Data Analytics & Process Control Graduate

British Sugar Plc; West Dereham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is offering a Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Process Engineering Graduate Programme. Participants will engage in live projects aimed at enhancing production reliability and sustainability. Ideal candidates will hold a minimum 2:1 degree in relevant fields and demonstrate strong analytical and teamwork skills. The programme prepares graduates for a permanent role as a Process Analytics Engineer and emphasizes the use of digital tools in manufacturing.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in using data and digital tools to solve real-world challenges in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends, and make practical recommendations.
• Proactive approach to learning, curiosity about technology, and openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects that improve reliability, optimise production, and reduce environmental impact.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and data specialists.
• Gain experience using data tools to analyse operational performance.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Process automation

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in relevant engineering or numerate discipline

Tools

Data visualisation platforms

Job description

Join our Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Process Engineering Graduate Programme and see how digital technology is transforming the way we make sugar. You'll learn how data, analytics, and automation can make our processes more efficient, reliable, and sustainable - and play an active role in driving this change. Through structured learning and hands‑on project work, you'll gain experience across manufacturing, supply chain, and digital transformation teams. By the end of the programme, you'll be ready to move into a permanent Process Analytics Engineer role.

• Work on live projects that improve reliability, optimise production, and reduce environmental impact.
• Develop skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and process automation to solve real engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and data specialists to turn insights into measurable results.
• Gain experience using data tools and visualisation platforms to analyse operational performance.
• Learn how digital systems and automation drive safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Build communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills for a future in data‑driven manufacturing.
• A minimum 2:1 degree (or predicted) in Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering, or in a numerate discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, or Data Analytics.
• An interest in using data and digital tools to solve real‑world challenges in manufacturing or engineering.
• The ability to analyse information, identify trends, and make practical recommendations.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills - able to build relationships and explain technical ideas clearly.
• A proactive approach to learning, curiosity about technology, and openness to feedback.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Alignment with our values: staying safe, driving to action, working together, respecting each other, and being open and flexible.
• 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.