Golden opportunity as Wrightbus invites future talent inside its Ballymena factory with 60 places up-for-grabs

As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week and National Apprenticeship Week, UK manufacturer Wrightbus is opening its doors to future talent with two dedicated careers events.

The Ballymena business will be holding an Apprenticeship Open Night and a dedicated Insight Day, offering up to 60 individuals the chance to explore rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering.

While Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships will fill the majority of the roles, organisers are also hoping to generate interest in graduate, under-graduate and higher level opportunities.

The Wrightbus Apprenticeship Open Night will take place today (Thursday, February 5) from 6pm, at the company’s Ballymena headquarters.

The event will give prospective applicants the opportunity to meet the Wrightbus Learning & Development team, learn more about apprenticeship pathways and gain insight into what it is like to train and work at one of Northern Ireland’s leading manufacturers.

Axel J. Maschka, Wrightbus CEO, said: “Our growing apprenticeship programme highlights our continued commitment to nurturing the very best talent and giving people the skills they need to thrive in the workplace.

“Apprentices are a cornerstone of our business and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Wrightbus. They challenge us to think differently, bring new energy into the organisation and contribute meaningfully to how we design, build and improve our vehicles.

“Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to open doors – combining accredited qualifications with real-world experience and paid employment, and they are open to anyone with the ambition to learn, regardless of age.”

Apprenticeship career pathways available include: Coachbuilding, Vehicle Installation Electricians, Driveline, Spray Painting, Fabricator Welding and Composites.

Full details of all courses will be available to discuss during the Open Night.

In addition, Wrightbus will host an Insight Day for students aged 16 and over on Tuesday,February 10, from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The Insight Day is designed to help young people get a head start in thinking about their future careers and to experience first-hand the wide range of apprenticeship opportunities available at Wrightbus.

During the Insight Day, attendees will: Receive an overview of Wrightbus, take guided tours of the chassis, body and framing divisions, meet engineers and learn about their roles within the business and gain an inside perspective on what it is like to be an apprentice at Wrightbus.

Participants must be aged 16 or over on the day of the experience and able to travel independently to and from the Wrightbus factory in Ballymena.

Full details are here.