Process Engineer

Tarmac Ltd; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is seeking a Process Engineer in Dunbar to focus on plant performance and safety. The role includes monitoring process parameters, conducting performance investigations, and implementing systems for optimization. Ideal candidates will have experience in process engineering, particularly in the cement industry, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. This position offers industry-leading rewards and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in process engineering, preferably in the cement industry.
• General knowledge in physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on plant performance to achieve safety and quality objectives.
• Monitoring key process parameters and defining instructions.
• Conducting measurements and investigations to improve performance.
• Implementing systems to optimize the production process.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams in projects and initiatives.

Skills

Process automation

Health and Safety management techniques

Process control methods

Statistical methods for troubleshooting

Knowledge in physics and chemistry

Education

Experience in process engineering in relevant industry

Job description

# Process Engineer### Job IntroductionAre you a **Process Engineer**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 recruiting for a **Process Engineer** to join the fantastic Tarmac team based in Dunbar.**Main Responsibilities**The successful candidate for the **Process Engineer**will be responsible for focusing on plant performance to enable the plant to achieve its health, safety, environment, quality and performance objectives.You will also be responsible for:· Maintaining high safety standards and effectively coach and challenge others to work safely· Monitoring key process parameters, identify actions and define instructions to deal with deviations from targets.· Conducting day to day and longer-term measurements and investigations to improve performance and optimise plant operations.· Implementing systems, tools and procedures to optimise the production process.· Supporting, and where appropriate lead, multidisciplinary teams, projects, Plant Improvement Plans (PIP) and other initiatives to meet business targets.· Building and maintaining positive relations with other teams to achieve the Plant’s goals.· Process automation, expert control systems and related optimisation to drive plant performance and cost reduction**The standard working hours are Monday-Friday, however, plant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant.****This may involve night working, weekend and Bank holidays and being on call if necessary.**The ideal candidate for the role of **Process Engineer**will have experience within a similar role as well as experience of:· Experience in safety and environmental laws and regulations with high safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniques· Proven experience in process engineering (preferably the cement industry) or other relevant industry· General knowledge in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT.· Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting.**Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:* Bonus scheme* 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 opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/67621/7472 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 20 February, 2026 || Job Category | Operations, Quarrying and Production || Business Unit | Cement & Packed || Location | Dunbar, United Kingdom || Posted on | 9 January, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word