Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills at the Department for the Economy, said: “This Assured Skills Academy at Northern Regional College is a great opportunity for anyone seeking a new career in logistics and transport. The course will equip participants with the necessary skills to compete for a role in a local company with immediate vacancies.”
Participants will also receive a weekly training allowance of £150, travel expenses, and may be eligible for childcare allowance.
Mr Wilkinson added: “I urge anyone interested to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.”
Julie Powell of Northern Regional College said: “Northern Regional College has a track record of providing high quality industry-focussed training that enables people to compete for jobs in a range of sectors. Partnering with local businesses and the Department for the Economy helps us to ensure that people who complete the Transport and Logistics Assured Skills Academy are in a strong position to compete for a permanent job.”
Applicants for this Assured Skills Academy must be 18 years old by 24 February 2020 and hold at least one A level at grade A-C, or equivalent qualification. No experience in the field of logistics or transport coordination is necessary.
Applications open Monday 13 January 2020 and close Friday 31 January 2020.
For more information and details of how to apply, visit nidirect.
The six local companies with vacancies in this role are:
DFDS Logistics Ltd, Belfast
McBurney Transport, Ballymena
Woodside Logistics Group, Ballynure
Lynas Foodservice, Coleraine
TST Transport, Ballymena
WestRock, Newtownabbey