**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** Job Title: Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship Company: Prompto Despatch Ltd Location: Watergrasshill Business Park Start Date: September (aligned with course start date) Contract: Fixed term for duration of apprenticeship Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Tuesday College Day) Pay: €28,500-€30,000 Key Responsibilities: Freight Handling: • Prepare loading bays by tidying and clearing them prior to sortation. • Safely unload freight from inbound vehicles upon arrival, especially from upper decks, taking care to prevent damage. • Sort and correctly place freight in the designated loading bays. Loading & Paperwork: • Load consignments onto outbound delivery vehicles as directed. • Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, including discrepancy reports where necessary. • Always practice safe loading procedures—secure loads with straps as needed and advise drivers accordingly. Housekeeping & Reporting: • Follow a “tidy-as-you-go” policy: remove debris and maintain cleanliness in all working areas, especially after loading. • Promptly report any freight damage to a supervisor, including taking photographs for documentation. • Ensure trailers are cleared and prepared for the efficient loading of incoming freight. When possible, you will be rostered to go with a driver here to learn day to day duties of a driver Criteria: Full details are available here • Be 18 years or older. • Hold a clean full ‘B’ Driving Licence. • Hold a Leaving Certificate: H7/O6 or above in five Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) subjects. Minimum O6 in English Minimum O6 or B2 or above in Mathematics OR • Have a minimum 2 years working in the sector Letter of recommendation from employer A copy of CV OR • Hold a QQI level 5 or 6 qualification in cognate area e.g. Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management (Recognition of Prior Learning PRL) Please send CV and Covering Letter to: Charlene Kearney