Wrightbus opens doors to future engineers with Apprenticeship Open Night and Insight Day
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Leading UK manufacturer Wrightbus is opening its doors to the next generation of engineering and manufacturing talent as part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week and National Apprenticeship Week, with two dedicated careers events at its Ballymena headquarters.
The bus maker will host an Apprenticeship Open Night and a dedicated Insight Day, offering up to 60 individuals the opportunity to explore careers in advanced manufacturing and engineering across a wide range of disciplines.
While the majority of opportunities will be at Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship level, Wrightbus is also keen to attract interest in graduate, undergraduate and higher-level pathways, reflecting the breadth of career routes available within the business.
Apprenticeship Open Night in Ballymena
The Wrightbus Apprenticeship Open Night will take place on Thursday 5 February from 6pm, at the company’s Ballymena site.
Prospective applicants will have the chance to meet the Wrightbus Learning & Development team, learn more about available apprenticeship pathways and gain first-hand insight into what it is like to train and work at one of Northern Ireland’s flagship 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
Composites
Full details of all courses will be available to discuss during the Open Night. More information is available at:
Insight Day for students aged 16+
In addition, Wrightbus will host an Insight Day on Tuesday 10 February, running from 9.30am to 2.30pm, aimed at students aged 16 and over who are beginning to consider their future career options.
The Insight Day is designed to give young people an early understanding of the world of engineering and manufacturing, allowing them to experience first-hand the range of apprenticeship opportunities available at Wrightbus.
During the day, attendees will:
Receive an overview of Wrightbus and its operations
Take guided tours of the Chassis, Body and Framing divisions
Meet engineers and learn about their roles within the business
Gain an inside perspective on what it is like to be an apprentice at Wrightbus
Apprenticeships offered include Vehicle Installation Electrician, Fabricator and Welder, Coachbuilder, Driveline Operator and Spray Painter.
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. Further details can be found at:
Opening doors to local opportunity
The events form part of Wrightbus’s wider commitment to skills development and local employment, offering people of all ages a chance to see how classroom learning can translate into real-world careers within a globally recognised manufacturing business rooted in Northern Ireland.