What do we expect from you?
There are many paths to becoming a shipping trainee and we particularly value the following qualities:
- A goal-oriented approach to tasks, where you can maintain focus and drive projects forward
- The ability to make many decisions in a busy workday
- A natural business sense
- Engagement in your work, where you show enthusiasm and dedication to your tasks
- Being a team player who values collaboration and achieving common goals
- Have completed or expect to complete HHX or EUX, alternatively STX, HTX, or HF in combination with EUD-S (office direction).
These are the departments you can work in as a trainee
Project Cargo
Agency
Cruise
What is the best part about being a shipping trainee at SDK?
Anders, Pernille, and Martin share their SDK trainee stories.
A supportive and social community
"At SDK, they value a strong sense of community and good relationships between employees and trainees. As a trainee, you join a dedicated team and are assigned both a mentor and a trainee coordinator to support you throughout your journey. You’ll also be part of our trainee network, meeting regularly for professional input and social events. There are plenty of fun activities too, like the summer party and sports days. What I appreciate most is the relaxed atmosphere where the tone is informal, and there’s always room for a chat or a laugh."
Anders Birch Ahrnkiel, Shipping trainee in Fredericia
The best of both worlds
"One of the great things about being a shipping trainee is the mix of classroom learning and real-world experience. You gain a solid theoretical foundation at school, then return to the workplace to put that knowledge into practice through engaging tasks. At SDK, many trainees are offered a full-time position after finishing the program - a big advantage, as it removes the stress of job hunting."
Pernille Bay Petersen, Shipping trainee in Aarhus
Responsibility from day one
"What I’ve appreciated most during my training at SDK is the strong support from my team. From day one, I was trusted with responsibilities that helped me grow professionally and personally, always at a pace that suited me. Regular check-ins with my mentor ensured that the program was adapted to my skills and needs, making the experience feel truly personalized from start to finish."
Martin Schmidt Andersen, Shipping trainee in Fredericia
Did you know that...
approx. 85% of all our trainees are offered permanent employment?
you get paid during your education when you choose to be trainee?
several times a year there are different social events?
SDK has locations and offices all across Denmark?
The Timeline
Get an inside look at being a shipping trainee at SDK
Yes, you receive trainee pay according to the collective agreement. We follow the current rates and also offer employee benefits such as a lunch scheme, social events, and a mentoring program.
You can apply through our website.
The program lasts 2 years and combines hands-on experience at our company with school periods.
Absolutely! We offer strong career opportunities and many of our trainees are offered full-time positions after completing the program.
We usually open for applications in January and hire on a rolling basis. Follow us on social media or check our website regularly to stay updated.
We recruit trainees once a year, typically with a start date in September.