Logistics Apprenticeships Open for Applicants - April 2025

Hawthorn Logistics

Hawthorn Logistics is an Irish owned, independent, full-service logistics company offering its clients a professional and cost-effective means of moving their goods and products from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world. Operating from an 35,000 sq ft, state of the art facility in Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin D15 Hawthorn work across all modes: air, courier, sea, road and warehousing including pick/pack, fulfilment, returns management etc.

Hawthorn pride themselves delivering top class customer satisfaction through their core philosophy of providing simple solutions in what has become a very complex world and have gained an industry wide reputation as ‘best in class’ for the quality of in-house training and development programmes. Hawthorn strongly believe that the essence of top-class customer service is to listen to customers and then design and deliver the solutions they need.

Hawthorn are now looking to recruit a Logistics Apprentice to join the growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to get a thorough grounding in the industry through on the job training in a busy working environment four days a week whilst attending TU Dublin one day a week for classroom training.

Their philosophy is to produce multi modal staff who are comfortable with all types of shipment, including being fully trained in customs clearance, by the time the apprenticeship has been completed.

A former apprentice has recently been awarded Young Freight Forwarder of the Year for 2025.

Job Specification:

  • Day to day Export and Import Operations across Air Sea, Courier, Road shipments
  • Liaison and developing good relationships with suppliers, customers and international partners
  • Creation of Jobs using the Logistics software package including the completion of accounting procedures
  • Booking collections and deliveries via third party transport providers
  • Providing timely and accurate quotations to current and potential customers and partners
  • Customs formalities for both Exports and Imports

Job Requirements:

  • Natural customer service mindset with a passion to delight the customer
  • Team player who is a self-starter with the ability and confidence to work on their own initiative
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook and MS Office
  • Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

Applicant must meet one of the LAA program 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)
  • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Working Hours: Manday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm with day release to TU Dublin

Please send your CV together with an accompanying letter to [email protected]

Within the team there is vast experience working in all modes of transport and extensive international experience of working in various countries across the globe and provide an excellent learning and development environment for candidates looking to develop a career within the freight forwarding and Logistics industry.

Niedax CMS Limited

Location: Clash Industrial Estate, Tralee, Co Kerry

Position: Logistics Apprentice (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship – QQI Level 6 )

Who we are:

Niedax CMS is part of the globally operating Niedax Group and has over 20 years of experience in the Irish market. As part of one of the world’s largest cable tray manufacturers, Niedax CMS brings expertise to critical industrial sectors including Data Centres, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Automotive, Automation, and Health & Education.

With a comprehensive portfolio of over 50,000 products designed to support all aspects of electrical installations, we provide tailored solutions that power complex infrastructure around the world. Headquartered in Tralee, County Kerry, Niedax CMS is the driving force behind projects across Ireland and the UK—and far beyond. Our team has successfully supported international ventures throughout Europe, reaching as far as the Arctic Circle.

At the heart of our success is a dedicated team—including a new generation of skilled apprentices—working across a range of roles to drive our mission forward. Together, we're powering the future of cable management.

An exciting opportunity is currently available at our Tralee office for an individual looking to start a career in logistics by combining on-the-job training with studies at the MTU Cork Campus for the QQI level 6 Higher Certificate in Logistics.

You will learn while you earn as you build a solid foundation for your future career.

Training area and job description:

  • Working in the warehouse, picking, packing, despatching orders
  • Goods in checking off, booking in and restocking goods.
  • Loading and unloading trucks with the forklift
  • Pricing different freight options for Ireland and all over Europe.
  • Preparing customs paperwork for shipments outside of the EU etc

Applicant must meet one of the LAA program 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)
  • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Application:
For an application for the apprenticeship position at the company, please email your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]