Process Technician

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?

As a Process Technician here at Tate and Lyle Sugars you will be responsible for operating the Refining plant with emphasis on safe operation, a quality product, optimisation, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to the overall success of the refinery by maintaining efficient and reliable refining processes.

Working alongside the Console Operator, Senior Process Technician, Shift Manager and Area Manager you will operate to the required safety, environmental, quality, hygiene, and output standards. As part of a team, you will -

• Utilise the plant computer systems to ensure smooth and efficient performance and to interrogate the systems for deviation of process parameters taking appropriate corrective action as required.
• Work together with colleagues in the area as a small and responsive team, sharing workload and reporting to ensure efficient operation.
• Demonstrate an ability to make quick and correct decisions based on all available data to optimise the plant.
• Work with Process Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and the Senior Process Technician in order to develop the plant by accurately fault finding and proposing meaningful Continuous Improvement projects.
• Maintain a clear and concise log of events during the shift and to submit an accurate report at the end each shift.

Location - Thames Refinery, East London

Hours of Work - Shift work (06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00)

What are we looking for?

• Relevant experience in a similar production / manufacturing site operation
• Self-motivated with a desire for personal and plant development.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise.
• Good computer skills and understanding of control systems.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate data leading to decision making.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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!

• Competitive Salary
• Shift allowance
• 26 days annual
• 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
• Family Friendly Policies
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener, Company.

Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.

Efficiency and Sustainability- Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low-cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.

Value-Add: create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain, and motivate a winning team.