Integrated Facilities Management Success with British Sugar

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Sector

Manufacturing

Services

Total Facilities Management

Key Criteria

Productivity

Region

UK

The logo features a green and yellow circular swirl above the words British Sugar in green and yellow gradient text on a white background.
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Executive Summary

British Sugar operates four advanced manufacturing plants and a customer supply site, each with distinct requirements and high regulatory expectations. The customer needed a collaborative facilities management approach that maintained GMP compliance, improved reporting, and supported long-term value across multiple locations.

The project team delivered an Integrated Facilities Management model that consolidated services, strengthened operational oversight, and supported British Sugar’s commitment to social value and community engagement.

  • 16+ Years Partnership

    long-term operational collaboration

  • 100% Audit Completion

    maintained across a full decade of service

  • 95% Water Reduction

    from advanced steam cleaning

  • 50+ Absence Reduction

    linked to proactive wellbeing initiatives

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The Brief

The customer required a streamlined and compliant FM approach to support safe, efficient, and resilient manufacturing operations.

Deliver GMP-compliant facilities management across multiple production sites.
Consolidate the supply chain for improved efficiency and transparency.
Support social value programmes within local communities.
Enhance operational resilience and safety standards.
Improve reporting, visibility, and budget optimisation.
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The Outcome

The Integrated Facilities Management approach improved GMP standards, strengthened operational control, and delivered clear efficiencies across all sites. Consolidated reporting and supply-chain coordination enhanced visibility of performance, while targeted wellbeing and environmental initiatives supported wider organisational goals.

The partnership continues to deliver measurable improvements in compliance, efficiency, and social value, contributing to safer and more resilient operations across the estate.

“The people are what make this possible. Here at British Sugar, we see ourselves as one team – ‘our team’. Succeeding in a dynamic, challenging environment takes understanding, commitment, and a true sense of belonging. Strong facilities management support consistently helps to ensure customer expectations are met.”

Site General Manager at British Sugar

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