Your opportunities for

Apprenticeships and dual degree programmes

We are one of the world's leading producers of natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry.

Be it fruit juices, gummy bears, smoothies or healthy snacks – our ingredients are found in countless products you see in the supermarket every day. Nature is our most valuable supplier of raw materials, and we are dedicated to maintaining and protecting it with numerous projects all over the world.
 
Would you like to peek behind the scenes of the food and beverage industry? Then Döhler is the place for you! This is where trends are set and delicious products for a varied diet are developed and produced. After all, more and more people value sustainably produced food and want to know exactly what they are eating and drinking.

Join us! At Döhler, you can play an active role and work with us to develop new concepts and solutions. We are looking for team players who are curious and really want to make a difference. Do you want to not just stand on the sidelines, but contribute your own ideas as an apprentice or student in a dual degree programme?

Apply now! We are looking for committed people to set the nutrition trends of tomorrow with us.

Your apprenticeship

We offer a range of apprenticeships and dual degree programmes at our Darmstadt, Dahlenburg, Neuss, Eisleben and Neuenkirchen sites. Grow with us! We are extremely interested in using the talent we have within the company. If you impress us and feel at home at Döhler, you have an excellent chance of enjoying a long career with us.

Our apprenticeship opportunities at a glance:

Apprenticeship

Food Technology Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Dahlenburg or Neuss

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Industrial Business Management (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Dual degree programme

Business Economics, specialising in Industry (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt

Duration:

3 years 

Entry requirements:

Good university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Machine and Plant Operative (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt

Duration:

2 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt or Dahlenburg

Duration:

3 to 3.5 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Dual degree programme

International Business Information Technology (IMBIT) (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt

Duration:

3 years

Entry requirements:

Good university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Food Technology Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Dahlenburg or Neuss

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Industrial Business Management (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Industrial Mechanic (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt or Dahlenburg

Duration:

3 to 3.5 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Electrician for Operating Technology (m/f/d)

Site:

Dahlenburg

Duration:

3 to 3.5 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Food Technology Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Dahlenburg or Neuss

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Industrial Business Management (m/f/d)

Site:

Darmstadt, Neuenkirchen or Dahlenburg

Duration:

2 to 3 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d)

Site:

Neuenkirchen

Duration:

3.5 years

Entry requirements:

Good higher school leaving certificate (Realschule) or university entrance qualification (Fachabitur/Abitur)

Apprenticeship

Fruit Juice Technology Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Neuenkirchen or Eisleben

Ausbildungsdauer:

3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Apprenticeship

Chemical Laboratory Assistant (m/f/d)

Site:

Neuenkirchen

Duration:

3 to 3.5 years

Voraussetzung:

Guter Realschulabschluss, Fachabitur oder Abitur

Apprenticeship

Fruit Juice Technology Specialist (m/f/d)

Site:

Neuenkirchen or Eisleben

Ausbildungsdauer:

3 years

Entry requirements:

Good school leaving certificate/higher school leaving certificate (Hauptschule/Realschule)

Want to go on a discovery tour through the world of work?

School student internship

Are you still unsure which apprenticeship or dual degree programme to choose? Do you want to know whether your dream career is really right for you?

Find out with a school student internship at Döhler. You will gain insights into everyday working life, look over the shoulders of real professionals, and of course have the opportunity to help out!

In Darmstadt, we offer school student internships with two focus topics. Get to know the field of food technology and gain insight into our production, laboratories and Development department. More interested in a commercial role? You can also get a taste of various departments such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Service or Accounting.

At our site in Neuss, you also have the opportunity to experience the exciting field of food technology.

We also offer school student internships every year at our Neuenkirchen, Neuss and Dahlenburg sites, where you can get to know various fields depending on your interests.

Make sure you apply early! There is only a limited number of these coveted vacancies. 

 

Your route to Döhler

The application process

Find out about the various apprenticeship options we offer and the opportunities for you.
Apply now on our online careers portal!
Take part in one of our selection days
Face-to-face interview
If we choose you: Congratulations! You can start your apprenticeship or dual degree programme at Döhler.
Your route to Döhler

The application process

Apply early!
Use our online careers portal!
Informative cover letter
CV
Be yourself!
Your apprenticeship at the Darmstadt site

What we offer

  • Internal business and English lessons
    In regular lessons within the company, we prepare you for your exams and the start of your career in the best possible way, especially in English and selected other subjects.

 

  • Regular evaluation
    An regular evaluation on your performance is already an integral part of your apprenticeship. It is important for us that you always know which performance level you have achieved and where you can improve. If you convince us and if you feel at home at Döhler, you have excellent chances for a long-term career our worldwide growing company. Because we see your apprenticeship as the first step towards a permanent employment.

