Graduate Engineer; Mechanical

Position: Graduate Engineer (Mechanical)
Location: Purfleet-on-Thames

## Graduate Engineer (Mechanical)
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December 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
JR Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
** Kickstart Your Career as a Graduate - Must have a Mechanical engineering Degree.**
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* Location:

** Purfleet
* ** Salary:** £30,937pa
* ** Contract Type:
** Fixed Term
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* Working Hours:

** 40 hours per week  
** About the Opportunity
** Start a Graduate program with Heidelberg Materials and gain a fascinating insight into an exciting and rewarding career in the construction industry.  Embark on an exciting and rewarding career in the construction industry.

We’re one of the world’s largest suppliers of heavy building materials, employing 51,000 people at around 3,000 sites in over 50 countries.

Our core products are aggregates, cement, concrete, asphalt, which are used in some of the largest construction projects across the globe.  
** Why choose to join our graduate programme?*
* ** Our graduate programme
** We have graduate manager training opportunities available across the UK.Our graduate programme will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to become future leaders of our company. You will learn about all aspects of our business as you work alongside some of the most experienced people working in our industry.  
** Cement (Two years)
*** Gain a comprehensive understanding of the cement making process including technical production skills and strategic management.  The below lists the general areas you will be expected to gain experience. The below tasks are not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake alternative or additional work as deemed appropriate.  
** Process Operations and Management
*** Gather and understand process information relating to kiln and cement mill operation
* Gather, collate and analyse downtime information on cement mills, kiln and associated equipment
* Design and implement progressive, costed and planned improvements to the mill and kiln efficiencies; to include mill and kiln inspections and associated studies
* To monitor and make viable suggestions for improved mill and kiln performance with respect to product quality to include monitoring of process parameters and the effects on finished products through effective liaison with other departments.
* Assessing potential of alternative materials for improvements to efficiency and cost reductions
* Monitoring air usage on site and reducing same where possible through liaison with necessary internal and external departments
* Monitoring electricity usage on site and reducing where possible; to include an increased understanding and visibility of reporting and monitoring
* Work with relevant departments and personnel to ensure operational targets are achieved
* Provide accurate data for KPI reporting
* Provide accurate data for internal reporting as required as well as provide potential solutions for operational issues
* Share best practice with other Hanson cement plants on mill and kiln operation
* Understanding of Production Managers, Kiln and Cement…