Apprenticeships at British Sugar
Our apprenticeship schemes are a great way to start your career with the only sugar producer in the UK that uses farm assured beet crops and partners with 2,300 growers.
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Our apprenticeship schemes offer a fantastic way to start your career with the UK’s only sugar producer using farm-assured beet crops, partnering with over 2,300 growers nationwide.
Whether you’re finishing school or college, or considering a career change, an apprenticeship at British Sugar allows you to earn while you learn. You’ll spend around 80% of your time gaining hands-on experience, working alongside our experts, and 20% of your time working towards a fully funded qualification, all while receiving a salary and benefits.
Our apprenticeships typically last 2.5 to 4.5 years, after which you’ll move into your first role within the business, equipped with valuable skills, experience and confidence.
From day one, you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive and supportive culture where your ideas, opinions, and innovation are valued. We’re big enough to offer a varied and interesting career, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.
Why British Sugar
What are we looking for?
Each scheme has specific requirements, but to undertake an apprenticeship we need you to:
- Be aged 16/18 and over (depending on scheme)
- Be living and eligible to work in the UK
- Not be in full-time education
- Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C which must include Maths, English and a Science
- Live our values of staying safe, drive to action, working together, respecting each other and being open and flexible
What you’ll gain
Alongside your training and qualification, you’ll benefit from a competitive rewards package, including:
- Competitive starting salary (reviewed annually as your skills grow)
- Company-matched pension scheme (up to 10%)
- Access to private medical insurance
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail discounts
- Access to on-site gym facilities (available at some sites)
Your salary on completion will reflect the role you’re trained for and whether you work shifts.
Imagine what’s next for you
If you’re looking for a career where you can develop practical skills, contribute to a vital UK industry, and be part of a business shaping a sustainable future — a British Sugar apprenticeship could be the perfect place to start.
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