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
Do you enjoy organizing, keeping track of things, and are you interested in international transportation and logistics processes? Then start your apprenticeship as a freight forwarding and logistics services specialist at ELA.
Here at ELA, you’ll work alongside our logistics team to ensure that our mobile space solutions reliably reach their destinations—both domestically and internationally. Along the way, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility and learn how modern logistics works in a globally active company.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your future role

Plan and coordinate shipments

Organize routes and delivery dates

Prepare freight and shipping documents

Support customers and freight forwarders

Calculate quotes and prepare orders

Gain familiarity with international logistics processes

Develop solutions in collaboration with various departments

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

ELA Container specialises in container-based rooms and buildings to rent or buy in any chosen size and with custom fittings. With 60,000 containers, 1,600 employees and 18 sites around the world, ELA Container has become a leading provider of quality, flexible room modules in Germany. Today, ELA Container is a partner to a wide range of industries, ranging from the construction industry to retail and gastronomy. With its quality, innovation and passion, ELA Container is continually opening up new markets and industries and is winning more and more people round to the effectiveness of mobile ELA room containers.

A second-generation family company

Number of employees: 1,400+ employees across 24 locations worldwide.
Sectors: Mobile Room Solutions (Containerized offices, living quarters, schools, and workshops), Construction, Offshore Energy, Industry, and Events.
Preferred educational level: Vocational training (Apprenticeship/MBO) for technical and trade roles; Bachelor’s degree (HBO/Dual Degree) for management, IT, and engineering positions.
Preferred education: Industrial Clerk, IT/Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Sales/Marketing, or Logistics.
Career level: All levels, including Pupils/Interns, Apprentices, Young Professionals (Graduates), and Experienced Specialists.

Apprenticeship as a forwarding and logistics services clerk 2027 (m/f/x)