Graduate Programme


Graduate Vacancies
Graduate Health & Safety
Platin & Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Platin or Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Platin or Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
Graduate Chemical Engineer
Platin or Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
Graduate Human Resources
Platin or Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
Graduate Environmental Engineer
Platin or Limerick
Sep 18, 2026
Graduate
If the role you are applying for is not in the job listing above, or should you have any questions, please email careers@irishcement.ie
Grow your own way
Irish Cement offers graduates the opportunity to take ownership and responsibility from day one, build real experience and grow their careers through a structured graduate programme.
Combining hands-on responsibility, continuous learning and support from experienced mentors, the programme is designed to help you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a successful long-term career.
Bring your passion and ideas to life
Irish Cement offers experienced professionals the opportunity to take ownership, apply their expertise and build meaningful careers in a supportive and high-performing environment.
01. Responsibility
Graduates are given early responsibility and ownership, working across key areas of the plant and business.
Hands-on experience in operations, production and engineering.

Exposure to people management and influencing skills.

Rotation across different areas and sites.

02. Continuous Development
Development is supported through a combination of on-the-job learning and structured programmes.
Semi-structured development across technical, commercial and leadership skills.

Accredited IBEC (TU Dublin) graduate programme.

Participation in CRH’s International Technical Programme (ITP-C).

03. Beyond the Programme
Irish Cement has a strong track record of developing graduates into long-term roles across the business and wider CRH Group.
Opportunities to progress into varied and rewarding careers.

Exposure to international environments and networks.

Development into future leaders within the organisation.

Why Join As A GRADUATE
Take ownership and build real experience from day one.

Learn and grow in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Develop your skills through structured and practical learning.

Access opportunities across Irish Cement and CRH.

Our Sustainability Pillars
PART OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

ENVIRONMENT
Building a Sustainable Future.

PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Putting People First.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Doing Business Right.
Part of a caring community
Employee Benefits
Alongside a competitive wage structure, Irish Cement offers employees the following benefits:
Holidays
A package starting at 20 days holidays per year and in addition, company holidays of Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
Pension
We have mandatory pension scheme for all employees.
Shared Participation Scheme
A Revenue-approved Share Participation Scheme is open to all employees with over 1 year of service. CRH is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Health Initiatives
- Health Screening available to all employees every 2 years.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day
- Wellness Programme offered annually.
- Access to a Nurse and Company doctor.
Training & Development
We recognise the importance of personal development, and we support this with Training, Mentoring, Coaching and Performance Management.
Subsidised Canteen
On-site canteen providing a range of healthy and hearty meals at reduced prices.
Bike To Work Scheme
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Everyone’s perspective matters
Part of an inclusive and belonging culture
It is Irish Cement’s vision to create an inclusive and belonging workforce that reflects society in Ireland. We want to establish a sense of belonging amongst our employees, making them feel more connected and empowered to contribute their unique talents.
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We want to create a safe environment where our employees feel comfortable, working together collaboratively and effectively without judgement. We want to encourage our employees to reach their full potential whilst working as a team and empower and support them to grow in their own way.
As members of IBEC, we embrace the ethos that inclusion and diversity will give our business insights into our customers markets and help us to be more responsive to our increasingly heterogenous customers.
We look to celebrate difference and build on Irish Cements long standing relationships with the community and our customers since 1938.

About CRH
CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index.
For more information, visit www.crh.com.
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