**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** **Job Description:** **Job Title:** Apprentice Transport Coordinator (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship) **Company: **Freightspeed **Location**: Greenogue, Dublin 24 **Job Type: **Apprenticeship / Full-Time Schedule: Monday to Friday; full-time In person / Required flexibility on “out of hours” work in the event of important issues **About Us:** FreightSpeed is an Irish-owned success story that provides specialist transport services to the pharmaceutical sector. We are long-established and in an exciting stage of growth and development that will see the company double in size over the next two years. Freightspeed Group is a growing logistics and transport company committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-focused transport solutions. We pride ourselves on strong communication, teamwork, and operational excellence. **Role Overview** We are seeking a motivated Apprentice Transport Coordinator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in logistics. You will support daily operations by organising drivers, coordinating schedules, and communicating with customers to ensure smooth and timely deliveries. **Key Responsibilities:** * • Coordinate and schedule drivers for daily transport operations * • Communicate with drivers regarding routes, timings, and updates * • Act as a point of contact for customers, handling queries and providing updates * • Monitor delivery progress and resolve any issues that arise * • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, schedules, and communications * • Support the operations team with general administrative tasks * • Skills & Requirements * • Strong organisational and time-management skills * • Good communication and interpersonal abilities * • Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, etc.) * • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * • Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail * • Willingness to learn and develop within the logistics industry **What We Offer** * • Hands-on training and mentorship * • Opportunity to gain experience in the logistics sector * • Career progression within the company * • Supportive team environment **Applicant must meet one of the LAA programme entry criteria:** * • 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) Fluent English is required Applicants must be based in Ireland and hold a visa that permits full-time employment in Ireland. **How to Apply** Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role to: jobs@freightspeed.ie