Infrastructure Minister has launched two new
recruitment campaigns for Industrial Road Workers and Trainee
Civil Engineering Assistants.
These are important roles which contribute to the maintenance and
improvement of the road network.
The roadworker competition is looking for people to join
industrial teams across all parts of the North 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 our 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.
Minister 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. 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.”
Commenting on the programme, Belfast Met's Principal and Chief
Executive, Damian Duffy said: “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. Belfast
Met remains committed to working with government and industry
partners to develop talent, widen access to opportunity and
support sustainable economic development across the region.”
Notes to editors:
- The recruitment competition for Roadworkers opens today until
31 March 2026. More details about the role and how to apply
is available here We're hiring Industrial Road
Workers | Northern Ireland Civil Service
- The recruitment competition for the Trainee Civil Engineering
Assistant Skills Academy opens today until 31 March
2026. More details about the role and how to apply is
available here Current Job Vacancies | Skills
Academy - Trainee Civil Engineering Assistant
