Are you ready to shape the future of Health and Safety by starting your career journey at Tarmac?
Join us as a Health & Safety Graduate and gain first‑hand experience across our operations, engineering, and logistics teams, learning how we produce essential materials for UK infrastructure and how we keep our people safe every day.
Through structured rotations, real responsibility, and professional development, you’ll play an active role in supporting our H&S strategy across the Cement & Packed division. 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!)
This role is based at our Dunbar Cement Plant,
What you’ll be doing
As a H&S Graduate, you’ll rotate across key business areas, including:
Operations
Engineering
LogisticsYou will gain practical experience by:
Supporting the management of our Business H&S Management System to ISO 45001 standards.
Helping communicate and roll out H&S initiatives, standards, and procedures.
Providing on-site H&S presence across multiple locations.
Reviewing incident statistics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Supporting site audits and engaging with contractors and customers.
Participating in cross‑functional projects that impact real-world infrastructure.
Working across multiple sites, with potential for wider opportunities through CRH.
Taking part in Tarmac’s Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, building leadership skills, business understanding and professional networks.Your development
Throughout the programme, you’ll build core competencies such as:
Agility and adaptability
Relationship‑building and collaboration
Effective communication
Self‑development and leadership behaviours
Customer focus and value creation
Operational and safety awareness
Continuous improvement mindsetYou’ll also 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
We want graduates who are motivated, curious, and eager to develop their skills across a complex industrial environment.
Essential
A degree in any discipline.
Willingness to travel and work across the UK & Ireland.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.
A safety‑first mindset.
Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning.
Passion for construction, manufacturing, or production environments.Ready to shape the future? Apply now and start your journey with Tarmac.
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
Don’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
