Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in Health & Safety across operations, engineering, and logistics.
- Develop core competencies and participate in a Graduate Core Skills Development Programme.
- Requires a degree in any discipline and a full UK driving licence, with a willingness to travel.
- Benefits include enhanced holiday, pension, discounts, and employee assistance.
About the Role
This is a graduate role within Tarmac's HSEQ team, focusing on Health & Safety across operations, engineering, and logistics. You will gain experience supporting the company's Health & Safety strategy and contributing to the production and supply of essential UK infrastructure materials.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Health & Safety Graduate, you will gain exposure to key business functions, including:
- Operations
- Engineering
- Logistics
You will gain practical experience by:
- Supporting the management and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System aligned to ISO 45001 standards.
- Assisting with the communication and implementation of Health & Safety initiatives, standards and procedures.
- Providing on-site Health & Safety support across a variety of operational locations.
- Reviewing incident and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting site audits, inspections and assurance activities.
- Engaging with contractors, customers and operational teams to promote safe ways of working.
- Participating in cross-functional projects that deliver improvements across the business.
- Working across multiple operational sites to develop a broad understanding of Health & Safety within a construction materials environment.
- Supporting behavioural safety initiatives and helping to drive a positive safety culture.
- Taking pride in delivering high-quality work while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
Your Development
Throughout the programme, you'll gain valuable practical experience while building the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a successful career in Health & Safety. You'll develop core competencies including:
- Agility and adaptability.
- Relationship building and collaboration.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Leadership behaviours and self-development.
- Customer focus and value creation.
- Operational and Health & Safety awareness.
- Continuous improvement and problem solving.
You’ll also 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.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Degree in any discipline.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and work across the UK.
Desirable:
- Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.
- A safety-first mindset.
- Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning.
- Interest in construction materials, manufacturing, engineering or operational environments.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
- Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
- Access to our Employee Communities (Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development)
- Training and development tailored to your goals