For over 160 years, Harland and Wolff Belfast has been at the forefront of ship design, manufacture, service and support. We are the disruptors of our industry, pioneering twenty-first century offshore and maritime engineering with daring ingenuity.

As a rapidly expanding business in a growth industry we understand the importance of harnessing, nurturing and supporting the wealth of emerging STEM talent within our local schools.

On our 1-week work experience placement, you will have the opportunity work alongside and be mentored by experienced colleagues and will be encouraged to share your ideas and fresh perspectives.

You will be working on real world tasks and get the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the early careers community, such as our current graduates and apprentices.

Dates: Monday 17th June – Friday 21st June 2024

Duration: 5 Days

Age group: 16+

Year Group: Year 12 and Year 13

Timings: Monday -Thursday:10.00-15.30 and Friday: 10.00-12.30

Location: H&W (Belfast), Queen’s Island, Belfast BT3 9DU

Type: In person work experience

Application deadline: Friday 12th April 2024 - 5pm

Qualifying students: This opportunity is open to applications from students attending schools located in Belfast or schools situated within a 10-mile radius of our location.

About you

We want to inspire the next generation of engineers, those considering a STEM focused career or those who would like to work in the Maritime Industry, so if this is you, then please apply.

Application

All students must attach a cover letter to apply – this letter should include:

• The name and address of your school
• The name of your careers teacher within the school (if applicable)
• Your current year group
• The subjects you are currently studying
• A short personal statement about you (no longer than one paragraph)
• Confirmation that you have parental and school consent to participate
• Confirmation that you will be available onsite for all 5 days as above

We would also like you to tell us:

What interests you most about a career in the Maritime Engineering Industry?

What interests you most about a work experience placement at Harland and Wolff Belfast?

What do you hope to learn from this work experience?

Please note:

• Lunch will be provided to students each day
• Students will arrange their own travel to and from H&W (Belfast) each day
• Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive a high volume of applications, as such we encourage interested students to apply at the earliest opportunity.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.