Modern training workshop

Our founder Martin Herrenknecht promotes young talent and technology with great personal commitment. You can expect:

• A state-of-the-art training workshop
• A high degree of practical relevance through special projects as well as orders for the production of components for our tunnel boring machines
• In-house classes and regular training courses
• Extensive exam preparation; external and internal tutoring if required
• Varied practical experience: from the 2nd year of your apprenticeship, you'll rotate through departments relevant to your training
• Grow together: 180 apprentices in 12 different apprenticeships

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Dynamic training team

After school into working life?
Our motivated team of 12 trainers will support you throughout your training. With intensive support, they contribute to your professional and personal development.
 

Remuneration and bonus during training

Good performance should be rewarded, and that's why we offer an attractive monthly compensation and special bonuses for outstanding performance.

• Monthly training remuneration:
  • 1st year of apprenticeship: €1,050
  • 2nd year of apprenticeship: €1,150
  • 3rd year of training: 1,250 €
  • 4th year of apprenticeship: €1,300
• Annual bonus system during the apprenticeship (key: report cards, in-house lessons and assessments)
• One-off bonus upon completion of training (key: Chamber of Industry and Commerce qualification)

High chances of being kept on and of promotion

Qualified skilled workers who show real initiative are in high demand at Herrenknecht because they are the key to our success. With an apprenticeship or degree program at Herrenknecht you'll create a secure basis for your future. Good to know:

• Around 95% of apprentices are kept on after they graduate
• A wide range of attractive entry-level opportunities and the chance to work abroad worldwide
   

Health management and pension plan

Herrenknecht AG employs people with a wide variety of work requirements.  Fitters on the shop floor, some of whom have to perform hard physical work, have a different workload than employees in administration. We think ahead so our employees stay fit for the future. With your apprenticeship at Herrenknecht you therefore benefit from the very beginning and lay a healthy foundation for your career. 
Among other things, you benefit from:

• Greatly reduced cost of using all training programs at the Sportpark fitness clubs and swimming pools
• Employer-financed direct insurance
• Regular check-ups by the company doctor
• Special "Get fit" days with changing themes
• Company sports: e.g. yoga classes, Herrenknecht running group & annual skiing day
   

High fun factor
 

Of course, the fun factor and working together well with colleagues on a daily basis should not be forgotten.
These are provided for e.g. by: 

• A "get to know you" day including team building measures at the beginning of the 1st year of training
• Joint excursion in the 2nd year of training (e.g. canoeing/rock climbing)
• Employee events such as our legendary Christmas parties, summer parties, etc.
• More fun in a team: in addition to company sports, we and our colleagues also take part in soccer, beach handball and handball tournaments or running events in the region.

A wide range of employee benefits

As a Herrenknecht employee you not only profit from promising career opportunities, but also from a range of other benefits, such as:

• Around 50 regional discount promotions, e.g. for amusement parks, home improvement stores, soccer golf, bowling and many other company perks.
• Subsidized Herrenknecht canteen with a daily changing menu
• Accident insurance with 24-hour coverage
• First aid training 
• Apprentices can complete a driver safety training free of charge (car + motorcycle)
• Various company sports options, such as Herrenknecht running groups, skiing days, yoga courses, soccer matches, etc.
   

Forward-looking company

Among other things, we take responsibility for:

• Environmentally friendly mobility of people & goods.
• Targeted development of raw material deposits and energy sources
• Social responsibility in promoting young talent, education, in social commitment and the promotion of sports/culture
• Top international and national athletes in various disciplines, such as Johannes Vetter.