Dickson Welcomes Launch of Translink’s 2021 Apprenticeship Programme

East Antrim Alliance MLA, Stewart Dickson, has welcomed the launch of Translink’s 2021 Apprenticeship Programme.

Translink are recruiting 30 new Apprentices to help shape Northern Ireland’s transport transformation for a greener economic recovery from Covid-19.

Mr Dickson said: “This programme offers an excellent opportunity for successful recruits to get involved in a very exciting and dynamic area of work. Not only is Translink a key player for Northern Ireland’s infrastructure and economy, but the organisation’s commitment to green growth is really leading the charge for other organisation’s across the country.”

Mr Dickson added: “Translink is following an ambitious £3billion transport decarbonisation plan over the next decade, with a view to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 and becoming Climate Positive by 2050 – anyone with an interest in sustainability and green growth would be lucky to be a part of such a mission.”

Apprenticeships will start in September 2021 and last for 4 years. They will combine working on site in Translink for 4 days a week with one day spent at college or university working towards a recognised qualification.

The roles cover a wide range of specialised areas including Bus, Rail and Track Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Plumbing and Joinery teams.

The Translink Apprenticeship programme offers excellent benefits including: a professionally accredited qualification, practical on the job training delivered by experienced employees, career progression and personal development, competitive salary, attractive pension scheme, annual leave and public holiday entitlement and employee benefits scheme.

For further details and online applications visit www.translink.co.uk/workwithus .

Deadline for applications is Thursday 17th June 2021.