 

  • Participation in international trade fairs
    During your apprenticeship or dual degree programme, you have the opportunity to take part in international trade fairs and actively support colleagues on site.

 

  • Time abroad 
    As part of your apprenticeship or dual degree programme, you have the opportunity to spend time working abroad – either at one of our subsidiaries or via partner programmes run by the vocational schools.

 

  • Team-building events
    A few months before they join us, all new apprentices and students are invited to attend our big annual team-building event. Other events are also held throughout the year for particular occasions.

 

  • Opportunities to discover various fields and departments
    You pass through many different departments during your apprenticeship or dual degree programme, giving you comprehensive insight into the company.

 

  • Personal contact with the Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives and the Human Resources department 
    You have personal contacts at all times who take care of your concerns and questions. The Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives (JAV), and the apprenticeships team in the Human Resources department will be happy to help and support you.

 

  • Company pension
    Think about tomorrow today? Why not! You can benefit from our company pension to make sure your future is secure.

 

  • Company restaurant 
    As an innovative company in the food industry, balanced nutrition is very important to us. In our company restaurant, we offer you a wide selection of healthy meals and fresh snacks every day – and those on apprenticeships and dual degree programmes pay half price.
Your apprenticeship at the Neuenkirchen site

What we offer

  • Costs paid 
    We are happy to pay for everything you need for your lessons, as well as the cost of excursions. Depending on how far from your vocational school you live, we may also pay your travel costs. Our Fruit-Juice Expert apprentices of course also receive free accommodation in Geisenheim.

 

  • Regular evaluation
    An regular evaluation on your performance is already an integral part of your apprenticeship. It is important for us that you always know which performance level you have achieved and where you can improve. If you convince us and if you feel at home at Döhler, you have excellent chances for a long-term career our worldwide growing company. Because we see your apprenticeship as the first step towards a permanent employment.

 

  • Examination preparation courses
    We offer you the opportunity to prepare intensively for your examinations just as you need to. To do this, we work with well-known institutions such as the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and external providers, such as vocational schools and partner companies.

 

  • Get to know the Darmstadt site
    You have the opportunity to visit our Darmstadt site and to get to know the departments there relevant to your apprenticeship.

 

  • Introductory weeks 
    During our introductory weeks, apprentices get to know different divisions at the company and their roles. You will visit the various departments in production, technical, administration etc. to gain a comprehensive impression of our site.

 

  • Opportunities to discover various fields and departments
    You will pass through a lot of different departments during your apprenticeship, giving you comprehensive insight into the company.

 

  • Personal contact from the Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives and the Human Resources department
    You have personal contacts at all times who take care of your concerns and questions. The Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives (JAV), and the apprenticeships team in the Human Resources department will be happy to help and support you.
Your apprenticeship at the Dahlenburg site

What we offer

  • Costs paid 
    We are happy to contribute to your travel costs between home and your vocational school as well as to your school supplies.

 

  • Regular evaluation
    An regular evaluation on your performance is already an integral part of your apprenticeship. It is important for us that you always know which performance level you have achieved and where you can improve. If you convince us and if you feel at home at Döhler, you have excellent chances for a long-term career our worldwide growing company. Because we see your apprenticeship as the first step towards a permanent employment.

 

  • Personal contact with the Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives and the Human Resources department 
    You have personal contacts at all times who take care of your concerns and questions. The Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives (JAV), and the apprenticeships team in the Human Resources department will be happy to help and support you.

 

  • Guaranteed position after apprenticeship
    During your apprenticeship, you have learned a lot and developed into a qualified specialist. We want you to stay in our team, so we offer a six-monthly guaranteed position.

 

  • Company pension
    Think about tomorrow today? Why not! You can benefit from our company pension to make sure your future is secure.

 

  • Company restaurant 
    As an innovative company in the food industry, balanced nutrition is very important to us. We offer an extensive range of healthy dishes and fresh snacks every day in our company restaurant.
Your apprenticeship at the Neuss site

What we offer

  • Costs paid
    We are happy to pay for everything you need for your lessons, as well as the cost of excursions.

     
  • Regular evaluation
    An regular evaluation on your performance is already an integral part of your apprenticeship. It is important for us that you always know which performance level you have achieved and where you can improve. If you convince us and if you feel at home at Döhler, you have excellent chances for a long-term career our worldwide growing company. Because we see your apprenticeship as the first step towards a permanent employment.

