Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Tarmac; Barry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Discounts

Support helpline

Employee communities

Training & development

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for the Cement & Packed division at Aberthaw Plant in Wales. You’ll join a 3-year development programme, learning cement engineering, manufacturing and production while contributing to plant performance.

You will rotate across plants in the UK & Ireland, with potential international assignments, and participate in a core skills development programme to boost business knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Willing to travel and work across locations in UK & Ireland.
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gained understanding of cement engineering and production processes.
• Contribute to plant performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Track process parameters and analyse data for improvements.
• Support safety policies and drive safety improvements.
• Gain experience across multiple plants and international assignments.

Skills

Mech Eng Degree

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job IntroductionKickstart your Engineering career at Tarmac with our Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at our Aberthaw Plant in Wales.As part of the UK and Ireland Cement and Packed division you as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer 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 doingLearn your Engineering craft, gaining a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programmeContribute to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspectsAssist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modificationsGain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvementsInvolvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtimeDevelop knowledge and understanding of the integration of new systems into our plant operationsWhilst your first 3 years will primarily be based on 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 assignmentTaking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed!Your DevelopmentWe 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 forEssentialDegree in Mechanical EngineeringDriving license and ability to travelWilling to work in different locations across UK and Ireland (and international assignments in the future)DesirableOrganisational, Communication and Analytical skillsPassionate about working safelyEnthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!Ready to shape the future? Apply now and start your journey with TarmacWhy Choose Tarmac?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 entitlementContributory pension scheme Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helplineAccess 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 DevelopmentTraining and development tailored to your goalsDon’t Miss Out!We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of candidates- so if this sounds like your kind of opportunity, get your application in ASAP!Tarmac Trading Limited TarmacSalary CompetitiveFrequency AnnualJob Reference tarmac/TP/115/8247Contract Type GraduateClosing Date 13 December, 2026Job Category Early CareersBusiness Unit Cement & PackedLocation Barry, United KingdomPosted on 3 November, 2026