Job Description Applications to Roadstone's Graduate Programme 2025 are now open!
Roadstone is the leading manufacturer and supplier of building materials in Ireland.
We are dedicated to providing unrivalled product quality, reliability, innovation, choice, sustainability and customer satisfaction.
We are committed to developing Ireland's early careers sector and offer interns and graduates the opportunity to develop their expertise in a dynamic environment of mentorship, real world challenges and growth opportunities.
Graduates will take part in our two-year graduate development programme, which will guide you through a semi-structured programme across various areas in our business in order to develop technical, interpersonal, commercial and management skills.
Roadstone's 2025 Graduate Programme will commence the beginning of September 2025.
About The Role We are seeking Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our team as part of the Operations Division based in one of the main Roadstone locations.
Successful candidates will report to the Regional Operations Manager and will be required to work closely within his/her allocated areas of operation.
What we offer: Hands-on experience in a real-world quarrying operation.
Ownership and responsibility from day one Opportunity to tackle vital challenges and offer effective solutions One-on-one mentorship programme where each graduate is paired with a experienced professional in the business to lean on for career guidance and support.
Opportunity to develop technical and operational skills.
Leadership and Development programme in Year 1 of the graduate programme to build on graduates professional development.
This programme is delivered by the Ibec Academy and accredited by TU Dublin .
Key areas of responsibility: Learn & understand the operation and maintenance requirements of our mobile and fixed plant and equipment.
Be involved in process projects that target sustainability or efficiency improvements.
Involved in ensuring we maintain and progress our high health, safety and environmental standards.
Co-ordinate and oversee maintenance operations under the guidance of location management.
Ability to communicate information and plans effectively to both employees and contractors.
Candidates should ideally possess: A relevant third level Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar qualification.
Team player with a positive attitude.
A clean driving licence will be required, as a company vehicle is supplied.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proactive, organised, results driven and self-motivated Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
An ability to operate to strict timelines/deadlines in order to produce results.
Strong computer literacy skills.
Benefits: Competitive Salary Pension Scheme with Employer contribution Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved) Paid Holidays (22 days) Training & Development Opportunities.
Mentoring support & Performance Management Company vehicle, phone & laptop Employee Assistance Programme Product discount Bike-to-Work Scheme Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave Deadline for applications is 5pm on 15th of November 2024, after which interviews will shortly take place.
For more information visit https://roadstone.ie/careers Skills Needed About The Company Roadstone's nationwide business includes the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of construction products including ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles and agricultural lime.
We also provide an asphalt contracting service for commercial, domestic and local authority road projects.
Our business leaders include internally developed operational managers, highly qualified professionals and owner-entrepreneurs who join the organisation as a result of acquisitions.
The sustained expansion of CRH as a group, since its foundation in 1970, has created a wide range of career opportunities for ambitious and talented people throughout the world.
Our decentralised structure and entrepreneurial environment is particularly suited to attracting, motivating and retaining talented, committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified people.
Company Culture Our company is committed to leadership and skills development at all levels of the organisation, encouraging and supporting the continuous professional development of its employees to achieve their potential.
Our development philosophy involves leveraging challenging work assignments with targeted coaching and mentoring, augmented by formal training and education.
Our Success is built on your Success Roadstone offers exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented, dedicated people.
There's no single type of person who succeeds in Roadstone.
We are looking for people who have a passion for excellence and achieving results.
You'll need the ability to challenge and influence others, along with the capacity to adapt to new and different situations.
The ability to build strong and effective relationships and to inspire and motivate others.
Desired Criteria Required Criteria A relevant third level Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar qualification.
A clean driving licence will be required, as a company vehicle is supplied.
Good communication and interpersonal skills Proactive, organised, results driven and self-motivated.
Team player with a positive attitude Good IT skills.
Closing Date Friday 15th November, 2024
