Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a real job offering hands on experience, comprehensive training and a technical qualification all whilst earning a salary. They involve a combination of working and learning on site for 4 days a week whilst attending college on one day to complete a formal qualification. 

All our Apprentices are fully employed by Translink from the first day of their apprenticeship with a contract of employment, paid holidays and many other competitive benefits. As an apprentice you will be working with experienced staff and learning from colleagues across all levels of the business. 

Apprentice performance is consistently monitored and appraised. Completing an apprenticeship with Translink will equip you with skills for life as well as enabling you to secure permanent employment and gain a professional qualification. 

Anyone aged 16 or over can become an Apprentice, there is no upper age limit, however, due to track safety reasons, Infrastructure and Projects Apprentices will need to be aged 18 or over.  

Minimum Criteria

Bus & Rail Engineering Apprentices

• Aged 16 years 
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English, or be expecting to achieve these 
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Able to demonstrate examples of a practical hands-on approach
• Team player with a positive attitude 
• Committed, self-motivated and willing to respond to the needs of the Apprenticeship scheme
• Excellent communication skills 
• Understand how to provide an excellent customer service

Infrastructure & Projects Apprentices

• Aged 18 years or over 
• All applicants require a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths or be expecting to receive these 
• Proof of Qualifications will be required as well as reference fo school or college
• Applicants to self-enrol/register on courses and provide confirmation of reservation with college/university 
• Applicants must have experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Able to demonstrate examples of a practical hands-on approach
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Committed, self-motivated and willing to respond to the needs of the Apprenticeship scheme
• Excellent communication skills
• Understand how to provide an excellent customer service

1. Online application form
2. Online aptitude tests
3. Interview
4. Pre-employment reference and medical checks (if successful)