Applications now closed for 2023 Apprenticeship Opportunities
Due to commence Nov / Dec 2023.
We have 7 opportunities across the following locations – Belfast area, Craigavon, Derry/Londonderry, Enniskillen and Newry.
Engineering Apprenticeships - Body Trades
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School Summit
Monday 2nd – Tuesday 3rd October 2023 1030am – 2pm
Balmoral Business Park – Eikon Exhibition Centre
11 Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RF
What is an Apprenticeship
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.
A Day in the Life of an Apprentice
I have always had an interest in Engineering and I thought this Apprenticeship would be a great way to earn while you learn and obtain valuable on the job experience, all while working for a great company.
Be curious every single day, there is so much to learn, and it is important to always stay curious and be hands on.
Apprentice Profiles
Minimum Criteria
Bus & Rail Engineering Apprentices
- Aged 16 years or over on or before 1st August 2023
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English, or be expecting to achieve these by August 2023
- 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 (on or before the 1st August 2023 and by 1st September 2023 for Civil and Structural Engineering
- 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 by August 2023
- 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 for September 2023
- 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
Recruitment Process
- Online application form
- Online aptitude tests
- Interview
- Pre-employment reference and medical checks (if successful)