Apprenticeship Program 2026 in Belfast

Linamar Light Metals is recognised as an industry leader in the manufacture, machining and assembly of complex cast aluminium components for the automotive industry worldwide. Linamar Light Metals is a division of the Linamar Corporation, a worldwide corporation with 70 manufacturing plants, 25 sales offices and 8 development centres headquartered in Canada with an annual turnover of over $10 billion. At Linamar Light Metals Belfast, we work in partnership with our customers (FORD, STELLANTIS, JAGUAR LAND ROVER and GESTAMP) to develop and manufacture automotive components, specialising in cylinder heads, electric drive housings and structural components.

We are now recruiting for our Apprenticeship programme commencing in September 2026!

• Mechatronic Apprenticeship: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a 3-year period of training, study and work experience to become qualified Mechatrician Technicians. You will be involved in all aspects of installing, maintaining and improving the performance of our equipment. Successful candidates will enter the programme as apprentices and work towards attaining Engineering (Electrical / Mechatronics) NVQ Levels 2 and 3.
• Toolmaker Apprenticeship: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a 3-year period of training, study and work experience to become qualified Toolmakers. You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of repair and modification work to our high precision foundry tools and dies. Successful candidates will enter the programme as apprentices and work towards attaining Engineering (Tool Making) NVQ Levels 2 and 3.

Why Join?

• Achieve Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications
• Combine on-the-job learning with study earning whilst learning
• Structured pay progression
• 33 days paid holidays annually
• Life Insurance equivalent to £60,000
• Opportunities for career progression. Several of our current maintenance team managers served their apprenticeships with us.

How to Apply:

To apply, simply upload your CV to NIJobs, ensuring that your CV demonstrates that you can meet the following criteria (or expect to meet it by 31st August 2026):

• Essential: 6 months work experience from any industry (part time or full time)
• Four GCSE* passes in the following subjects: Mathematics minimum Grade C, English Language minimum Grade C, Science or a Technology based subject minimum Grade C, Any other subject minimum Grade C

While not essential, the following would be beneficial:

• 3 months work experience from an engineering / manufacturing environment (full or part time)
• Evidence of an interest in maintenance / engineering.
• Preference may be given to candidates with Grade A, B or C* in Math.

*Essential Skills, Key Skills or City & Guilds, at the appropriate level, will also be considered as acceptable equivalents. The selection process may include an interview and an aptitude test. Please note, our primary means of communication will be email so please remember to check your Junk / Spam folder. Applicants should be aware that the selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the funding of the Apprenticeships NI 2021 programme, as set out by the Department for the Economy. Completed applications must be submitted by 9.00am on Monday 29th June 2026.

Linamar Light Metals Belfast is an Equal Opportunities Employer.