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Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our company combines the knowledge and expertise of two of the construction industry’s most iconic brands: Tarmac, the pioneers of the modern road and Blue Circle, the company that patented Portland Cement.

Our innovative products and solutions not only safely deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long term future. We have contributed to some of the UK’s biggest construction projects, including The Sainsbury Laboratory, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Blackpool Sea Defences, The Shard and London 2012.

We have over 150 years of experience and directly employs around 7,000 people across a nationwide network of over 400 sites. Our solutions span aggregates, asphalt, cement, lime, offsite manufacturing, readymix concrete, road contracting services, building products and recycling services. This unique combination of people, technology and assets enables us to offer customers unrivalled choice, innovation and flexibility.

Safety is at the core of our business, and underpins the way we operate; beginning with a commitment to providing a safe environment for all employees, as well as contractors and the communities around our sites. We are one of the largest recyclers of construction materials in the UK and a net consumer of waste. We're also one of the UK’s largest landowners, providing environmental stewardship for thousands of acres of countryside. Tarmac is part of CRH plc. CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing c.87,000 people at c.3,800 operating locations in 31 countries worldwide. With a market capitalisation of c.€27 billion (March 2017), CRH is the largest building materials company in North America and the second largest worldwide

Prior to its acquisition by CRH from Lafarge SA and Anglo American Plc on 31 July 2015, the business was known as Lafarge Tarmac.

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Tarmac

The UK's leading sustainable construction solutions business.

You must be studying Mechanical Engineering, possess organizational, communication, and analytical skills, show a passion for safety, and be enthusiastic about a career in the building materials industry.

You will support engineering initiatives, analyze data for plant optimization, assist in safety practices, learn root cause analysis, and integrate new systems to enhance plant performance.

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Engineering

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  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Introduction</b></h3>
  <p>Are you studying a degree in <b>Mechanical Engineering </b>and looking for an industrial internship? Then please read on as we may just have the placement for you!</p>
  <p>At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.</p>
  <p>We are currently seeking a<b> Mechanical Engineering Intern</b> to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at our Dunbar site in East Lothian, Scotland for a year in industry placement. The role is easily commutable from Dunbar, East Linton, Cockburnspath, Eyemouth, Duns, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Tweedmouth, Haddington, North Berwick, Haddington, Tranent, Musselburgh, Newcraighall, Bonnyrigg, Leith, Queensferry, Livingston, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.</p>
  <p>Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.</p>
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  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Role Responsibility</b></h3>
  <p>As part of the UK and Ireland Cement and Packed division you as a <b>Mechanical Engineering Intern</b> will participate in our year long “Year in Industry” placement, providing you with the support in helping you to make decisions to deliver business impact, present powerfully, communicate effectively and many more key skills. You will learn the fundamentals to play an important role in keeping UK infrastructure moving, learning about and contributing towards the successful production of cementitious products. An exciting opportunity where you can see the outputs of your hard work all around you (quite literally!)</p>
  <p>Key focus of the <b>Mechanical Engineering Intern</b> position<b>, (</b>not exhaustive):</p><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Support and learning your Engineering craft, gaining a strong understanding of Cement Engineering, Manufacturing and Production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH International Technical Programme</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Contribute to successful continuous plant performance, and addressing production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspects</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Assist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modifications</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Gain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvements</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Learning and involvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtime</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Develop knowledge and understanding of the integration of new systems into our plant operations</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <ul>
   <li>Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed!</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <p>Key Operational Colleagues you will liaise with in this role of <b>Mechanical Engineering Intern</b>:</p>
  <ul>
   <li>Site Managers - Business Managers – Engineering and Maintenance Teams - Health &amp; Safety teams - Procurement and Support teams - Technical Teams - Area Operations teams – Area Commercial teams - Area HR Teams - Industry Bodies - Customers</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <p><b>What you get from us:</b></p>
  <p>We recognise that graduates are an essential part of our future. So, we invest in them with a range of training and support to develop their skills, whilst working in a collaborative environment and having the opportunity to be involved in some exciting projects as we work together to reinvent the way our world is built. So, with this placement we are looking to give you an insight into what we hope will be a career you want to follow with us!</p>
  <ul>
   <li>Your line manager and mentor will provide support and guidance throughout the programme to help with your development</li>
   <li>You will be part of the Tarmac Graduate community during your year in industry placement, who you will collaborate and spend time with throughout your experience</li>
   <li>Support from your Operational colleagues, who most of your daily interactions will be with</li>
   <li>Health and Safety Team, always on hand to make sure we are working safely, although safety is everyone’s responsibility!</li>
   <li>Human Resources, here to support the development of your career with Tarmac.</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <p><b>Destination </b>– Joining Tarmac in the Future on one of our Graduate programmes with the foresight to establish a career with one of our teams - – Engineering Maintenance Engineering Team or Engineering Project Team</p>
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  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The Ideal Candidate</b></h3>
  <p>To be successful for this role the ideal candidate for the position of <b>Mechanical Engineering Intern</b> will have, or be able to demonstrate:</p>
  <p><b>ESSENTIAL </b>Qualification</p>
  <ul>
   <li>Studying a Degree in Mechanical Engineering</li>
  </ul>
  <p><b>DESIRABLE </b>Skills</p>
  <ul>
   <li>Organisational, Communication and Analytical skills</li>
   <li>Passionate about working safely</li>
   <li>Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!</li>
  </ul>
 </div>
 <div>
  <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why Us</b></h3>
  <p>In addition to the role of <b>Mechanical Engineering Intern</b> we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:</p>
  <ul>
   <li>Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.</li>
   <li>Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice</li>
   <li>Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents &amp; Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause</li>
  </ul><br>
  <p></p>
  <p>Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?</p><br>
  <p></p>
  <p></p>
  <p>Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.</p>
  <p>@Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Intern #Internship #Graduate #Graduates #Mechanicalengineering</p>
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  <p>Tarmac Trading Limited</p>
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    Salary
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    Competitive Salary + Benefits
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    Frequency
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    Annual
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    Job Reference
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    tarmac/TP/115/6163
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    Contract Type
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    Interns
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    Closing Date
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    31 December, 2024
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    Job Category
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    Operations, Quarrying and Production
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    Business Unit
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    Cement &amp; Packed
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    Location
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    Dunbar, United Kingdom
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    Posted on
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    11 October, 2024
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  Job Introduction
  Are you studying a degree in Mechanical Engineering and looking for an industrial internship? Then please read on as we may just have the placement for you!
  At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
  We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at our Dunbar site in East Lothian, Scotland for a year in industry placement. The role is easily commutable from Dunbar, East Linton, Cockburnspath, Eyemouth, Duns, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Tweedmouth, Haddington, North Berwick, Haddington, Tranent, Musselburgh, Newcraighall, Bonnyrigg, Leith, Queensferry, Livingston, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
  Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
 
