This one-year work-placement role supports DHL’s air transport activities in Spain’s islands. Typical responsibilities may include assisting with shipment coordination, transport documentation, flight and capacity monitoring, customer or partner communication, reporting, and general administrative tasks. Candidates are expected to be enrolled in or recently completed relevant studies such as logistics, transport, international trade, business, or aviation. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and a practical customer-service attitude are important. Spanish and English communication skills are likely required, together with confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn DHL’s operational systems. Flexibility, reliability, and an interest in air freight and international logistics will be valued.
DHL is a global logistics and transport company operating across international express delivery, freight forwarding, supply chain management, e-commerce, and mail services. It serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories, connecting markets through road, air, ocean, and contract logistics networks. DHL is part of DHL Group and includes well-known divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL eCommerce. The company is recognized for its large international workforce, structured training, technology-driven operations, and focus on sustainability. In Spain, DHL supports domestic and international shipments through airports, distribution centers, service points, and customer operations. An internship with DHL can provide practical exposure to transport coordination, customs-related processes, freight documentation, service quality, and the day-to-day demands of a global logistics network.
Spain’s main island employment markets are the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. Logistics opportunities are concentrated around airports, ports, freight forwarders, courier networks, tourism supply chains, retail, and food distribution. Tourism, hospitality, customer service, technology, and renewable energy also provide significant employment. The Canary Islands generally offer a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather, and lower living costs than many mainland cities, while the Balearics have strong international connections but higher housing costs, especially in Mallorca and Ibiza. Spanish is essential for many roles; English is highly useful in transport and tourism, and German or French can help. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa, subject to registration requirements. Non-EU applicants usually need a suitable work or internship authorization arranged with the employer. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport links, insurance, and internship paperwork before relocating.
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