Tarmac
Engineering Graduate (National)
Engineering Graduate (National) at Tarmac, based in National. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- National
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Immediate start
Reference 8262
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Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Graduate Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 37.5 Location: National Closing Date: 13/12/2026 Job Functions: Early Careers Region / Division: Human Resources Business Unit: Human ResourcesJob Introduction
Kickstart your Engineering career at Tarmac with our National Engineering Graduate Programme!
Work on real projects, drive innovation, gain hands-on experience across our operations, and help shape the future of construction materials.
We are currently recruiting for Engineering Graduates to join our 24-month Engineering Graduate Programme, designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent across Tarmac.
As one of the UK's leading construction solutions businesses, you'll gain exposure to the people, projects and technologies that keep infrastructure moving across the UK. You'll also be supported by the global strength of our parent company CRH, one of the world's leading building materials businesses. This gives you access to industry-leading expertise, development opportunities and the chance to build a career that can take you across the UK and beyond. From operational engineering and manufacturing excellence to digital innovation and commercial decision-making, this programme will give you the breadth and depth of experience needed to build a successful engineering career.
What you'll be doing
As part of our Engineering Graduate Programme, you'll complete three structured rotations over 24 months, giving you a unique opportunity to develop technical, commercial and operational expertise.
Rotation 1: Operations
Build your understanding of how our plants operate and develop the foundations of your engineering career by:
- Gaining hands-on experience within our operational sites
- Learning how engineering supports manufacturing performance and reliability
- Developing knowledge of safety, production, maintenance and continuous improvement
- Working alongside experienced engineers and operational leaders on real business challenges
- Understanding the critical role engineering plays in delivering operational excellence
Rotation 2: Technical Engineering
Develop your technical capability through exposure to engineering projects and specialist functions, including:
- Engineering project delivery
- Maintenance and asset management
- Process optimisation
- Reliability and performance improvement
- Supporting business-critical engineering initiatives and problem-solving activities
Rotation 3: Specialist Placement
Tailor your development through one of several specialist pathways aligned to your interests and business needs:
Commercial
- Customer experience
- Sales and account management
- Market analysis
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Supply chain planning
- Transport optimisation
- Operational efficiency projects
Technology & Digital Innovation
- Digital engineering
- Automation and process technology
- Data-driven performance improvements
Advanced Operations
- Operational leadership exposure
- Multi-site engineering experience
- Manufacturing excellence initiatives
Your Development
We recognise that our graduates are critical to our future success, which is why we'll invest heavily in your development from day one. You'll benefit from:
- A structured 24-month development programme
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers
- Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
- Membership support for relevant professional institutions
- A tailored learning and development pathway
- Exposure to senior engineering leaders across the business
- You'll also join our Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, helping you strengthen your commercial awareness, communication, leadership and business skills while building your professional network.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Degree in an engineering discipline
- Full UK driving licence <
Reference: 8262 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 3 Dec 2026 · Listed via Tarmac
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