Wrightbus seeks to fill '100s' of positions in Ballymena

Pioneering zero-emission bus manufacturer Wrightbus will be holding its latest recruitment evening as it seeks to find the next wave of talent to strengthen its team and support ongoing growth at an exciting time for the business.

The event will take place at its site in Ballymena on Thursday, September 21 from 5.30pm to 8pm and there will be the potential to leave with a job offer on the night.

There will be a chance to have a tour of the factory and meet departmental managers and the HR team.

Nicola McCloskey, HR Director at Wrightbus, said: “Following the success of our previous recruitment evenings, we are once again opening our doors so that anyone considering a career with us can find out about a host of positions currently available.

“With the potential to leave on the night with a job offer in hand, these events really are a fantastic opportunity and well worth attending.”

Anyone interested can email hr@wrightbus.com or visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wrightbus.

The company is behind the world's first hydrogen and world's most efficient battery electric double deck buses, and is creating hundreds of jobs as part of its continued growth as a market leader in clean vehicles.

It took on its 1,000th member of staff last year - just three years after being bought out of administration by green pioneer Jo Bamford with just 56 people on the books.

It now employs more than 1,200 people and has a mix of production and support roles available across the business.

Nicola said: “As the business continues to grow, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join us in our journey to create even more sustainable, environmentally-friendly transport around the world.

“We are actively recruiting for 160 support positions and have approximately 50 more support vacancies budgeted for the rest of the year.

“There is also a requirement for about 100 production positions between now and the end of 2023 - excluding active offers - and 50 apprenticeships.

“We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our passion for excellence.”

Production roles include skilled, semi-skilled and factory operative positions such as coachbuilders, electricians, mechanical fitters, welders, spray painters and assembly operatives.

To be successful in the skilled positions, applicants should hold relevant trades qualifications or experience in joinery, plumbing, glazing, electrical, auto electrics, welding, spray painting mechanics, etc.

For semi-skilled positions, candidates will need at least three months of experience with hand tools and successfully complete an assessment.

Wrightbus also has a wide range of support roles available including in HR, Purchasing, engineering, sales, IT, quality and mobile service engineers.