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Apprenticeship as a forwarding and logistics services clerk 2026 (m/f/x)

Haren, Germany

ELA Container GmbH

Pupil

2026-08-01

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

Organization, planning, and international operations—is this right up your alley? During your apprenticeship as a Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Specialist (m/f/x), you’ll manage shipments, coordinate processes, and be right in the thick of day-to-day operations. Here, you’ll take on responsibility early on.
Sound exciting? Then ELA Container is the perfect place for you! Here, you’ll find exciting tasks, real opportunities for growth, and a strong team with a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

Your future role

Our logistics team consists of about 30 employees. During the 3-year apprenticeship, you will get to know various areas and interfaces of logistics, such as scheduling, truck dispatch, fleet management, sales and warehouse.

Forwarding and logistics services clerks organise the dispatch, handling and storage of goods and take care of the sale of transport and logistics services. The tasks of freight forwarding and logistics services clerks also include providing customer care and advice, calculating prices, drawing up offers and preparing contracts. Once an order has been placed, they commission the transport, prepare freight and customs documents and monitor the processing of the order.

What you bring to the team

Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification

Good performance in mathematics, German and English

Economic thinking and careful work

Good communication and organisational skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Very good knowledge of German and good written and spoken English

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

Trainee network

Trainee network

Our more than 40 employed trainees and integrated degree students will simplify the start to your career life and are always available to answer any questions you may have.

Transfer to permanent position

Transfer to permanent position

Your chances of being hired are very good once you’ve completed your training.

Trainee projects and events

Trainee projects and events

In addition to your work, you also have the opportunity to experience exciting trainee events and projects.

Corporate fitness

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Varying responsibilities

Varying responsibilities

ELA offers you a diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction with one another, and a whole host of opportunities to incorporate your own ideas.

Corporate Benefits

Corporate Benefits

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

ELA Canteen

ELA Canteen

Our company restaurant serves up fresh, delicious lunches on a daily basis.

Height-adjustable desk

Height-adjustable desk

Your health matters to us, which is why we offer you height-adjustable desks in every office.

Dogs are welcome

Dogs are welcome

There’s no need to part ways with your four-legged friend at ELA, as you can simply bring your dog with you into the office if the situation allows.

Hi, I’m Melanie!

I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Contact me by email.

Melanie Eissing

HR Business Partnerin

melanie.eissing@container.de

Ansprechpartner

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