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Start Your Career in Transport & Logistics

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as a Transport Management & Logistics Apprentice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in the transport, freight forwarding and logistics industry while gaining practical, hands-on experience and completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will work alongside experienced logistics professionals and gradually learn how to plan, coordinate and manage the movement of goods throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.

No previous logistics experience is required. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn.

What You Will Learn

As part of the apprenticeship, you will gain experience in:

• Planning and coordinating transport movements
• Managing customer transport and logistics requirements
• Working with hauliers, shipping lines and logistics partners
• Organising collections and deliveries throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe
• Monitoring shipments and providing customers with updates
• Preparing transport and shipping documentation
• Understanding freight rates and transport costs
• Learning how freight forwarding and supply chains operate
• Dealing with customers, suppliers and transport providers
• Using transport management and logistics software
• Problem-solving when delays or operational issues arise
• Understanding customs, compliance and international transport procedures
• Developing commercial and customer service skills

As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility for managing your own customers, shipments and transport movements.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in someone who is:

• Interested in transport, logistics or international business
• Organised and able to manage several tasks at the same time
• Comfortable working with computers and technology
• Confident communicating by phone and email
• Good with numbers and problem-solving
• Reliable and willing to take responsibility
• Able to work as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop a professional career
• Calm and practical when dealing with problems or changing situations

Previous experience in logistics is not required, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• 4 Day onsite in the office and 1 day in college per week
• A structured Transport & Logistics Apprenticeship
• Recognised education and professional training
• Full-time employment while completing your qualification
• Hands-on experience in a busy logistics environment
• Training from experienced transport and logistics professionals
• Exposure to Irish, UK and European transport operations
• Opportunities to work with major customers and logistics providers
• Increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• Excellent long-term career opportunities within the company
• Opportunity to progress into roles such as Transport Planner, Freight Forwarder, Logistics Coordinator, Account Manager, Operations Manager or Transport Manager

The Opportunity

Transport and logistics is a fast-moving international industry where no two days are the same.

This apprenticeship is designed for someone who wants more than just a job. We want to develop the successful candidate into a skilled logistics professional who can progress within the company over the coming years.

If you are ambitious, enjoy solving problems and would like to build a career in an industry that keeps businesses and supply chains moving, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: €20,000.00-€25,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Condidate must have ability to attend college?
• Do you live within 45km from Roscrea Tipperary
• Do you currently reside in Ireland

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• A Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person