Logistics Apprentice: Trainee Transport Planner

Quinn Transport; Athlone; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LAA apprenticeship

Earn while you learn

Career progression

Modern facilities

Supportive team

Job summary

Quinn Transport is seeking a proactive Trainee Transport Planner through the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) programme in Athlone. You will start in our busy morning warehouse, supporting loading, dispatch, and forklift operations while training in transport planning and route optimisation.

The apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across transport, warehousing and logistics, with clear progression to a Transport Planner role. Earn while you learn in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated and ambitious with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and reliability are essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within transport and logistics.
• Ability to work as part of a team and stay organised.

Responsibilities

• Loading and dispatching local delivery vehicles.
• Operating a forklift truck.
• Assisting with route preparation and vehicle loading.
• Ensuring freight is correctly sorted and loaded.
• Working closely with drivers and transport planners.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Quinn Transport is seeking a proactive Trainee Transport Planner through the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) programme in Athlone. You will start in our busy morning warehouse, supporting loading, dispatch, and forklift operations while training in transport planning and route optimisation.

The apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across transport, warehousing and logistics, with clear progression to a Transport Planner role. Earn while you learn in a supportive team environment.