TRAINING

It is very important to us that our trainees not only have the most instructive but also an unforgettable time at BERGHOFF. That's why we have been planning our trainee days regularly for several years now and organizing eventful excursions.

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"The fact that our trainees work on advanced machines and with modern tools in our in-house training workshop is a particular advantage for us."

"We attach particular importance to ensuring that our trainees feel comfortable and take on meaningful tasks with us so that they can continue to develop personally and professionally."

"Our family atmosphere ensures a workplace where you not only feel comfortable, but also have fun at work."

"The fact that our trainees work on advanced machines and with modern tools in our in-house training workshop is a particular advantage for us."

"We attach particular importance to our trainees taking on meaningful and valuable tasks at BERGHOFF and continuously developing their skills."

"Our family atmosphere ensures a workplace where you not only feel comfortable, but also have fun at work."

Training as a cutting machine operator

Training as a cutting machine operator starts in our training workshop at our plant in Wenden. There you will work on ultra-modern DMG machines and learn everything there is to know about the profession.

This also includes planning and producing their own trainee projects, such as building a motor or bottle opener.

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TRAINING IN MACHINING

Training as a cutting machine operator starts in our own training workshop in Wenden. Here you will learn everything about the profession of a machinist and produce relevant workpieces for our customers at an early stage on modern DMG Mori machines.

We also have a tradition of our trainees producing a joint and special project, such as an engine.

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Quality time in training

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CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

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THE BERGHOFF BENEFITS

SAFE EMPLOYER

40 years of BERGHOFF - a family-run company with steady growth

IPAD FOR
THE START OF TRAINING

At the start of your apprenticeship, we will give you a new iPad for work and vocational school

Future prospects

as long-term partnerships are important to us, we only issue open-ended employment contracts and are happy to take on our trainees at the end of their training

WORK-LIFE-BALANCE

You have 30 vacation days per calendar year, flexible and at short notice

REMUNERATION

Remuneration between approx. 1,000€ - 1,400€ depending on the year of training

FURTHER EDUCATION

We make it possible for you to study abroad (Erasmus)

EXCURSIONS

Cool trainee events throughout the year, such as laser tag, climbing or escape rooms

PREVENTION

We subsidize your VL contract, company pension plan and occupational disability insurance

YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF BERGHOFF

You will quickly take on important tasks with us and be involved in projects so that you are well prepared for the exam

OUR

TRAINEE-FAQ

What apprenticeships do we offer?

We have been training apprentices since 2007 and currently in the following professions:

Cutting machine operator
Industrial mechanic
Warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d)
Industrial clerk

What does the application process for an apprenticeship look like?

The application process is as follows:

1. Application (cover letter, CV, last 2 certificates) online in less than 1 minute

2. Job interview

3. Possibly trial day or trial work

4. Conclusion of contract

How many apprenticeships are advertised each year?

We take on 4 trainees every year, 2 of whom are cutting machine operators.

By when do I have to apply for an apprenticeship?

We also take on trainees at short notice. There is no fixed application deadline.

Do you need a certain school-leaving qualification to do an apprenticeship with us?

Yes, for the commercial profession we require at least a secondary school leaving certificate.

For apprenticeships in production or logistics, we require a good secondary school leaving certificate.

With two plants in the Olpe district - where is the content taught for which training position?

The training workshop for cutting machine operators is located at the plant in Gerlingen (Im Ruttenberge 6). In the course of the three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship, our machinists spend around 6 months on training courses and vocational preparation courses at our partner EMG in Wenden-Hillmicke.

Half of the industrial mechanics are trained at the Gerlingen plant and half at the Drolshagen plant, as are the warehouse logistics specialists. The industrial clerks are trained at the main site in Drolshagen and go through all specialist areas there, such as purchasing, financial accounting, HR, sales, logistics, etc.

How are trainees remunerated?

Unsere Auszubildenden erhalten je nach Ausbildungsjahr von 1.000€ bis 1.400€.

How many days of vacation are there?

Like all other employees, trainees receive 30 days' annual leave.

Where is the vocational college?

We base this on where our trainees live. The productive trainees (machinists and industrial mechanics) usually attend the vocational school in Attendorn in block or part-time classes, i.e. twice a week). Industrial clerks (m/f/d) and warehouse logistics specialists (m/f/d) normally attend school in Olpe. However, if an apprentice comes from the Bergisch region, it is also possible to attend the Oberberg vocational college. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

What kind of support is provided during the training?

Our trainers are permanently available to all trainees as contact persons. There is a permanent mentor for the trainees in each department.

What further training opportunities are there for trainees?

As a general rule, trainees to become cutting machine operators must obtain a crane certificate - this is a basic requirement for working on the machine. Otherwise, we support anyone who wants to continue their training. We don't have a fixed system for this, but instead respond individually to each trainee.

Are trainees supported with special benefits?

In addition to our usual benefits, we give each trainee an iPad for professional and private use when they start their training. We also pay for the textbooks.

Is it possible to complete part of the training abroad?

In the past, we have given trainees the opportunity to do an internship abroad several times as part of the Erasmus program. Most recently, an apprentice spent two weeks in Finland in September 2023.

Is it possible to shorten the training?

If you perform well in the company and at school, we allow you to shorten the training period by six months.

What are the chances of being taken on after completing my training?

Very large. So far, we have been able to take on almost all trainees, with a retention rate of 95%. One of our primary training objectives is to take on trainees as employees.