Logistics Graduate

Tarmac Trading Limited; Buxton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounts via rewards site

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac’s Logistics Graduate role in the UK & Ireland Cement and Packed division sits at the heart of moving essential materials. Based near Buxton at the Tunstead Cement Plant, you will join our Graduate Scheme to learn how data analysis, process improvement and cross-functional collaboration drive safer, more efficient logistics.

You’ll analyse data, work with hauliers, visit sites, support sustainability initiatives and develop leadership skills through our core development programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as required.
• Desirable: A passion for challenging the norm and improving how things work.
• Desirable: Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: Confidence working with data and identifying trends.
• Desirable: A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and projects.
• Desirable: A desire to learn, develop and grow professionally.
• Desirable: Strong teamwork skills, alongside the ability to work independently.
• Desirable: Interest in logistics, supply chain operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with hauliers and operational teams to keep our logistics function running smoothly.
• Influence safety standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse data, identify trends, develop reports and recommend smarter ways of working.
• Visit operational sites to understand how logistics supports the manufacture and distribution of cementitious products.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments to build your network and deliver value across the business.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, technology and innovation to support future business improvements.
• Review industry standards and best practice to support compliance and operational excellence.
• Help maintain and enhance Tarmac’s position as a leading supplier of construction materials.
• Support the alignment of fleet and logistics strategies with the company’s sustainability and environmental commitments.
• Manage multiple processes and projects while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Join us at a game-changing time for our industry! The construction industry is evolving, and logistics is at the heart of that transformation.We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Graduate to join our UK & Ireland Cement and Packed division. As part of the UK & Ireland Cement and Packed division, you will participate in our Graduate Scheme, designed to develop your ability to make impactful business decisions, communicate effectively, present with confidence, and build many other key professional skills. Our Logistics team plays a critical role in keeping UK infrastructure moving, ensuring our cementitious products are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably to customers across the country. This is an exciting opportunity where you will contribute directly to the success of the business and see the outputs of your hard work all around you, quite literally.This role is based at our Cement Plant Tunstead near Buxton, the Peak District.

What You’ll Be Doing

What You’ll Be DoingThis is a role for those who love detail but think big. You’ll be analysing data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to make our logistics operations smarter, safer, and more efficient.

• Work with hauliers and operational teams to keep our logistics function running smoothly.
• Influence safety standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse data, identify trends, develop reports and recommend smarter ways of working.
• Visit operational sites to understand how logistics supports the manufacture and distribution of cementitious products.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple departments to build your network and deliver value across the business.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, technology and innovation to support future business improvements.
• Review industry standards and best practice to support compliance and operational excellence.
• Help maintain and enhance Tarmac’s position as a leading supplier of construction materials.
• Support the alignment of fleet and logistics strategies with the company’s sustainability and environmental commitments.
• Manage multiple processes and projects while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.

Your Development

We recognise that our graduates are vital to our future success, which is why we invest heavily in their development through structured training, ongoing support and opportunities to work on exciting projects. As part of our Graduate Programme, you will gain exposure to different areas of the business while developing the commercial, operational and leadership skills required for a successful career. You will also take part in our Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, designed to help you build leadership skills, business understanding and professional networks.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in any discipline.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK as required.

Desirable

• A passion for challenging the norm and improving how things work.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with data and identifying trends.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and projects.
• A desire to learn, develop and grow professionally.
• Strong teamwork skills, alongside the ability to work independently.
• Interest in logistics, supply chain operations and continuous improvement.

Why Choose Tarmac?

This is where talent meets opportunity- ignite your potential! 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.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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