We are looking for 3 apprentices in 2026
Things are in full swing at the Port of Grenaa—and now you have the chance to join the team. Here, large ships dock, cranes lift tons of cargo, and every day is full of activity. Whether you thrive on administrative tasks or hands-on work right in the thick of the action.
With us, you’ll take on responsibility, learn on the job, and become part of a close-knit team in a workplace where there’s always something going on.
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We are currently looking for three different interns. Apply for our current internship positions here:
After high school, Laura Møller wasn’t sure what she wanted to do and worked for a while as an unskilled warehouse worker. Through a friend, she heard about an apprenticeship at the Port of Grenaa—and decided to apply.
Today, she looks back on an apprenticeship that has been both educational and surprisingly varied. She thought the work would mainly take place in front of a computer, but quickly discovered that her daily routine also includes tasks out in the port area—such as inspecting lifebuoys, checking first-aid supplies and chemicals, and managing the port’s waste sorting system.
Practical tasks combined with a fair amount of administrative work on a computer, as Laura, while an intern, prepared extensive documentation for the three ISO certifications currently being pursued at the port.
For Laura Møller, the combination of hands-on experience and responsibility has been crucial. She has grown both professionally and personally and has found joy in her work—something that has also had a positive impact on her time at school.
She was named Student of the Year 2023 by HK Østjylland, an award given to a student who makes a difference in everyday life, possesses professional qualifications and a desire to learn new things—and, not least, the ability to make everyone around her feel at ease.
Today, Laura Møller holds a permanent position at the Port of Grenaa as a QHSE Coordinator, where she continues to work in many of the areas she was introduced to as a trainee.
Henrik Gildesberg Andersen was 30 years old when he started as a crane operator apprentice at the Port of Grenaa. Today—seven years later—he is a permanent employee and an experienced member of the team.
The path to getting there has been anything but straightforward: from landscape gardener and caterer to garbage truck driver and excavator operator. Henrik discovered that what truly ignited his passion for his profession was his interest in machinery.
“I was nervous at first—both about the height and the responsibility. But you get used to it. Now it’s second nature.”
These days, Henrik works with the large Mantsinen crane, among other things, a job that requires both concentration and a good sense of the big picture. No two workdays are alike, which means you have to be able to adapt quickly.
“At the harbor, you never really know what the week will bring. Plans can change in the blink of an eye—and that’s what makes it so exciting.”
It is the variety of tasks in particular that drives him: from unloading cargo from ships to precision lifting, where items must be placed in small spaces with minimal room—or a ride on the rubber duck on the dock.
“I could definitely see myself growing old here. This is the first time I’ve had a job I really love. I truly enjoy going to work.”
When Henrik is sitting in the big crane 16 meters above the dock, there’s also time for reflection. Over the past two years, he’s listened to 360 audiobooks—mostly fantasy and sci-fi—while the work flows smoothly along.
At the same time, he has taken the next step in his career. At the beginning of the year, he became an examiner for the crane operator training program, where he helps evaluate the students’ final exams—including practical, oral, and written components.
“It was actually my former teacher who called and asked if this might be something for me. I had to think about whether I was good enough—but it’s really exciting to have the chance to pass something on.”
For Henrik, it is precisely the combination of responsibility, variety, and large machines that makes the job special—and he is happy to share his experience with new colleagues:
“It takes nerves of steel and a desire for variety—but in return, you get plenty of machinery and the chance to move heavy loads.”
