British Sugar plc : Employer profile

Company profile

British Sugar is the leading supplier to the UK and Ireland food and beverage markets.

The sole processor of the UK sugar beet crop it produces more than 1 million tonnes of sugar in its 4 factories from 7 million tonnes of sugar beet. The company was the first to manufacture bioethanol in the UK at its Wissington site in Norfolk and seeks to turn all of its inputs into sustainable products.

Our business is not just about sugar, we have expanded the range of co-products we produce. These products include animal feed, soil conditioning and landscaping products, electricity and even tomatoes. We are also involved in the developing bioethanol industry and seed coating and enhancement technology.

From engineers to Agriculturalists we rely on a wide range of professionals. While the group is extremely diverse, it retains a unique culture that is as friendly and supportive as a small company but with the excitement of a truly international business. It also means that every individual has a chance to make a highly visible impact.

The graduate programmes begin with a comprehensive induction to the business, the structure, the market and the business issues we face. This induction is followed by a series of core training modules to give graduates from all disciplines an insight into general business topics and general management skills. Throughout the scheme each graduate will be supported by their own personally assigned mentor. A wide variety of training courses are offered throughout the duration of the programme.

At British Sugar you are encouraged to take ownership of your own career progression to help you develop the expertise and personal qualities you will need to achieve your career goals. A highly advanced programme of functional training and cross-functional project work will allow you to build wider credibility and competence.

Challenging work, early responsibility and exciting career opportunities are the hallmark of the British Sugar Graduate schemes. Our flexible programmes provide the optimal combination of practical experience and structured training to prepare you for a career in senior management.

We offer a competitive starting salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. All graduate salaries are reviewed regularly in line with personal performance and achievement of professional qualification as appropriate.

We have graduate and placement opportunities for highly motivated students across a variety of our business divisions, including Finance, Engineering, Agriculture, Science, and Business.

To be considered for any of our schemes you must have a relevant degree and be expecting or have obtained a 2:1 classification. You need to be adaptable, resilient, and have well developed team working skills combined with a passion for the area of work that you are applying to.

How to apply

For further information and to apply for one of our graduate opportunities see British Sugar Graduate Recruitment.