Process Engineering Apprentice

• 24/08/2026
• 27,000
• Apprenticeship - Level 3
• Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BB.

In this apprenticeship, you will follow a Process Engineering pathway, learning the science behind how we make sugar and how to control and monitor our process plants and its equipment efficiently, economically, and safely from slicing to diffusion and evaporation, to filtering.

A 30-month learning programme, following the Science Manufacturing Technician Standard, achieving a Level 3 Process Technology qualification and all the practical experience alongside, to be ready to move into a Process Technician role.

Working from our Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Newark or Wissington factory sites, on a 12-hour shift pattern of 4 days at work and then 4 days not at work. This includes working some weekends and bank holidays.

This scheme gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn how the key operational functions Extraction, Refinery, Pulp Management, Energy, Co-Products and Customer Supply work within our factories.

• Gain a solid knowledge of our processes and equipment.

• Understand our systems and procedures to work safely and efficiently.

• Develop the behavioural skills to be a great team member.

What will you need?  You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 5/C or above which must include Maths, English and a Science.

Candidates must be able to travel to the workplace and to attend College.

Closing Date: TBC

As part of your application, please ensure your CV includes your relevant experiences, key skills, and examples that show your enthusiasm for this apprenticeship and why you’d be a great fit.

Job Ref: AP-0013