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Logistics Associate - Apprenticeship

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    OCEAN & GENERAL MARITIME AGENCIES LIMITED
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    Ref: #APP-2450059
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    Co. Wexford,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Published On: 25 May 2026
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    Closing On: 19 Jun 2026

Job Description
First Year Apprentice Vacancy

Company: Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited
Position:  Import/Export Operator Apprentice (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship)
Locations: Rosslare Co. Wexford and Sandyford Dublin 18

About us:
Ocean and General Maritime Agencies Limited (OGMA) is an Irish liner agency providing liner representation, customs consultancy, forwarding, and warehousing services. The company has represented the Grimaldi Group in Ireland since 1988, offering full RoRo and LoLo capabilities for all cargo types.
The company operates services from Cork, Dublin, and Rosslare, including the Euromed Service and a new Finnlines route between Rosslare and Zeebrugge, enhancing direct links to continental Europe. Through Euromed Ireland Logistics Ltd, the company also manages an 80,000 m² terminal in Cork, providing nationwide distribution, storage, and automotive logistics.
OGMA delivers reliable, professional logistics solutions with regular departures and strong international connectivity.

Job description:
We are currently recruiting Import/Export Operator Apprentices for our offices in Rosslare and Dublin. As part of the apprenticeship, you will be trained in how to manage import and export cargo, from the initial booking to the consignee receiving goods. You will gain experience preparing Bills of Lading and customs clearance and will be responsible for creating bookings and liaising with customers regarding delivery and documentation. You will gain exposure to the reporting and operations of a major shipping Line, which is a very solid foundation to learn about freight forwarding and logistics.

Responsibilities;
* •    Ship Agent Duties
* •    Create bookings,
* •    Liaise with customers re delivery/collection of goods,
* •    Arranging customs documents, Bills of Lading,
* •    Ensuring correctness in the flow of information to customers and the Line,
* •    Deal with customer quires,
* •    Ad hoc duties as prescribed by management,

Position Requirements:
* •    Valid driver’s licence — required for travel as part of the role
* •    Fluent spoken and written English
* •    Ability to commute to the job location
* •    Comfortable working fully onsite
* •    Available to start immediately
* •    To be local to Rosslare/Surrounding Wexford area, or Sandyford Dublin (willingness to travel to Rosslare for Agency)
* •    Experience in shipping industry is a Distinct Advantage,
* •    Ability to multitask within a busy environment,
* •    Good Microsoft Office Skills,
* •    Good communication skills, daily interaction with global offices and customers,
* •    A flexible positive attitude.

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
For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
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