Careers

Working with Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle is a world leading ingredients company with operations predominantly focused in the Americas, Europe and South East Asia. We produce a diverse range of food and industrial ingredients made from renewable resources such as corn (maize) and sugar. Our customer base includes major food, beverage and household brands, co-packers (own-label food and beverages), retail customers and industrial clients in sectors such as paper manufacturing and textiles.

As a global business, Tate & Lyle offers a vast array of opportunities to its employees. You could be working within our Food & Industrial Ingredients divisions in Europe or the Americas. Alternatively, you could be based in our major sugar operations in the UK or Portugal. Whether you are working for one of these businesses or somewhere further afield, you will be part of our global workforce. In the year to 31 March 2008, we employed 6,488 people in our subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Our Culture/Values and People

At Tate & Lyle we know that recruiting, developing and retaining the right people is a decisive factor in achieving success and creating competitive advantage. We work hard to retain people who can make a difference and actively contribute towards meeting Group objectives.

• We expect our employees to take initiative and act in a cost-effective manner, working quickly and efficiently.
• We value people who are flexible and feel comfortable with the continuous change required to cope with market evolution and competitive pressure.
• We look for people who are keen to take responsibility and initiative, possess excellent interpersonal skills and who demonstrate an open mind and team spirit.

Tate & Lyle is committed to a work environment that values professional development and personal growth. We provide a challenging and demanding environment and promote open communication and continuous learning. We reward skills and competencies, performance and results. Our management style is one of fair play, consistency, trust and mutual respect.

Recruitment Policy

Tate & Lyle is committed to equal opportunities in all parts of the business. Our Group policy is to recruit, train and retain the best person for the job based on individual merit and everyone will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability, age, ethnic origin or religion.

Training and Development

At Tate & Lyle, the training and development of employees is a key priority and critical to achieving our business objectives. We provide a supportive culture in which employees take an active role in planning and achieving their training and development goals. We create opportunities which develop new skills and increase levels of competence and sponsor educational and technical development through continuing education programmes. In addition, we encourage and support employee participation in technical training programmes, conferences, seminars, and trade shows.

Rewards and Benefits

We recognise the value of our employees and rewards include attractive, competitive salaries and excellent, comprehensive benefits packages. In order to remain competitive and attract (and retain) high calibre employees, we undertake regular reviews of our local and national markets. We also reward our employees through recognition and growth opportunities and aim to provide a pleasurable and positive working environment. The Group sponsors a variety of employee social and sporting activities. Our dress code is business-casual.