New recruitment campaign for roadworkers and civil engineering trainees to maintain Northern Irelands roads
Two new recruitment campaigns have been launched to fill roles which contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Northern Ireland road network.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is seeking to recruit industrial road workers and trainee civil engineering assistants.
The roadworker competition is looking for people to join industrial teams across all parts of Northern Ireland to work on a range of road maintenance duties including road defect repairs, gully cleansing, and grass cutting.
Roadworkers are also key to the delivery of the winter gritting service and respond to incidents on the road network to ensure it is safe and operating efficiently.
The Trainee Civil Engineering Assistant posts will be filled through a Skills Academy in association with Belfast Met. This involves four weeks of paid pre-employment training which will lead to a career in civil engineering.
Participants will be supported throughout the programme and will have the opportunity to gain industry recognised accredited qualifications leading to roles such as a road inspector, lab technician or site supervisor.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said it is “vitally important” that the Department has people with the right skills to maintain and manage the road network.
"If you want to help carry out much needed maintenance to the road or if you want to train to become a civil engineer, you should consider applying for these roles with DfI,” she said.
"These types of public services are important, and while they may be unseen, they are essential as they help keep the infrastructure we all rely on each and every day in good condition.
"Both of these roles offer a rewarding career in the delivery of essential public services.”
Belfast Met’s Principal and Chief Executive, Damian Duffy added: “We are delighted to continue our strong partnership with the Department for Infrastructure through this Skills Academy. Initiatives such as this demonstrate the important role further education plays in supporting the development of a skilled workforce that can meet the evolving needs of our public services and infrastructure sector.
"This programme provides participants with high-quality training delivered through a partnering approach between Belfast Met and the Department for Infrastructure. It supports individuals in developing the skills required for meaningful careers within DfI while helping the Department build the specialist expertise needed to deliver vital services across Northern Ireland.”