Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship in local and distribution logistics

You are looking for a versatile apprenticeship in a booming industry? Then you are exactly right with us!

We offer an apprenticeship as a local and distribution logistician and are looking for young, motivated and dedicated talents who have the desire and drive to push further the positive development of the company.

The aim of the training is to turn you into an all-round talent: right from the start you will get to know both, the operational processes in the warehouse and the administrative activities in the back office.

What you can look forward to

For us a friendly and appreciative collaboration is the most natural thing in the world - after all, we want you to feel comfortable with us and enjoy coming to work! Accuracy and reliability are important and so is the right mix of work and leisure, because we know about the importance of family, friends and hobbies.

We also would like to take care of your mobility and therefore will cover the costs of your driving license so that you will be able to explore the world in your free time.

Versatile

During your apprenticeship you will get to know all company departments and be active in the "field" as well - you see, you won't be bored at all!

Versatile

During your apprenticeship you will get to know all company departments and be active in the "field" as well - you see, you won't be bored at all!

Cooperative

We like and appreciate each other. Accordingly, we all pull together and support each other wherever we can.

Cooperative

We like and appreciate each other. Accordingly, we all pull together and support each other wherever we can.

Supportive

Support is very important to us - in addition to an extensive onboarding, you will have a mentor at your side during your apprenticeship who will support you in all fields.

Supportive

Support is very important to us - in addition to an extensive onboarding, you will have a mentor at your side during your apprenticeship who will support you in all fields.

Mobile

Mobility is half of life - therefore we are happy to pay for your driving licence so that you will be able to get wherever you want to go.

Mobile

Mobility is half of life - therefore we are happy to pay for your driving licence so that you will be able to get wherever you want to go.

What defines you

Interest in the job, flexibility, reliability, ability to work in a team and curiosity - if you find yourself in this description, we should definitely get to know each other!

What we are looking for

You have successfully completed compulsory schooling. "School-level English" and the use of standard MS Office programs are not a problem for you. You like the world of logistics, are a strong character and a friendly & considerate team player.

What we offer

With us, all doors are open: you will receive an extensive all-round training, including the opportunity to qualify for a management position following your apprenticeship. Moreover, we will take care of your mobility and cover the costs of your driving licence.

What you will learn

Your apprenticeship will last for a total of three years and will take place in our company as well as at a vocational school. You will be trained in all operating procedures at the depot and will also learn about commercial and distribution-related activities.

When and where will you be employed

We offer apprenticeships throughout the year at our sites in Ansfelden (Upper Austria), Anthering (Salzburg), Fürnitz (Carinthia), Kalsdorf (Styria), Leobendorf, Steinabrückl, Traismauer (Lower Austria), Zirl (Tyrol) and Rankweil (Vorarlberg).

What is your apprenticeship about

It is often said that apprenticeship years are not master years. However, we think that an apprenticeship should not only be educational, but also be fun. For this reason trainings at GLS are certainly not boring because after all, we want our apprentices to look back with joy on this time of their lives.

GLS-parcels-warehouse

Office and warehouse - it's the mix

Sitting in an office all the time is not enough for you? You need different challenges and want to move the world? Then you are exactly right with us!

With the apprenticeship as a local and distribution logistician, we turn you into a true all-round talent: Right from the start, you get to know the operational processes in the warehouse as well as the administrative activities in the back office. At the end of your apprenticeship you'll be ready to succeed in the logistics industry.

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Insights into all departments

Our goal is that all doors are open for our graduates after their training. Therefore, we strive to offer them insights into all areas of the company.

Accordingly, part of the apprenticeship will be to get to know different departments, such as sales, marketing, accounting or controlling. This means that our apprentices will be fit for all dynamic developments in the parcel industry and will be able to find their way around in all areas after successfully finishing their training.

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Regular apprentice events and meetings

Of course, it is important for us that our apprentices are not only well connected in their depots and departments, but that they are also in constant communication with each other.

To this end, we organize regular apprentice meetings both in our Head Office in Ansfelden and also at all locations throughout Austria. But there is also the opportunity to get to know each other and have fun at apprentice events, such as joint excursions.

