Duration of Trainee Programme
18 months
Period abroad
min. 3 months
Focus
on networking, continuing training and career opportunities
Ready to take on responsibility?
For yourself. For our customers. For Liebherr.
Aside from direct entry, our trainee programme is another opportunity for graduates to enter the world of work. Within a pre-determined period of time, graduates pass through various areas and departments. They gain a comprehensive insight into the company and will develop into entry level professionals who are able to work in a variety of roles.
What is waiting for you here:


This is what our global trainee programme has to offer you
- An individual programme, matched to your final qualification and interests
- Personal development
- Drawing up of a structured development path
- Creation of a global network through joint events and training courses


This is what our global trainee programme has to offer you
- Familiarisation with the company from different perspectives and understanding of how cross-departmental interfaces interact within the company
- Assumption of responsibility in projects
- Following the trainee programme, you are found the target position that best suits you and for which the programme has prepared you
Highlights
Find out what awaits you during your global trainee programme at Liebherr:

Events
Networking day
- Creating networks between the trainees is an important goal of the trainee programme. This is why the network day was created
- All trainees worldwide meet together and get to know each other for one or two days
Final event
- The Final event at the end of the programme also offers an opportunity to consolidate contacts, learn from each other and celebrate the completion of the trainee programme together

Training courses
- During the entire programme, both basic training courses (e.g. Intercultural Management and Project Management) and specialist courses are offered
- In addition, you are supported during the entire programme by a mentor who acts as your contact person and to whom you can turn at any time

Period abroad
- You will spend at least three months at one of our many global Liebherr sites
- There, you will not only get to know another company, but also learn about other cultures and countries and, in addition, further expand your language skills
- This will help to expand your international network and promote your further personal development

Stages
- You will run through an agreed trainee plan in various areas of activity
- At least one period abroad is mandatory
- A further period of time spent in another Liebherr company is also part of the programme
- You will become familiar with many different areas within the company and within the Liebherr group of companies

You can complete the trainee programme in the following areas:
- Research and development
- Engineering (mechanical or industrial engineering)
- Sales and service
- IT
- Quality management
- Production
- Purchasing
- Finance and administration
- Project management and project management logistics
- Human Resources

Qualifications that you will have:
- Course of study at university/college: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed or nearing the end of the study course
- Very good performance
- Fluent English
- Open to and interested in other cultures and international mobility
Fascinating trainee programmes

Sales Trainee at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
‘After I’d completed my Masters in sales engineering, I had the opportunity to take part in a trainee programme to get to know all the different areas, departments and processes at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH. This extremely varied experience spanning different areas of the company, including construction, production, customer services, crane acceptance and, of course, sales, was hugely beneficial to my current role as Area Sales Manager for the USA and Canada. Since my trainee mentor, who was a great support to me, needed an extra sales employee in his team, it soon became clear where my eventual role would be. And my focus was soon directed to the North American markets, not least because of the two-month stay in the USA and Canada during training.
The combination of a carefully considered rotation of departments, the opportunity to work on our own projects and the constant support makes the trainee programme the perfect launchpad for my career.’ — Simon Schuster
More accounts of trainee experiences

Nina (Oberopfingen, Global Network Logistics Trainee)
‘Liebherr has an insanely broad and varied product portfolio, which means there is always something new to learn. The opportunities for further development are endless.’

Ole (Rostock, Automation Technology Trainee)
‘The trainee programme served as a springboard for me to fast track my future career. It allows me to gain skills in automation from Liebherr plants around the world and put them into practice in our plant in Rostock.’

Verena (Biberach, Human Resources Trainee)
‘During my time as a trainee, I am rotating around the different departments within HR and I get to work independently on exciting projects from the very beginning. Training courses on topics such as conflict resolution, persuasive communication and intercultural skills not only help me to collaborate effectively with others in international working groups, but also greatly benefit my personal and professional development.’

Sebastian (Biberach, Product Management and Sales Trainee)
‘Liebherr combines an understanding of German medium-sized businesses with the benefits of a global company. The trainee programme gave me the opportunity to get to grips with a new technological product in the Liebherr family from the perspective of different departments, so that I could then present this to other sites around the world and develop it further.’

Nina (Oberopfingen, Global Network Logistics Trainee)
‘Liebherr has an insanely broad and varied product portfolio, which means there is always something new to learn. The opportunities for further development are endless.’

Ole (Rostock, Automation Technology Trainee)
‘The trainee programme served as a springboard for me to fast track my future career. It allows me to gain skills in automation from Liebherr plants around the world and put them into practice in our plant in Rostock.’

