Process Operator

Job Title

Process Operator

T&L SUGARS LIMITED

Plaistow Wharf

Process Shift Supervisor

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. With over 6 million tonnes of production capacity, the company owns and operates refineries in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the European Union. The brand portfolio includes Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyles, and Sidul.

3‑week rotation: 1 week days, 1 week afternoons & 1 week nights.

Processing raw ingredients to produce value‑added products for the Plaistow packing lines and bulk customers, including LGS & flavoured blends on a shift basis.

• Operate the plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards, with thorough knowledge of bulk chemicals and associated risks.
• Achieve required processing volume while maintaining process specifications such as brix, colour, pH, ash, and hardness. Control critical process points and inputs (syrup and chemicals).
• Perform testing and maintain records for traceability.
• Sample and record water quality for utilities such as cooling tower, steam boilers, and water softeners.
• Provide flexible cover for the Process Shift Supervisor.
• Prepare flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe against required specification.
• Load bulk and return tankers and blend process ingredients to recipe, ensuring hygiene standards.
• Control material release of all syrup products by filter and visual check; minimise concession through tight specifications.
• Adhere to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational data.
• Maintain SHEQ standards and records for product traceability and audit requirements.
• Control retained retail pack samples and customer bulk samples for traceability exercises.
• Possess thorough knowledge of all syrup packing lines and utilities for hygiene, routing, routine testing, and troubleshooting.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement program by monitoring and driving triggers.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders.

• Good prioritising, analytical and team‑working skills.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Effective communication at all levels within the business.
• Self‑motivated with responsibility for decisions impacting production, flexibility, labour & costs.
• Good computer skills, especially MS Word & Excel.
• High numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to provide basic holiday/sick cover for the Plaistow Shift Supervisor.

• Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.

• High proficiency in SAP (Inventory, C of A, & production modules).
• CI capability/experience.

• GCSE/A‑level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science.
• Experience with in a FMCG/Food Manufacturing organisation.

Our goal at Tate & Lyle Sugars is to be the most admired sweetener company. Service excellence, efficiency & sustainability, value‑add, and talent & culture form the foundation of our values.