Health and Safety Graduate at Tarmac, Solihull

Are you ready to shape the future of Health and Safety by starting your career journey at Tarmac?

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Graduate to join our HSEQteam, gaining first-hand experience across our operations, engineering and logistics functions while helping to support the production and supply of materials that are essential to the UK's infrastructure.

Through structured rotations, real responsibility and professional development, you'll play an active role in supporting our Health & Safety strategy across a diverse range of operational environments, helping us achieve our goal of ensuring everyone goes home safe, every day.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Health & Safety Graduate, you'll gain exposure to key business functions, including:

• Operations
• Engineering
• Logistics

You will gain practical experience by:

• Supporting the management and continuous improvement of our Health & Safety Management System aligned to ISO 45001 standards.
• Assisting with the communication and implementation of Health & Safety initiatives, standards and procedures.
• Providing on-site Health & Safety support across a variety of operational locations.
• Reviewing incident and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting site audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Engaging with contractors, customers and operational teams to promote safe ways of working.
• Participating in cross-functional projects that deliver improvements across the business.
• Working across multiple operational sites to develop a broad understanding of Health & Safety within a construction materials environment.
• Supporting behavioural safety initiatives and helping to drive a positive safety culture.
• Taking pride in delivering high-quality work while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.

Your Development

We recognise that our graduates are vital to the future success of our business, which is why we invest heavily in your development.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain valuable practical experience while building the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for a successful career in Health & Safety.

You'll develop core competencies including:

• Agility and adaptability.
• Relationship building and collaboration.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Leadership behaviours and self-development.
• Customer focus and value creation.
• Operational and Health & Safety awareness.
• Continuous improvement and problem solving.

You’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 welcome graduates who are motivated, curious and eager to develop their skills within a complex operational environment.

Essential

• Degree in any discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK

Desirable

• Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning.
• Interest in construction materials, manufacturing, engineering or operational environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

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!