Harland & Wolff Launches Inaugural 'Apprentice Induction Day'

Iconic Belfast shipyard Harland & Wolff has launched an exciting new apprentice programme.

The company has welcomed 13 new apprentices to its flagship Belfast site as part of its very first 'Apprentice Induction Day' in partnership with Northern Regional College. The scheme will see apprentices range from 17-28 years old, with a mixture of genders.

Steven Wright, General Manager at Harland & Wolff (Belfast), who started his career as a Harland & Wolff Apprentice commented: "We are extremely excited to be welcoming our first intake of apprentices to Belfast and to the Harland & Wolff Group. This is a great opportunity to pass on the vast skills, knowledge, and expertise of our current employees to the next generation of marine engineers and shipbuilders. As work ramps up throughout the yard and with significant investment towards on-site innovation, it is an incredibly exciting time to join the business. Infamously known as the birthplace of British shipbuilding and maritime excellence, our apprentices will not only gain valuable first-hand industry experience but will be able to continue our proud legacy – all whilst doing so with the backdrop of Samson and Goliath, our iconic gantry cranes."


The Apprentice Induction Day took place on Friday 03 September from 9am to 4pm, giving the newest recruits a chance to tour the site as well as learn more about the company's heritage and significance within national and international maritime sectors.

Harland & Wolff Apprenticeships are offered across three distinct functions: Trade, (welders, pipefitters, electricians, riggers, fabricators, etc) Technical, (engineers, naval architecture) and Business Support (sales, administration).

Highlights of the unique training programme include practical on-the-job training, one to one mentoring alongside its experienced workforce, shipyard training facilities and the opportunity to earn while you learn.

Harland & Wolff is a multisite fabrication company, operating in the maritime and offshore industry through five markets: commercial, cruise and ferry, defence, oil & gas and renewables and six services: technical services, fabrication and construction, decommissioning, repair and maintenance, in-service support and conversion.