Agribusiness recruits to support its expansion

Selby-based family-run agribusiness Sedamyl is looking for new staff to fill a number of roles to support its current expansion project.

The business, which manufacturers proteins, alcohol, starches, and sweeteners, has previously announced an £80m investment which will see its Yorkshire plant double its potable alcohol capacity and add new lines for the production of liquid sweeteners.

The expansion is creating up to 75 jobs, which will support hundreds more roles in the supply chain.

As well as recruitment opportunities, the expansion plans will see the Italian firm double its UK production, add new product lines, and provide an increased market for wheat grown by local farmers.

The company is now looking for a variety of roles to support the operations including shift operators and logistics staff along with lab technicians, mechanics, and engineers.

In the past decade, Sedamyl’s workforce has expanded from just 40 people in 2012 to nearly 100 in 2021.

Elena Frandino, managing director at Sedamyl UK and a member of family that has owned the business for 60 years, said: “Over the years we have built a solid reputation in Selby and are now a major local employer, and that is all down to our incredible team of dedicated staff.

“We know how important it is to retain the very best workers and have invested heavily to ensure we offer an attractive package and a positive workplace culture.

“This latest development means we can continue to recruit to support our team and the local economy, whilst maintaining our position as one of the leading UK manufacturers of sweeteners, starches and derivatives.”

Ross Glover, who has worked at Sedamyl for seven years, spending time as a shift operator before becoming a technical operator, added: “It’s rare to be part of an expansion of this size and see all the accomplishments along the way. I expect the company to continue to grow and succeed year on year, developing the workforce as it does so.”