Health & Safety Graduate

Tarmac; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Rew

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities: Health & Well-Be

Training and development tailored to你的

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting a Health & Safety Graduate to join our HSEQ team. You’ll rotate across operations, engineering and logistics, gaining practical experience while supporting our Health & Safety strategy and ensuring safe, compliant practices.

The role offers exposure to a range of sites and projects within the construction materials sector. You’ll develop core competencies in safety management, incident analysis, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, preparing you

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and continuous improvement of Health & Safety Management System aligned to ISO 45001.
• Assist with communication and implementation of Health & Safety initiatives, standards and procedures.
• Provide on-site Health & Safety support across various locations.
• Review incident and performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support site audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Engage with contractors and operational teams to promote safe ways of working.
• Participate in cross-functional projects delivering improvements across the business.
• Develop broad understanding of Health & Safety in a construction materials environment.
• Support behavioural safety initiatives and drive a positive safety culture.
• Deliver high-quality work with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Graduate to join our HSEQ team, gaining first-hand experience across our operations, engineering and logistics functions while helping to support the production and supply of materials that are essential to the UK's infrastructure. Through structured rotations, real responsibility and professional development, you'll play an active role in supporting our Health & Safety strategy across a diverse range of operational environments, helping us achieve our goal of ensuring everyone goes home safe, every day. What You’ll Be Doing As a Health & Safety Graduate, you’ll 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

We recognise that our graduates are vital to the future success of our business, which is why we invest heavily in 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.

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.

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
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development tailored to your goals