Electrical Engineering Graduate

Graduate Electrical Engineer Programme

Duration: 2 years

Locations:
Wissington

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Powering a world-class manufacturing business

At British Sugar, electrical engineering powers everything we do. Our sites combine advanced power generation, energy recovery, and distribution systems to produce up to 85 megawatts of electricity — keeping our factories running safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you’ll design, maintain, and develop the electrical infrastructure that supports the production of over a million tonnes of sugar each year — a true example of engineering on an industrial scale.

• Gain experience in power generation and distribution, including steam and gas turbine systems.
• Work with high-voltage and low-voltage networks, transformers, and switch gear.
• Support automation and control systems, from digital protection to modern control technologies.
• Contribute to upgrade and improvement projects focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Take part in capital projects — from design and specification through testing, commissioning, and delivery.

• A minimum 2:1 degree (or predicted) in Electrical, Electronic, Power, or Energy Engineering.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to diagnose issues and suggest practical solutions.
• An interest in large-scale industrial systems and how energy supports sustainable production.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills — able to collaborate and share ideas effectively.
• Flexibility to be based at and travel between any of our UK sites.
• 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.