Key Takeaways
- 3-year Process Engineering Graduate Programme at Tarmac's Dunbar Cement Plant.
- Gain hands-on experience in cement manufacturing, process optimisation, and safety.
- Requires a Degree in Chemical Engineering and willingness to travel/relocate.
- Includes development programmes, enhanced holiday, pension, and discounts.
- Applications may close early due to high volume.
About the Role
Process Engineering Graduate Programme
Kickstart your Engineering career at Tarmac with our Process Engineering Graduate Programme! Work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and learn from the best as you help shape the new era of construction!
We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Process Engineer to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at our Dunbar Cement Plant.
As part of the UK and Ireland Cement, Lime 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
- Gain a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing, and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme.
- Get hands-on experience on site, contributing to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for improved output, stability, and environmental aspects.
- While your first 3 years will primarily be based at one Plant, you will then be expected to gain valuable experience on Plants across our UK and Ireland Cluster or participate in an exciting international assignment.
- 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 unplanned downtime.
- Play a key role in important projects to help improve the way we work and deliver added value.
- Take pride in all work completed and be 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.
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Degree in Chemical 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
- Motivated and loves a challenge
- Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!
Ready to shape the future? Apply now and start your journey with Tarmac.
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