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Earn £30,000 plus £1,500 joining bonus
You will be expected to use the knowledge gained from your engineering degree to continuously improve processes and introduce new technology while keeping the 24/7 operation running like clockwork. All this in an environment where health and safety is simply vital. Within 18 months, you’ll have the opportunity to run your own shift; to lead and be managing the whole process. It’s a massive responsibility.
The scheme is factory-based and offers a job with real management team exposure from day one, involvement in the full production lifecycle and a chance to play a high-profile role in our business. That includes running your own factory sooner rather than later.
Attributes
You’re going to need a 'can-do' attitude plus a passion to excel for large-scale engineering. As one of our future leaders, you will also need tenacity, to take pride in your work, an enquiring mind and the ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions. You’re keen to take on early responsibility because it won’t be long before you’re a Shift Operations Manager within the factory. That means you’ll need great interpersonal skills and have a talent for influencing those around you and promote being safe in the workplace. A positive approach will be essential, while the ability to problem solve in innovative and lateral ways will be desirable. Of course, in such a challenging environment you’ll need the energy, tenacity and drive to stand out from the crowd.
Requirements
A 2:1 or higher in one of the following Engineering disciplines; Chemical / Mechanical / Process / Electrical / Mechatronics or a degree in Chemistry is the minimum. If you can demonstrate industrial work experience, whether as a placement or summer job, even better.
Willing and able to relocate throughout the course of the scheme
Committed to the demands of a top graduate scheme
Ability to undertake professional qualifications as and when required
Training & Development
We want you to lead sooner rather than later and so the course is geared very much towards early achievement. Your continual progress and development throughout the graduate scheme is paramount to your success. You will have an experienced coach and mentor to ensure you progress and keep up to speed. Every 6 months we will assess you against clearly defined objectives. You will receive all the support you require to enable you to meet our business and your personal goals.
Benefits
The benefits of a career with British Sugar are an appealing mix of the professional and the financial:
£30,000, reviewed every six months
£1,500 joining bonus
Moving Assistance
Support towards achieving Chartered status
Formal and informal mentoring schemes
Opportunities for cross-functional moves
21 days' holiday rising to 26 days’ after one year of service, plus 8 statutory public holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Other flexible benefits
Professional qualifications sponsorship
Please note:
Our 2012 mechanical engineering vacancies are filled, but we still have opportunities in chemical, electrical and mechatronics disciplines.
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