Apprentice Location : Peterborough Salary : 21,489.00 Contract Duration : 18 months In this apprenticeship, you will follow a Customer Service pathway, learning how to create best in class customer experience, working with our broad range of big brand customers. You will be an integral member of the team, learning how to manage and track customer satisfaction, administer sales, and resolve customer questions effectively, creating a positive experience throughout. An 18-month programme, following the Customer Services Specialist standard, achieving a Level 3 Customer Services qualification and all the practical experience alongside to be working in a Customer Service role from day 1. Working from our Head Office in Peterborough, 5-days per week, Monday-Friday and attending college 1 day per month. The scheme will give the opportunity to: Produce operating procedures that create a great customer experience Maintain British Sugar's service level agreements and review against our customer proposition. Active involvement in creating positive customer relationships. Produce customer Key Performance Indicators Join us on customer visits to build relationships and support our Commercial and Supply Chain teams Manage administration, reports and customer questions and actively identifying and reviewing improvement opportunities Assist in the production and maintenance of data, reports and spreadsheets Involved in successfully delivering our customer service projects Develop behavioural skills to be a great team member What will you need? Be aged 16 and over Be living and eligible to work in the UK Have achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 4/C which must include Maths, English and a Science To be able to travel to attend college 1 day per month Live our values of staying safe, drive to action, working together, respecting each other and being open and flexible Application Closing Date: 28th February 2025
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
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 in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets. Customer Service Apprentice Location : Peterborough Salary : 21,489.00 Contract Duration : 18 months In this apprenticeship, you will follow a Customer Service pathway, learning how to create best in class customer experience, working with our broad range of big brand customers. You will be an integral member of the team, learning how to manage and track customer satisfaction, administer sales, and resolve customer questions effectively, creating a positive experience throughout. An 18-month programme, following the Customer Services Specialist standard, achieving a Level 3 Customer Services qualification and all the practical experience alongside to be working in a Customer Service role from day 1. Working from our Head Office in Peterborough, 5-days per week, Monday-Friday and attending college 1 day per month. The scheme will give the opportunity to: Produce operating procedures that create a great customer experience Maintain British Sugar's service level agreements and review against our customer proposition. Active involvement in creating positive customer relationships. Produce customer Key Performance Indicators Join us on customer visits to build relationships and support our Commercial and Supply Chain teams Manage administration, reports and customer questions and actively identifying and reviewing improvement opportunities Assist in the production and maintenance of data, reports and spreadsheets Involved in successfully delivering our customer service projects Develop behavioural skills to be a great team member What will you need? Be aged 16 and over Be living and eligible to work in the UK Have achieved or predicted a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 4/C which must include Maths, English and a Science To be able to travel to attend college 1 day per month Live our values of staying safe, drive to action, working together, respecting each other and being open and flexible Application Closing Date: 28th February 2025
