Mechanical Engineer
looking for your next position? 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. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only 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 are currently looking for a
Mechanical Engineer
at our
Dunbar Cement Plant , which is located close to Edinburgh. The site is easily accessible from Edinburgh, Berwick upon Tweed, North Berwick, Bonnyrigg, Haddington and 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 the successful
Mechanical Engineer
reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for providing engineering solutions and problem-solving capabilities to support plant efficiency and production output, whilst identifying opportunities to improve methods and ways of working. You will assist with the execution of scheduled maintenance shutdowns including leading specific tasks - planning & execution, contractor management, supervision of teams/areas as required, handovers on task status & requirements, overseeing safety standards and quality control of work carried out. On a day-to-day basis, duties and responsibilities of the
Mechanical Engineer
will include (not exhaustive): Reviewing competencies and facilitating availability for training requirements within the team Building relationships with key suppliers/contract companies & other departments onsite Conducting safety briefs and toolbox talks, actively participating in near hit reporting/actions & safety online actions Liaising with the production team to secure plant availability for maintenance and ensuring plant is handed back ready for operation Monitoring work activities with regular site visits, ensuring the quality of mechanical execution work is to a high standard Ensuring all work, including breaking has a work order, valid job plan and specific risk assessment Checking all planned and scheduled tasks have suitable job plans, scaffolding and parts ready for execution Ensuring compliance with safety rules and procedures, ensuring the team are working safely Achieving an acceptable schedule compliance ensuring jobs are closed out on time The Ideal Candidate
The ideal
Mechanical Engineer
will be able to demonstrate proven experience in mechanical engineering, safety related control systems and industrial automation. You will have a technical knowledge of a cement plant and be able to respond to breaks in work in a timely manner. Specific requirements: Mechanical Engineering Degree, MBA/Masters would be an advantage IOSH or equivalent qualification, NEBOSH would be an advantage Practical and Technical (Selection) experience with refractory is required Organisational skills, the ability to communicate, motivate and influence indirect teams of employees Proven expertise in delivering mechanical engineering best practice including the required expertise for safe asset design and compliance Strong verbal and written communicator with the ability to instruct and train others Experience in investigation of maintenance issues and solution-oriented approach to resolution Proven experience of operating as an engineering expert Why Us
Along with the role of
Mechanical Engineer , we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
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
Training and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, 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. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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Tarmac, a CRH company, is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Tarmac combines the knowledge and expertise of two of the construction industry’s most iconic brands: Tarmac, the pioneers of the modern asphalt road 120 years ago, 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. Tarmac has an ambitious target to reduce CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030 and reach net zero before 2050. We have contributed to some of the UK’s biggest construction and infrastructure projects. These include HS2, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Wembley Stadium, Heathrow Terminal 5, Blackpool Sea Defences, The Shard and London 2012. Tarmac directly employs around 5,500 people across a nationwide network of over 350 sites. Our solutions span aggregates, asphalt, cement, readymix concrete, offsite manufacture, road contracting, highways maintenance and infrastructure services, building products and recycling services. This unique combination of people, technology and assets enables us to offer customers unrivalled choice, innovation and flexibility.
