Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Cement & Process Optimisation

Heidelberg Materials UK; Mold; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal Training

Mentoring and Coaching

Career Progression

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is launching a graduate programme for recent Mechanical Engineering graduates to develop skills in cement production and process optimisation. Based at sites like Padeswood, the programme blends hands-on operational experience with structured training.

Starting salary £30,937 per annum, fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week, with progression opportunities within a global building materials leader.

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2026 or graduating in 2027 with a 2:1 in Mechanical Engineering.
• British citizenship or UK settled status and a valid UK driving licence.
• Successful applicants will join a fixed-term, 40-hour per week graduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of cement production and process optimisation.
• Learn data collection, KPI reporting, and performance improvement methods.
• Work across multiple departments to support production targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is launching a graduate programme for recent Mechanical Engineering graduates to develop skills in cement production and process optimisation. Based at sites like Padeswood, the programme blends hands-on operational experience with structured training.

Starting salary £30,937 per annum, fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week, with progression opportunities within a global building materials leader.