Road Transport Specialist VET (Strassentransportfachmann/-frau EFZ)
What does a road transport specialist VET do?
As a road transport specialist VET with more than 600 hp 'under the bonnet', you organise transports, plan routes and estimate how long it takes to load and unload the goods. During your apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to acquire a lorry driver’s licence. The Thommen Group will cover the costs in full.
As 'King/Queen of the road', you bear a great responsibility, as you keep the Thommen Group’s goods traffic running. You will be able to take on exciting and multifaceted work even during the apprenticeship. In addition, you will travel throughout Switzerland in the diverse 'Lorry Job'.
The versatility of the tasks and the ability to work independently at an early stage make the apprenticeship as a road transport specialist VET an exciting challenge.
Here we answer your open questions:
Training as a road transport specialist VET takes place not only at the host company but also at the vocational school and in inter-company courses.
The basic vocational training lasts 3 years.
The apprenticeship as a road transport specialist VET is the right choice for you if you meet the following requirements:
- You enjoy being on the road
- You work well on your own
- You are conscientious
- You are reliable
- You are discreet
- You are flexible and open in terms of time
- You are willing to become actively involved in the Thommen Group
As an apprentice road transport specialist VET at the Thommen Group, you are part of an international recycling company that has its roots in Switzerland. The Thommen Group has modern workstations and exceptionally well-equipped, state-of-the-art machinery. We provide you with the support of a team of experts at all times and enable you to actively contribute even to complex and exciting tasks.
In addition, you will benefit from the following advantages:
- Insight into an international company
- The opportunity to acquire a lorry driver’s licence
- A free GA Travelcard
- Laptop
- Individual support from a vocational trainer during your apprenticeship
- Events for apprentices
Video: Our vocational trainers give an insight into the apprenticeship as a road transport specialist
Together with the apprentices, I would like to develop a solid foundation for their professional life. I look forward to accompanying our future professionals of the road on this exciting path.