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
