Electrical Engineer - Graduate (Development)
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Position Overview & Specifications
At British Sugar, engineering is at the heart of all that we do, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging, rewarding and safe work environment for our employees. As an electrical engineering graduate, you will be given the opportunity to work on our electrical systems from 33kV & 11kV distribution, generation, motor control centres, variable speed drives through to the latest industrial control and communication systems. Coupled with the opportunity to work on exciting projects and further develop your degree-based engineering skills whilst building a strong foundation for your future career with us.
Our graduate development programme offers a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you achieve success. You will work alongside experienced professionals, receiving mentorship and training to help you grow and develop in your role. You will be based across our manufacturing sites in East Anglia and have a tailored training and development programme to support your career path.
Our offering to you also includes:
- £30,000 - £35,000
- 26 days holiday, plus statutory public holidays
- 4% pension scheme from day 1 of joining scheme (matched up to 10%)
- Retail discounts / offers via My Staff Shop
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Family Friendly Policies
- Learning and development support throughout the scheme to build your professional and personal skills
- IET professional qualifications support & sponsorship
What’s key for us from you is:
- A 2:1 or higher degree in a (Electrical) Engineering
- Ability to undertake an extensive management and technical development programme
- Ability to relocate across East Anglia throughout the duration of, and at the end of the scheme
Apply today and take the first step towards a successful and rewarding career.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Engineer - Graduate (Development) roles across British Sugar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £56,670 - £60,803 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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