Health and Safety Graduate

Tarmac Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Health & Safety Graduate in Buxton, UK. This role offers hands-on experience in engineering and logistics, while supporting H&S strategy across multiple sites. Responsibilities include managing H&S systems, rolling out initiatives, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a passion for safety. Join us to kickstart your career in a supportive environment with exciting development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website

Free and confidential support through Employee Assistance helpline

Inclusive employee communities

Training and development tailored to your goals

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills required.
• Safety-first mindset is essential.
• Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of our Business H&S Management System.
• Help communicate and roll out H&S initiatives.
• Provide on-site H&S presence across multiple locations.
• Review incident statistics to identify trends.
• Support site audits and engage with contractors.
• Participate in cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Safety-first mindset

Curiosity

Enthusiasm for learning

Job description

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 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, business understanding and professional networks.Throughout the programme, you’ll build core competencies such as: 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. We want graduates who are motivated, curious, and eager to develop their skills across a complex industrial environment. * Strong organisational, communication and analytical skills.* A safety‑first mindset.* Curiosity, drive and enthusiasm for learning.* Passion for construction, manufacturing, or production environments.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. * Enhanced holiday entitlement* Contributory pension scheme* Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website* Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline* Inclusive employee communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic and Cultural Heritage), LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, and Female Voice* Training and development tailored to your goals| Location | Buxton, United Kingdom |