Logistics technician, Federal VET Certificate
Swiss Post’s letter and parcel centers are a hive of activity. You’ll receive and sort consignments, as well as operating sorting systems. And with placements in delivery and warehousing, your day will be even more varied.
You make Swiss Post more dynamic.
Logistics is at the heart of Swiss Post – this is where people sort, move, organize and get stuck in together. You are always in the thick of the action and keep Switzerland moving, every day. Does that sound good? Then scroll down and see what else there is!
Loading consent details...
To ensure you get off to a good start with us, you should ideally have the following skills and experience:
Before you get started, you’ll need certain skills and experience to help you to get the job done. This includes successfully completing compulsory education.
You have a practical disposition.
You’re a 'see it, do it, sorted' type of person. You have a practical disposition and good manual dexterity.
Your team can rely on you.
As a team player, you take on responsibility so that your team can always count on you.
You have the power to perform physical tasks.
You get stuck in and don’t shy away from strenuous activities. You sometimes also move heavy objects.
You are reliable and honest.
People can rely on you, and you tackle all tasks conscientiously.
Irregular working hours are no problem for you.
You are flexible and have no problem working at times outside 9 to 5.
You work at your best as part of the team.
You enjoy working with others, are good at communicating and say what you mean.
Training and vocational school:
The training lasts two years and brings you into the world of work in an easy, step-by-step manner. You’ll be working mainly at a letter or parcel center, where you’ll really get involved. There are also placements in delivery and in an external warehouse. At school and on in-house courses, you’ll acquire all the know-how you need. Swiss Post can even help you with your forklift truck driving licence. Training locations include the Eclépens, Härkingen and Zurich-Mülligen letter centers, the Härkingen, Frauenfeld, Urdorf and Cadenazzo parcel centers and the Wädenswil distribution area.
And after your apprenticeship?
After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you can enter the second year of your basic training as a distribution logistics technician and obtain the Federal VET Diploma. This increases your chances on the labour market.
This might interest you too ...
Take a look at what other exciting apprenticeship paths you could start with us.
Warehouse logistics technician, Federal VET Diploma
You ensure that parcels and goods find their way. You will learn how logistics works behind the scenes. It’s varied, practical and always exciting.
Distribution logistics technician, Federal VET Diploma (delivery)
Here, you are in the thick of the action. As a logistics technician, you get parcels and letters from A to B, collect consignments and help people with their questions.
Distribution logistics technician, Federal VET Diploma (sorting center)
Become part of our team and make sure that parcels and letters find their way. Exciting tasks, lively everyday work and a team that supports you.
Vocational training.
Any questions about training at Swiss Post?
Give us a call.
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
0.08/min. from landline phones within Switzerland
+41 848 85 80 00