Process/ Chemical Engineering Graduate

Tarmac Trading Limited; Town of Dunbar (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities and networking

Tailored training and development

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is recruiting for a Graduate Process Engineer to join the Cement and Packed Products Team at our Dunbar Plant. This 3-year graduate scheme will develop your skills in cement engineering, production optimisation, and safety leadership, with rotations across UK and Ireland and possible international assignments.

You will track key process parameters, analyse data, and make recommendations to improve plant performance while embracing a strong safety culture and on-site

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Willing to travel and work in different locations across UK and Ireland.
• Driving license.
• Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.
• Committed to safe working practices.
• Motivated and enjoys a challenge.
• Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing, and production through the development programme.
• Gain hands-on experience on site and help improve plant performance.
• Assist cross-plant rotations across UK and Ireland cluster or international assignments.
• Analyse process data to optimise performance and propose modifications.
• Support safety policy adoption and drive safety improvements.
• Contribute to projects to improve ways of working.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Safety minded

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Kickstart 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 Dunbar Cement Plant.

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 doing

Gain a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing, and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme

Plenty 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 aspects

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

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

Play a key role in important projects to help improve the way we work and deliver added value

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 Chemical 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
• Motivated and loves a challenge
• Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!

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.
• Training and development tailored to your goals

Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development