Vacant job

Are you a responsible person who contributes with initiative and good collaboration? Nordic Sugar in Örtofta is now looking for a process operator/maintenance technician for the Sugar department! Become part of our team and contribute to our journey towards sustainability!

We are now looking for someone to take on the role of Process Operator/Maintenance Technician in the “Sugar” department. This is an important and varied role in an inclusive department with 18 other colleagues. The responsibilities of the role follow the year at the sugar factory, which is divided into two periods: the beet campaign (September to January) when we produce sugar and feed products from sugar beets, and the maintenance period (February to August). The position is a permanent employment and is performed during daytime in the maintenance period, and shifts during the beet campaign. The position is based in Örtofta.

Main tasks:

As a process operator during the beet campaigns, the work consists of:

• Working in a team with careful monitoring and control within the sugar process section to ensure efficient operation.
• Implementing operational optimizations in the production process using control systems and laboratory analyses, as well as making necessary process corrections in consultation with other employees on the shift.
• Carrying out operator maintenance and assisting in larger repair efforts.

As a maintenance technician during the maintenance periods, the work consists of:

• Working in a team that collectively is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of our machinery and production equipment in our beet factory.
• Participating in project work, e.g., during investment work and other changes within the workplace.

Your background

• You have a technical/mechanical basic education at the high school level or equivalent.
• You have good experience in maintenance/repair of process equipment in the manufacturing industry.
• You are proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• You have good knowledge of the Office suite.

Who you are

You are a responsible and meticulous person who always strives to deliver the highest quality in everything you do. With your initiative and self-driven attitude, you tackle new challenges with enthusiasm and determination. You thrive in collaboration with others and actively contribute to creating a positive and productive work environment. Finally, you are comfortable with some of the work being done at heights and in confined spaces.

What do we offer?

Nordic Sugar is not just an ordinary company – it is a place where we together strive to shape a flavorful future. We want to offer you the chance to gain a meaningful and rewarding experience, be part of our community, and make a difference.

Through our collective agreement, you have extensive protection both in case of illness and for your pension. With us, you have the unique opportunity to take your vacation by the hour, and we also have a working time reduction of up to 58 hours. We have good development opportunities and benefits such as gym and massage at work, wellness grants, working time reduction, parental leave supplements, and well-prepared lunch at a favorable price.

Ready to apply?

If you wish for further information about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Jacob Drejsanger, phone: 0709 537215, or HR manager Caroline Teinvall 0709537597. Questions of a union nature are answered by Stefan Lind, IF Metall, phone: 0709539699. You can send your application for the position of process operator/maintenance technician to us via the application button by 2025-04-04. We work with ongoing selection. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

We kindly decline all contacts regarding additional channels, campaigns, or recruitment support.

More about us – be part of developing the future of the food industry

At Nordic Sugar Sweden, we work with the sustainable food chain in focus, and with significant investments, we aim to become one of the most modern and competitive sugar industries in Europe. Our “Go Green” initiative means that we are constantly developing new, resource-smart, sustainable energy solutions – something that last year earned us Eslöv Municipality's environmental award. Our sugar beets come from about 1,000 growers in southern Sweden, and our products are sold under the brands Nordic Sugar for industry and Dansukker for consumers. From the residues of sugar production, we produce high-quality feed.

Ready to take the step and be part of Nordic Sugar? Submit your application today, make a difference, and feel the pride of contributing to the entire sugar production of Sweden.

Life becomes much duller without us and our sugar. Welcome to the sugar company of all of Sweden!