Process Engineer

ASR Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sugar refining company is seeking a Process Engineer for their Thames Refinery in London. The role involves managing technical aspects of safety, environment, and quality, and includes opportunities for project management. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and relevant production experience. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive development environment.

Benefits

9% Company Contributed Pension Scheme

3 Volunteering/Charity Days per year

Life Assurance and Income Protection

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar production/manufacturing site operation.
• Good understanding of safety management systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical and plant-related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment, and Quality.
• Develop systems to measure key plant technical performance.
• Identify projects to enhance safety and reduce costs.

Skills

Technical understanding of process flows

Project management

Safety management systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle’s and Sidul.

What will you be doing?

This is an operational based role, you will be responsible for looking at the different factors that impact our refinery performance, resolving plant issues, optimising plant equipment, facilitating with operators and improving the overall technical and plant related aspects of our refinery.

Having a technical mindset to face challenges, troubleshoot and resolve should come naturally to you as well as an understanding of process flows and unit operations. As our Process Engineer you will work as part of a team of 4 and will have the opportunity to stand in for the Process Team Manager as and when required.

There is lots to be getting on with here and no 2 days are the same, from Quality incident and process investigations to energy optimisation and auditing. Once fully trained there will be the opportunity to get involve with various projects across the refinery.

You will;

• Assist in managing the technical and plant related aspects of Safety, Hygiene, Environment and Quality consistent with TALS procedures and targets to achieve continuous improvement and to meet legislative and regulatory compliance.
• Development of systems to measure key plant technical performance and output quality standards.
• Identify projects to enhance safety, de-bottleneck and improve technical performance / reduce costs.
• Manage medium sized projects (up to £100k).

This role is based on site in our Thames Refinery in London.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience in a similar production / manufacturing site operation
• Educated to degree level in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Good technical understanding of process flows and unit operations.
• Knowledge of safety management systems such as risk assessments and safety auditing

Training –We will support you by providing the tools to identify and pursue your own personal development plan, having dedicated time to discuss performance, development, and career progression. Full training will be provided whether that’s learning on the job, community volunteering experiences, mentoring, secondments or formal learning like apprenticeship and leadership programmes. We want you to achieve you full potential!

What can Tate & Lyle offer you

Our Reward philosophy at ASR Group is through merit-based pay which enables us to recognize your personal contribution and encourages your development and advancement.

We are proud of the suite of benefits we offer and there’s more to share with you as you go through our recruitment process!

• 9% Company Contributed Pension Scheme (when you contribute a minimum of 3%)
• 3 Volunteering/ Charity Days per year
• Life Assurance Scheme and Income protection scheme
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Tate & Lyle Sugars is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and where everyone feels valued and respected.