Job Description

Location:

Knockloughrin, Magherafelt

Contract:

Apprenticeship

Start Date:

September 2025

Why this role?

Join a growing hands-on team and train on real construction projects. You'll gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification, practical site experience and clear progression to Level 3 and supervisory roles.

This is a practical engineering/construction apprenticeship: on-programme training will be delivered through the college's Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) or Construction Steelwork pathway and leads to a Level 2 Structural Steelwork Erector qualification/NVQ.

Key Responsibilities

Assist experienced erectors with lifting, positioning and securing fabricated steel. Carry out basic levelling, bolting, temporary bracing and finish checks under supervision. Follow site safety procedures, use PPE and participate in toolbox talks. Read and act on basic structural drawings and setting-out information. Attend off-the-job college training and complete required theory and practical assessments.

Training & Qualifications

On-programme to: an Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) apprenticeship with a focus on Structural Steel Erecting -- leading to a Level 2 qualification/NVQ and employer-led EPA. Industry certificates supported: CSCS, Working at Height, Slinger/Signaller, PASMA, IPAF (if required).

Important application note:

Applicants must apply to and be accepted by the college/training provider onto the apprenticeship programme. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment from the employer, subject to college acceptance and any required pre-employment checks. The employer will support applicants through the college application process where needed.

Who we're looking for

Reliable, punctual and committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme. Physically fit and comfortable working at height and outdoors in all weather. Good communicator, team player and safety-minded. Keen to learn practical skills and attend college days.

What we offer

Paid apprenticeship with employer-led on-the-job mentoring. College training days funded Opportunity to progress to Level 3 or site supervision. PPE provided, CSCS support, holiday entitlement and company pension. Practical, hands-on working environment with experienced colleagues.

How to apply

To begin, please send a CV and brief cover note (no more than 200 words) explaining why you'd like this apprenticeship to:

Natalia Tomalak | Email: Jobs@edenfabrications.com | Phone: 02825821000

Applicants must be at least 16 years old (minimum school-leaving age). Persons under 16 cannot be employed in construction or permitted to carry out work at height. 16-17 year-olds will only undertake higher-risk tasks (including work at height) following college acceptance, a specific risk assessment, task-specific training and close supervision.

Closing date: 24th August 2025.

Equal opportunities:

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to fair recruitment.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person