Apprenticeship in Freight Forwarding and Logistics in Vorarlberg
- Vorarlberg
- Full Time
When goods need to be transported from A to B, you check everything required for the shipment. 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’ll be on the move, rotating through different 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. For more information, see the info sheet and here Rail Cargo training program.
The apprenticeship for office administration is integrated into this program.
Your future tasks
- You organize 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’ll need most for this role
- You are communicative and enjoy taking on new challenges.
- You have a good command of English and an interest in geography.
- You are environmentally conscious and want to work for a sustainable company.
Our offers that will convince you
- You have the option to combine your apprenticeship with a vocational diploma (Lehre mit Matura).
- You receive performance bonuses for good results in vocational school and at the final apprenticeship exam.
- 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 License, or Life Skills4Future.
- You receive free travel throughout Austria with ÖBB trains.
- You can also count on our support for further education (e.g., universities of applied sciences) after your apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship starts in September 2027.
The apprenticeship 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 grades 7–8
- School report/annual certificate for grade 9, if already completed
- Annual certificate from the last attended school class (e.g., high school diploma, vocational school certificate)
Prior commercial apprenticeship periods can be credited - Residence permit – for non-EEA citizens
Here’s how to apply for this apprenticeship.
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 posting, please contact Alexander Gettinger at +43 664 2867365.
Women are an indispensable 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, we at ÖBB have shaped mobility in Austria: We transport people and goods and develop 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 characterized by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
(*) Source: Firmium, “Largest Employers in Austria”, https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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