Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Driving license and ability to travel
• Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland (and international assignments in the future)
Desirable
• Organisational, communication and analytical skills
• Passionate about working safely
• Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!
  
  We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at Aberthaw Cement Plant in Wales.
As part of the UK and Ireland Cement and Packed division, you will participate in our 3-year graduate scheme, helping you to make decisions to deliver business impact, present powerfully, communicate effectively and many more key skills. You will play an important role in keeping UK infrastructure moving, contributing towards the successful production of cementitious products. An exciting role where you can see the outputs of your hard work all around you (quite literally!) What you'll be doing
• Learn your engineering craft, gaining a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme
• Contribute to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspects
• Assist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modifications
• Gain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvements
• Involvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtime
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the integration of new systems into our plant operations
• Whilst your first 3 years will primarily be based on one plant you will then be expected to gain valuable experience on plants across our UK and Ireland Cluster by participating in an exciting international assignment
• Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed !
Your Development We recognise that our graduates are vital to our future success, which is why we invest in their development through training, ongoing support, and opportunities to work on exciting projects. You'll take part in our Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, designed to boost your business knowledge, strengthen your soft skills, and connect you with other grads and leaders across Tarmac., At Tarmac, we believe in building more than just roads and infrastructure-we build careers. As the UK's largest construction materials company, we offer exciting early career opportunities that fit your lifestyle, whether you're on-site, in the office, or a mix of both. Join us to earn, learn, and grow while helping shape a more sustainable future. We're committed to your development and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive.


• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Inclusive employee communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage), LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, and Female Voice
• Training and development tailored to your goals