Process / Chemical Engineering Graduate

Tarmac; Barry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac invites graduates to join its Process Engineering Graduate Programme at the Aberthaw cement plant, with a 3-year scheme across UK sites including Barry. You will gain hands-on experience in cement engineering, production and process optimisation while working on real projects and international assignments.

Essentially, a Chemical Engineering degree, driving license and willingness to travel across UK and Ireland are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering is essential.
• Driving licence required and willingness to travel across the UK.
• Willing to work at different locations across UK and Ireland (and future international assignments).

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing and production through a dedicated development programme.
• Contribute to on-site projects, identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements.
• Assist in monitoring key process data and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Rotate across UK/Ireland plants and participate in international assignments.
• Support delivery of continuous plant performance improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Job IntroductionKickstart 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 Aberthaw cement plant in Wales.As part of the UK and Ireland Cement, Lime and Packed division you as a Graduate Process 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 doingGain a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing, and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programmePlenty of chance for some hands-on experience on site, contributing to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspectsWhilst 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 assignmentAssist 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 downtimePlay a key role in important projects to help improve the way we work and deliver added valueTaking 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 Chemical 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 safelyMotivated and loves a challengeEnthusiastic 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/115/8248Contract Type GraduateClosing Date 13 December, 2026Job Category Early CareersBusiness Unit Cement & PackedLocation Barry, United KingdomPosted on 3 November, 2026