     
  • Opportunities to discover various fields and departments
    You pass through many different departments during your apprenticeship or dual degree programme, giving you comprehensive insight into the company.

     
  • Family atmosphere
    Individual, personal and direct support from the Apprentices’ instructor in a family environement of an international company.
What we offer

Your apprenticeship at the Eisleben site

  • Costs paid 
    We are happy to pay for everything you need for your lessons, as well as the cost of excursions. Depending on how far from your vocational school you live, we may also pay your travel costs. Our Fruit-Juice Expert apprentices of course also receive free accommodation in Geisenheim.

 

  • Regular evaluation
    An regular evaluation on your performance is already an integral part of your apprenticeship. It is important for us that you always know which performance level you have achieved and where you can improve. If you convince us and if you feel at home at Döhler, you have excellent chances for a long-term career our worldwide growing company. Because we see your apprenticeship as the first step towards a permanent employment.

 

  • Examination preparation courses
    We offer you the opportunity to prepare intensively for your examinations just as you need to. To do this, we work with well-known institutions such as the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and external providers, such as vocational schools and partner companies.

 

  • Get to know the Darmstadt site
    You have the opportunity to visit our Darmstadt site and to get to know the departments there relevant to your apprenticeship.

 

  • Introductory weeks 
    During our introductory weeks, apprentices get to know different divisions at the company and their roles. You will visit the various departments in production, technical, administration etc. to gain a comprehensive impression of our site.

 

  • Opportunities to discover various fields and departments
    You will pass through a lot of different departments during your apprenticeship, giving you comprehensive insight into the company.

 

  • Personal contact from the Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives and the Human Resources department
    You have personal contacts at all times who take care of your concerns and questions. The Works Council, the Young People’s and Apprentices’ Representatives (JAV), and the apprenticeships team in the Human Resources department will be happy to help and support you.

More questions?

Please use only our online careers portal for your application. We cannot accept applications received by post or email. You can find more information and tips for your application here.

You can apply for the apprenticeships one year in advance. You will always find our positions starting on 1 August (apprenticeship) and 1 October (dual degree programme) of the following year on our website no later than the summer holidays. The crunch period for our selection process is August to November. Of course, you can still apply later. We will be happy to consider your application should there be any places left.

You will find all the current vacancies for work experience in our jobs portal. Once you know your dates, just apply on our online careers portal and we will check if we have any vacancies. In Darmstadt, work experience covers either food technology or commercial departments; in Dahlenburg and Neuenkirchen, you can do work experience in any field you are interested in. We cannot accept applications received by post or email. You can find more information and tips for your application here.

Döhler has grown fast over the last few years and remains on a successful path. We are committed to offering all apprentices and students long-term prospects. We see your apprenticeship as the first step towards permanent employment. If you impress us and feel at home at Döhler, you have an excellent chance of enjoying a long career with us.

We receive a large number of applications for our apprenticeships. Because we take as much care reading your documents as you put into your application, we ask for your patience. It may take a little while for us to respond.

In the following areas, you will find all information about apprenticeships and applications. You can apply to us directly via our careers portal.

Personal contacts are available at all our apprenticeship sites.

Darmstadt/Neuss:
Please send your questions to our apprenticeship team via WhatsApp: 0157/80609825

Neuenkirchen:
Petra Frey: 04751-9220-10

Dahlenburg:
Saskia Siedenburg: 05851-881-38

In principle, yes. However, it is always better to think in detail about your own strengths and interests first. A targeted application for a specific apprenticeship/dual degree programme is always the best way.

Work experience is usually for a period of two weeks. In Darmstadt, you can choose between two focuses: food technology or commercial.

In Neuenkirchen and Dahlenburg, all relevant areas are generally available, depending on your interests.

Covid has challenged all of us – including us as training company. But good news first: We are still offering vocational education. The need for apprentices and dual students has not changed as a result to Covid. Promoting our own emerging talents continues to be our top priority. On the other hand, Covid affects us, adapted to the respective pandemic situation at the local sites, in every day working life: there is homeschooling, the office is moved to homeoffice, hygiene and distance rules are a matter of course. Together we will work it out successfully, we are sure that we will master the situation.

So if you are interested in an apprenticeship with us, don’t think twice and apply directly!

The answer is easy: Yes, very much so! We are the right place for you to make a fresh start. As an apprentice or dual student, you will combine theory with practical work and will be integrated into our team from day one. The experience you have made so far is worth a lot, you already know a daily routine away from the classical school and therefore you know all the more what you actually want for your future. We are sure that you will find the recipe for your career with us.