Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you a

Process Engineer

and eagerly looking for your next role? Then please read on...


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 opportunities

We'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.


Ready to build your future?


Click 'Apply' to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don't wait too long!



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Tarmac Trading Limited


Tarmac Trading Limited




Tarmac

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 09 January, 2026