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Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachkraft - Kurier-, Express- und Postdienstleistungen

The "Fachkraft für Kurier-, Express- und Postdienstleistungen" is a 2-year recognized vocational training program completed at postal and courier services. This training provides you with all necessary knowledge and skills for a career in logistics and the delivery of shipments.

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What you do

  • Sort and prepare shipments and parcels for delivery.
  • Load and unload transport vehicles.
  • Deliver and collect letters, parcels, and other shipments.
  • Handle customer inquiries and assist with issues.
  • Document delivery proofs and process returns.
  • Manage cash for cash-on-delivery shipments.
  • Check vehicles for road safety.

Requirements

  • At least a Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent school-leaving certificate.
  • Good sense of orientation and spatial imagination.
  • Physical resilience and fitness.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Friendly demeanor and customer orientation.
  • Class B driver's license (often required or to be obtained during training).
  • Good German language skills (B1 level).

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment as a skilled worker for courier, express, and postal services.
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas such as logistics or dispatch management.
  3. 3Further training to become a Logistics Master (Logistikmeister) or Specialist in Courier, Express, and Postal Services (Fachwirt).
  4. 4Advancement to leadership positions, e.g., as a team leader in delivery.

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,050 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services Ausbildung?

At least a Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent school-leaving certificate.; Good sense of orientation and spatial imagination.; Physical resilience and fitness.; Reliability, punctuality, and a sense of responsibility..

Where can I find open Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Skilled Worker – Courier, Express and Postal Services

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.