Logistics Associate - Apprenticeship

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

First Year Apprentice Vacancy

Role: Trainee Transport Planner / Logistics Associate Apprentice

Location: Athlone, Co. Westmeath

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30am – 2:30pm

Salary: €15 per Hour

Apprenticeship: Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA)

Quinn Transport is one of the Midlands' leading transport and logistics companies, operating a modern fleet of vehicles and providing nationwide transport, pallet network distribution, warehousing and logistics solutions.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Transport Planner through the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in transport and logistics while earning and learning at the same time.

The Role

Initially, you will become part of our busy morning warehouse operation, working alongside our experienced warehouse and transport teams.

• 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.

As your experience grows and you progress through the apprenticeship, you will receive training in:

• Transport planning.
• Route optimisation.
• Fleet utilisation.
• Customer service.
• Logistics operations.
• Transport management systems.
• Full-load and groupage planning.
• Operational KPI management.

The long-term goal of this role is to develop you into a skilled Transport Planner within Quinn Transport.

What We Are Looking For

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Interest in transport, logistics and supply chain operations.
• Previous warehouse, transport or forklift experience is beneficial but not essential.

What We Offer

• Full support through the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship.
• Earn while you learn.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Hands-on experience across transport, warehousing and logistics.
• Modern facilities and equipment.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to progress into a Transport Planner role.

About Quinn Transport

Established for over 55 years, Quinn Transport provides nationwide transport and logistics services throughout Ireland. We are proud to invest in developing the next generation of logistics professionals and offer genuine career progression opportunities for ambitious individuals.

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• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Not Required