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Transport & Logistics

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This sector is all about the flow and movement of people and goods between different locations. While drivers and pilots are roles that immediately come to mind, there are many more involved in the process, such as fork-lifters, supply chain analysts, aircraft mechanics and shipping agents to name a few. Each role requires a different set of skill, but no one likes to wait for a flight to take off, or a product to arrive, so the key to success in this sector is closely related to planning, co-ordination and timetabling.

The challenges presented by Covid-19 and Brexit have highlighted the critical importance of this sector, with a wide range of apprenticeships, courses and labour market initiatives have been undertaken to meet the skills shortages the sector is facing.

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the Transport & Logistics sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...


Skills

  • complying with regulations
  • critical thinking
  • data analysis & statistics
  • decision making
  • adaptability
  • health and safety
  • independence
  • leadership
  • maintaining machinery
  • managing resources
  • people management
  • persuasion
  • physical activity
  • prioritising work
  • biology
  • teamwork


This sector is all about the flow and movement of people and goods between different locations. While drivers and pilots are roles that immediately come to mind, there are many more involved in the process, such as fork-lifters, supply chain analysts, aircraft mechanics and shipping agents to name a few. Each role requires a different set of skill, but no one likes to wait for a flight to take off, or a product to arrive, so the key to success in this sector is closely related to planning, co-ordination and timetabling.

The challenges presented by Covid-19 and Brexit have highlighted the critical importance of this sector, with a wide range of apprenticeships, courses and labour market initiatives have been undertaken to meet the skills shortages the sector is facing.

In this section you will discover the range of career opportunities available in the Transport & Logistics sector. Our Career Explorer tool will give you insights into roles across the sector, including average salaries, typical entry routes and much much more...


Skills

  • complying with regulations
  • critical thinking
  • data analysis & statistics
  • decision making
  • adaptability
  • health and safety
  • independence
  • leadership
  • maintaining machinery
  • managing resources
  • people management
  • persuasion
  • physical activity
  • prioritising work
  • biology
  • teamwork

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  • Ciaran MacSamhrain, Engineer - Transport Infrastructure Ireland - Languages Connect

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