Back to all apprenticeships

Business & Administration · EFZ

Logistician EFZ

Store, pick and distribute goods — with forklifts, scanners and IT.

About this profession

Store, pick and distribute goods — with forklifts, scanners and IT. Over 3 years you learn this profession in a host company, at the vocational school and in inter-company courses. At the end you receive a nationally recognised Federal VET Diploma (EFZ).

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • ›Receive and store goods
  • ›Pick orders
  • ›Manage inventory
  • ›Plan transport

Skills you'll need

ResilienceAccuracyOrganisationTeamwork

A typical week as an apprentice

Host company

3 days/week — you learn the trade hands-on alongside experienced professionals.

Vocational school

1–2 days/week — general education plus job-specific theory.

Inter-company courses (üK)

Several blocks per year — practise core techniques together with other apprentices.

Where you'll work

Offices, banks, insurers, public administration, larger companies of any sector.

Entry requirements

  • Completed compulsory school (Sek A or B, depending on profession). Strong school report in relevant subjects helps.
  • A 'Schnupperlehre' (1–5 day taster) is the best way to find out if the profession suits you.

What you earn at the end

Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) — a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to higher VET (HF), the vocational baccalaureate (BM) and universities of applied sciences.

Apprentice wage

Typical monthly gross wage (CHF). Actual wages vary by sector and region.

Year 1

CHF 700 – 950/ Mt.

Year 2

CHF 900 – 1’200/ Mt.

Year 3

CHF 1’200 – 1’600/ Mt.

Future-readiness

Score 2/5
At riskElevated risk
Demand trend3/5
Adaptability3/5
Automation risk4/5

Our take

Warehouse automation and robotics (Migros, Coop, Galaxus) reduce manual tasks; planning and IT-near roles grow.

Early contract endings in this field

Across Business & Administration apprenticeships, roughly 12–18% of contracts are ended early, compared with about 23% nationally. Most of those apprentices continue their training elsewhere.

Further education & career

  • Logistics specialist (BP)
  • Supply chain manager (HF/FH)

Learn more

Official sources and further information about this profession.