Seasonal Utility Operator

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 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. Each September we begin our sugar production cycle; we are currently recruiting six Operatives to join our team during this busy time.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals to join our team on a fixed-term contract from October 2026 to the end of March 2027.

Ideally you will have experience of:

• Machine operations
• Manual handling
• Food processing or heavy industries
• Pedestrian operated pallet truck

If you understand the priority of safety, are a self-motivator, a great communicator, can follow instructions and site procedures, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

This role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, with each shift lasting 12 hours.

Key duties include:

• Manually changing slicer blocks into and out of the slicing machines and use of the hand tools to change cutting blades in slicer blocks to ensure the quality & quantity of sliced beet is maintained.
• Cleaning duties within the slicing area and across the factory. Includes use of pressure washing equipment and physical cleaning methods such as brushing/shoveling.
• Inspection of filtration equipment and manually cleaning the equipment, including replacement of filter cloths.
• Walking the plant and looking out for any issues to raise to the site process team.
• Assisting with laboratory analysis, getting samples, and performing tests

You will be required to be available to work over the Christmas period, however a bank holiday bonus will be awarded if you are required.

Due to the nature of this role, you may be required to change your working pattern however notice will be given.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary £14.89 – £18.75/hr 
• Annual leave is pro-rated over duration of contract and paid as a bonus at the end of contract.  
• A ‘Retention’ bonus is available based on attendance and performance – paid at end of contact.
• Overtime (not guaranteed but may be available (£22.82/hr). Incentive for any bank holidays worked)
• 4% pension matched.
• PPE provided.