Mechanical Engineering Graduate

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 Dunbar Cement Plant.
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
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cockburnspath

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English