 

What your future may look like

The apprenticeship is the basis for your career. A career as a manager at GLS for example. Many of our colleagues have taken this path and are now in positions of responsibility. Your professional life could be like theirs if you stay motivated and think outside the box every now and then.

Operations-development-Manuel

Manuel - Operations Development

Education: apprenticeship as an office clerk 2006 - 2009, studies in transport and logistics management

Career stations: dispatcher, shift manager, transport manager, operations development

Main tasks: operative quality management, rollout of hand scanner devices, continuous process optimization, implementation of new operative & administrative standards

GLS-Service-Lorena

Lorena - Service Supervisor

Education: apprenticeship as office clerk 2015 - 2018 (Depot Zirl / Tyrol)

Career stations: customs department, service employee at the depot in Ansfelden / Upper Austria, since 2022 supervisor service

Main tasks: action list, service schedule & vacation planning, credits, ongoing day-to-day business (mails, traces, calls...) staff management (training, help with problems), job interviews

Transport-manager-Albana

Albana - Transport Manager

Education: apprenticeship as office clerk 2014 -2017 (Depot Traismauer / Lower Austria)

Career stations: service employee at the Traismauer depot, since 2022 transport manager

Main tasks: route distribution, billings of transport partners, scanner maintenance, ordering of clothing, organizing collections and providing courier services in the event of breakdowns

 
Adisa and janine
 

Adisa & Janine - Sales Service

The career paths of Adisa & Janine show amazing parallels and since both are now "best buddies" in our sales team, we have decided to introduce them together.

Both Adisa and Janine completed their apprenticeship as office clerks at the depot in Ansfelden and immediately decided to join our sales service team. Their main tasks now include the preparation of offers, customer support at the phone and phone acquisition as well as the interface function to customer IT and customer service.

The two of them only report the best about their apprenticeship: "Very versatile and not the typical office job, different departments, personal customer contact and an open first-name mentality" are the keywords that come up. Knowing all the different departments is now a big plus, as they not only know the company like the back of their hand, but are able to explain the overall picture to our customers.

Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline for applications and when does the apprenticeship start?

Applications are welcome all around the year. We will arrange your personal training start with you.

  • Successfully completed compulsory school or dropout from an intermediate/higher school
  • School-level English
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel and Internet is essential

The apprenticeship lasts three years in total and takes place in our company as well as at a vocational school.

An apprentice is paid € 801,- gross per month in the first year of the apprenticeship (based on a 40-hour week). In the second year you will receive € 1.062,- and € 1.348,- in the third.

We offer apprenticeships throughout the year at our depots in Ansfelden (Upper Austria), Anthering (Salzburg), Fürnitz (Carinthia), Kalsdorf (Styria), Leobendorf, Steinabrückl, Traismauer (Lower Austria), Zirl (Tyrol) and Rankweil (Vorarlberg).

You will receive training in all operating procedures involved in a depot, like scanning incoming shipments and sorting/rerouting parcels. You will load parcels onto delivery vehicles, plan delivery routes and sometimes accompany parcel deliveries.

You will also handle commercial and distribution-related tasks. You will take care of customs clearance and invoicing, prepare offers, schedule appointments for field staff and offer services to customers. As part of the apprenticeship program, you will also gain experience of various planning activities, as well as different departments of the company.

Finishing the apprenticeship, you will have excellent career prospects in a growing industry. At GLS Austria, we encourage young talents and count on them after they have completed their training. Thanks to the extensive training, you will have insights into all areas of the parcel industry and will be more than welcome to join our teams in the depots - be it in the back office, customer service or in sales.

The areas of application and further training opportunities are wide after and due to the current dynamics in the industry, you will have very good career prospects in all fields.

You have the feeling that you just got a glimpse of what your professional future could and should look like?

Then apply right here!

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You still have some questions about the apprenticeship? Don't hesitate to give us a call or send us a message:

Mag. Patricia Wiesbauer
Mag. Patricia Wiesbauer
Manager Human Resources Development

bewerbung@gls-austria.com

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