NOVOPLAST – TRAINING

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Give us a call, and we’ll help you find the perfect apprenticeship or internship.

Student internships (for training professions – available any time by arrangement).

Start your apprenticeship in 2025!

WHAT WE OFFER

Our BENEFITS FOR TRAINEES:

“Food will always be in demand!” As a manufacturer of food packaging, we are a safe long-term bet. Even during tough economic times, including the pandemic, we can offer secure jobs as an essential service provider. Based in Leutkirch in the Allgäu, we are well-connected to the A96 motorway and the local train station.
At Novoplast, we place great importance on fostering a supportive work environment and a healthy corporate culture, as well as on community involvement. During your apprenticeship, you’ll enjoy the following benefits.

You can also explore our general employee benefits here.

Personal mentoring and project work within the training team

Reimbursement of travel expenses to vocational school

Coverage of educational material costs

A variety of work areas

A guaranteed job offer after completing your training

Trainee trips

Energy Scout training with IHK certification

Bonus system

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

IF YOU POSSESS THESE QUALITIES, YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT FOR US:

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A WILLINGNESS TO FULLY COMMIT

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THE MOTIVATION TO MAKE AN IMPACT AND HELP DRIVE CHANGE

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A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND VALUES

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A DESIRE FOR CONTINUAL SELF-IMPROVEMENT

Have we sparked your interest?

Then explore our range of apprenticeships:

NOVOPLAST

Apprenticeships

Specialists and managers

Specialists and managers (m/f/d)

Specialists and managers are key to any company’s success. With your knowledge and experience, you not only ensure quality, but also drive innovation and strategic developments. Draw on your strengths to motivate your team and celebrate success together.

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Production employee

Production staff (m/f/d)

Production staff are the backbone of every company. With your diligence and dedication, you ensure that our products are manufactured on time and meet the required level of quality. Your reliability and commitment to your work help us maintain the high standards our customers expect.

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Can’t find the right role?

We offer more career opportunities – give us a call, we’ll be happy to assist you.

Our application procedure

The next steps for your application

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Submit your application by email or use our online application form.

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You’ll receive a confirmation that we’ve received your application.

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Provided that your application meets our expectations, we’ll invite you to a personal interview in the following weeks.

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Attend your interview with us.

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During a taster week or trial workday, you’ll get an inside perspective of the company and your future role.

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If you’re a good fit for our team, we’ll offer you a contract of employment.

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Once we’ve agreed on all the terms, we’ll sign your contract and officially welcome you to the Novoplast family!

Your contacts for questions about applications and apprenticeship opportunities:

Detlef Böhne

HR specialist

Willi Bitz

Trainer for industrial and technical professions

Robin Ehrmann

Trainer for industrial clerks

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

Novoplast-Verpackungen offers secure jobs and excellent training.

Alongside the “standard perks” like free hot and cold drinks, work clothes and safety shoes, we’re proud to offer you some extra benefits:

  • 35-hour workweek
  • 30 days of holiday per year
  • Pay based on union agreements, with holiday and Christmas bonuses
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses to vocational school
  • Coverage of educational material costs
  • Exposure to a wide range of specialist areas
  • Personal mentoring and project work within the training team
  • Excellent chances of being hired after your apprenticeship
  • Equipment sets and learning kits
  • Trainee trips
  • Energy Scout training with IHK certification

Machine and plant operator
As a machine and plant operator, you’ll be tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of our injection moulding machines. You’ll also learn how to set them up and operate them.

Industrial mechanic
As an industrial mechanic, you’ll maintain our machinery and equipment, and also learn to manufacture and assemble various components, assemblies and systems.

Process mechanic
As a process mechanic specialising in plastics and rubber technology, your role will involve operating and monitoring our machines, while also ensuring the smooth running of our production processes.

Mechatronics engineer
As a mechatronics engineer, you’ll be the link between mechanics, IT and electronics, and you’ll gain a deep understanding of complex systems.

Industrial clerk
As an industrial clerk, you’ll manage various business processes. With this qualification, you will be able to work in various departments, such as materials management, production, sales, purchasing, accounting or HR.

Our apprenticeship for machine and plant operators lasts two years.

Our apprenticeship for process mechanic lasts three years.

Our apprenticeships for industrial mechanic and mechatronics engineer lasts 3.5 years.

Our apprenticeships for industrial clerks lasts three years.

In certain circumstances, the apprenticeship period may be shortened.

Email your CV, a cover letter and your school leaver’s report in PDF format to bewerbung@novoplast.de

We offer apprenticeships to candidates with all types of school leaving certificates.

For a technical or industrial apprenticeship, attending a technical school is an advantage. You should also have good grades in maths, technology and science subjects.

For a commercial apprenticeship, attending a business school is beneficial. You should also have achieved good grades in maths, German and economics.

Your application creates our first impression of you, so take your time and prepare it carefully. Please submit the following documents (preferably as a PDF):

  • A cover letter
  • Your CV
  • Your last three school reports
  • Internship certificates, awards and certifications (if applicable)

Email your documents to: bewerbung@novoplast.de

You will be entitled to 30 days of holiday per year.

As a company bound by collective agreements, our standard working week is 35 hours.

If you pass your final exam, we will offer you a permanent contract. We’re always delighted when our apprentices take up this offer.

  • 1st year of training: €1,140 per month
  • 2nd year of training: €1,220 per month
  • 3rd year of training: €1,300 per month
  • 4th year of training: €1,390 per month

(Last updated: 08/2024)

Just give us a call on +49 (0)7561 829-67. Our HR specialist, Mr Detlef Böhne, will be happy to answer your questions.

APPLICATION FORM

You can upload your application directly to us via our application form andyou will receive an automated confirmation after sending it.
Please give us some time to look atyour documents – we will get back to you as soon as possible.