Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Tarmac Trading Limited; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via the Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development tailored to你的

Job summary

Kickstart your Mechanical Engineering career with Tarmac's Graduate Programme. Join the Cement and Packed Products team for a 3-year scheme, rotating across UK and Ireland plants and potentially international assignments.

You’ll learn cement engineering, track process metrics, and contribute to safer, more efficient operations while developing core leadership and communication skills. You’ll benefit from structured core skills development, enhanced holiday entitlement, a pension plan, and access

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Driving license and ability to travel.
• Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland (and international assignments in the future).
• Organisational, Communication and Analytical skills.
• Passionate about working safely.
• Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!

Responsibilities

• Learn your Engineering craft, gaining a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme.
• Contribute to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspects.
• Assist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modifications.
• Gain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvements.
• Involvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtime.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the integration of new systems into our plant operations.
• Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kickstart 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 doing

Learn your Engineering craft, gaining a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme

Contribute to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspects

Assist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modifications

Gain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvements

Involvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtime

Develop knowledge and understanding of the integration of new systems into our plant operations

Whilst 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 assignment

Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed!

Your Development

We 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 for

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Driving license and ability to travel

Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland (and international assignments in the future)

Organisational, Communication and Analytical skills

Passionate about working safely

Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!

Why 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 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