Company: Geodis Ireland
Location: Unit 1, Elm Rd, Dublin Airport Logistics Park, Co. Dublin, K67 N237
Geodis Ireland are delighted to once more partake in the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship Programme for September 2026.
We believe this programme will provide important benefits both for candidates and for our company – matching the opportunity for a hands-on, “learn as you earn” apprenticeship and education opportunity with finding the best people to come aboard and help us meet the future needs of our business in Ireland.
As a company we are guided by our 7 Principles of leadership and our 7 Golden rules one of which is to ‘Recruit, Develop and Retain Quality People’.
Our commitment to this programme is an opportunity for you to grow your career in one of the leading global supply chain companies and recognised by IIP (Investors in People Accreditation). You will be joining a company with a local entrepreneurial environment in addition to its global network, training platforms and opportunities at hand from the group.
We are looking for passionate and innovative candidates who enjoy learning and contributing their ideas to their team and the workplace.
Application contact:
If you meet the criteria of the LAA programme (visit https://www.laa.ie/apprentice for more information) please contact with your CV and cover letter to: – HR Business Partner
Start Date: In line with dates of the LAA Programme dates.
Learning Outcome:
While in College (TU Dublin) one day a week, we will support the programme’s “learn as you earn” approach. To support the learning outcomes expected of your employment with us, we will look to place you between one or more of the following business areas:
- Air Freight
- Ocean Freight
- Road Freight
- Customs
- Warehouse & Contact Logistics
You will have a mentor assigned who will work with you on a personalised individual training plan to put some of the knowledge learned on your course into practice
Examples of Responsibilities include
• Work with our partners to fulfil ecommerce orders from around the world.
• Liaise with airlines, hauliers, brokerage and operations teams globally.
• Reporting on delivery performance and exceptions such as loss, damage or delays.
• Data entry and job processing onto our TMS (Transport Management System)
• Booking, updating and invoicing jobs.
• Working closely with both internal and external colleagues to support the business.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service, with an emphasis on proactive communication.
• Communicating with customers daily both by email and phone.
• Assisting with or completing quotation of freight rates.
• Import and Export Customs formalities & declarations.
• Managing shipments of temperature controlled and/or hazardous goods.
• Update track & trace milestone
• Complete & report on internal and external performance & compliance metrics.
• Project work (a key part of your LAA course will involve a specific project to be co-ordinated with your mentor and the college)
• General administration and clerical duties
• Other ad-hoc requirements as they arise
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed and in line with the department they are working in at the time.
Candidate Profile /The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to quickly adapt to a changing environment
- Quickly learn new concepts and software is necessary
- Be self-motivated and independent, while still working well as part of a fast-paced team.
- Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Be able to multi-task, supporting multiple priorities often simultaneously
- Possess an aptitude for problem solving
- Display excellent interpersonal skills
- Be fully fluent in the English language
Education
• H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics.
• Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics and distribution, supply chain management, etc
• Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