 
  Role Responsibility
  As part of the UK and Ireland Cement and Packed division you as a Mechanical Engineering Intern will participate in our year long “Year in Industry” placement, providing you with the support in helping you to make decisions to deliver business impact, present powerfully, communicate effectively and many more key skills. You will learn the fundamentals to play an important role in keeping UK infrastructure moving, learning about and contributing towards the successful production of cementitious products. An exciting opportunity where you can see the outputs of your hard work all around you (quite literally!)
  Key focus of the Mechanical Engineering Intern position, (not exhaustive):
  
  
   Support and learning your Engineering craft, gaining a strong 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
  
  
  
   Learning and 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!
  
  
  Key Operational Colleagues you will liaise with in this role of Mechanical Engineering Intern:
  
   Site Managers - Business Managers – Engineering and Maintenance Teams - Health & Safety teams - Procurement and Support teams - Technical Teams - Area Operations teams – Area Commercial teams - Area HR Teams - Industry Bodies - Customers
  
  
  What you get from us:
  We recognise that graduates are an essential part of our future. So, we invest in them with a range of training and support to develop their skills, whilst working in a collaborative environment and having the opportunity to be involved in some exciting projects as we work together to reinvent the way our world is built. So, with this placement we are looking to give you an insight into what we hope will be a career you want to follow with us!
  
   Your line manager and mentor will provide support and guidance throughout the programme to help with your development
   You will be part of the Tarmac Graduate community during your year in industry placement, who you will collaborate and spend time with throughout your experience
   Support from your Operational colleagues, who most of your daily interactions will be with
   Health and Safety Team, always on hand to make sure we are working safely, although safety is everyone’s responsibility!
   Human Resources, here to support the development of your career with Tarmac.
  
  
  Destination – Joining Tarmac in the Future on one of our Graduate programmes with the foresight to establish a career with one of our teams - – Engineering Maintenance Engineering Team or Engineering Project Team
 
 
  The Ideal Candidate
  To be successful for this role the ideal candidate for the position of Mechanical Engineering Intern will have, or be able to demonstrate:
  ESSENTIAL Qualification
  
   Studying a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  
  DESIRABLE Skills
  
   Organisational, Communication and Analytical skills
   Passionate about working safely
   Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry!
  
 
 
  Why Us
  In addition to the role of Mechanical Engineering Intern we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
  
   Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
   Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
   Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
  
  
  Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?
  
  
  Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
  @Tarmac #Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Intern #Internship #Graduate #Graduates #Mechanicalengineering
 
 
  Tarmac Trading Limited
 
 

 
  
   
    Salary
   
   
    Competitive Salary + Benefits
   
  
  
   
    Frequency
   
   
    Annual
   
  
  
   
    Job Reference
   
   
    tarmac/TP/115/6163
   
  
  
   
    Contract Type
   
   
    Interns
   
  
  
   
    Closing Date
   
   
    31 December, 2024
   
  
  
   
    Job Category
   
   
    Operations, Quarrying and Production
   
  
  
   
    Business Unit
   
   
    Cement & Packed
   
  
  
   
    Location
   
   
    Dunbar, United Kingdom
   
  
  
   
    Posted on
   
   
    11 October, 2024
   
  
 


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