Apprenticeship in Freight Forwarding and Logistics in Upper Austria
- Upper Austria
- Full Time
When goods need to go from A to B, you check everything required for transport. You select the right route, the appropriate means of transport, calculate the price, handle transport documents, and manage customs clearance. Your challenge? Satisfied customers across Europe. And just like your goods, you’re on the move, rotating between training locations within the region you choose. Also, check out our career video for this apprenticeship.
The Rail Cargo Group, with around 5,800 employees and 100 apprentices, is one of Europe’s leading rail logistics companies. Find out more in the information sheet and here Rail Cargo training programme.
The apprenticeship for office administration clerk is integrated into this programme.
Your future tasks
- You organise and arrange climate-friendly rail freight transport.
- You support customers throughout the entire transport process for their goods.
- You are the central point of contact for your customers.
What you need most for this role
- You are communicative and enjoy taking on new challenges.
- You are proficient in English and have an interest in geography.
- You are environmentally conscious and want to work for a sustainable company.
Our offers to convince you
- You can choose to combine your apprenticeship with the Austrian Matura (university entrance qualification).
- You receive performance bonuses for good results at vocational school and for completing your apprenticeship.
- You have the opportunity to complete an internship abroad in Europe.
- You can participate in attractive further training seminars, e.g., language and communication courses, Energy Driving Licence, or Life Skills4Future.
- You receive free travel across Austria with ÖBB trains.
- You can also count on our support for further training (e.g., universities of applied sciences) after your apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship starts in September 2027.
The apprentice remuneration for the freight forwarding clerk apprenticeship is (as of April 2026):
- 1st year: €1,000.00
- 2nd year: €1,220.00
- 3rd year: €1,560.00
Your application
Apply online here with the following complete documents:
- CV and cover letter
- Annual school reports from the 7th and 8th grades
- School report/annual certificate from the 9th grade, if already completed
- Annual certificate from the last school year attended (Matura certificate, HAS, etc.)
Recognition of prior commercial apprenticeship periods is possible - Residence permit – for non-EEA citizens
Apply for this apprenticeship as follows.
Contact persons
Do you have further questions about the application or our apprenticeships?
Feel free to contact us by phone or email:
Tel.: +43 5 1778 97 65003
Email: lehrlingsbewerbung@oebb.at
For technical questions about this job advertisement, please contact Roman Wimmer at +43 664 6174185.
Women are an essential part of our success and corporate culture. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in the event of equal qualifications – taking into account the relevant framework conditions of all applications.
Please note that a criminal record certificate must be submitted as part of the hiring process.
About the company:
Since 1923, ÖBB has shaped mobility in Austria: we transport people and goods and work on solutions for rail, bus, and logistics. Our investments in rail infrastructure contribute to the Austrian economy. As one of Austria’s largest employers (*), ÖBB offers diverse career fields, supports employees in their professional and personal development, and implements measures to promote their health. Together, we work on a corporate culture characterised by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
(*) Source: Firmium, “Largest Employers in Austria”, https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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