Verena (Biberach, Human Resources Trainee)
‘During my time as a trainee, I am rotating around the different departments within HR and I get to work independently on exciting projects from the very beginning. Training courses on topics such as conflict resolution, persuasive communication and intercultural skills not only help me to collaborate effectively with others in international working groups, but also greatly benefit my personal and professional development.’

Sebastian (Biberach, Product Management and Sales Trainee)
‘Liebherr combines an understanding of German medium-sized businesses with the benefits of a global company. The trainee programme gave me the opportunity to get to grips with a new technological product in the Liebherr family from the perspective of different departments, so that I could then present this to other sites around the world and develop it further.’

Nina (Oberopfingen, Global Network Logistics Trainee)
‘Liebherr has an insanely broad and varied product portfolio, which means there is always something new to learn. The opportunities for further development are endless.’

Ole (Rostock, Automation Technology Trainee)
‘The trainee programme served as a springboard for me to fast track my future career. It allows me to gain skills in automation from Liebherr plants around the world and put them into practice in our plant in Rostock.’

Verena (Biberach, Human Resources Trainee)
‘During my time as a trainee, I am rotating around the different departments within HR and I get to work independently on exciting projects from the very beginning. Training courses on topics such as conflict resolution, persuasive communication and intercultural skills not only help me to collaborate effectively with others in international working groups, but also greatly benefit my personal and professional development.’

Sebastian (Biberach, Product Management and Sales Trainee)
‘Liebherr combines an understanding of German medium-sized businesses with the benefits of a global company. The trainee programme gave me the opportunity to get to grips with a new technological product in the Liebherr family from the perspective of different departments, so that I could then present this to other sites around the world and develop it further.’
Exciting trainee programs

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"As a young engineering graduate, I started my trainee programme at Liebherr in the Earthmoving Division. The practical phases in several divisions and locations made an international career possible. Then I was responsible for international projects and acquired two years' experience in China. Today I am Head of Commercial Services in After Sales at Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse SAS in France and manage a team of 46 employees. Starting and staying at Liebherr was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Here I experienced how our experts, who are dedicated to the cause overcome technically and commercially demanding projects every day – with competence, commitment and team spirit. This fascinates me every time." - Pierre Pébereau

Trainee Sales at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
“Following my master’s degree in sales engineering, I had the opportunity to get to know a wide range of areas, departments and processes at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH as part of a trainee program. This extensive experience in areas of the company such as construction, production, customer service, crane acceptance and of course sales is a benefit to me in my current position as Area Sales Manager for the United States and Canada. Because of the need for an additional sales person on the team of my trainee mentor – who proved to be an enormous support, by the way – my future role became clear early on. Not least as a result of the two-month stay in the U.S. and Canada, my focus was on the North American markets.
The well thought out mix of experience in different departments, working on my own projects, and the support that was always available made the trainee program the ideal start to my career.” - Simon Schuster

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"As a young engineering graduate, I started my trainee programme at Liebherr in the Earthmoving Division. The practical phases in several divisions and locations made an international career possible. Then I was responsible for international projects and acquired two years' experience in China. Today I am Head of Commercial Services in After Sales at Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse SAS in France and manage a team of 46 employees. Starting and staying at Liebherr was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Here I experienced how our experts, who are dedicated to the cause overcome technically and commercially demanding projects every day – with competence, commitment and team spirit. This fascinates me every time." - Pierre Pébereau

Trainee Sales at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
“Following my master’s degree in sales engineering, I had the opportunity to get to know a wide range of areas, departments and processes at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH as part of a trainee program. This extensive experience in areas of the company such as construction, production, customer service, crane acceptance and of course sales is a benefit to me in my current position as Area Sales Manager for the United States and Canada. Because of the need for an additional sales person on the team of my trainee mentor – who proved to be an enormous support, by the way – my future role became clear early on. Not least as a result of the two-month stay in the U.S. and Canada, my focus was on the North American markets.
The well thought out mix of experience in different departments, working on my own projects, and the support that was always available made the trainee program the ideal start to my career.” - Simon Schuster

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For further information, please refer to our Data Protection Declaration and the Google Privacy Policy.*Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland; parent company: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA** Note: The data transfer to the USA associated with the data transmission to Google takes place on the basis of the European Commission’s adequacy decision of 10 July 2023 (EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework).International Career
"As a young engineering graduate, I started my trainee programme at Liebherr in the Earthmoving Division. The practical phases in several divisions and locations made an international career possible. Then I was responsible for international projects and acquired two years' experience in China. Today I am Head of Commercial Services in After Sales at Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse SAS in France and manage a team of 46 employees. Starting and staying at Liebherr was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Here I experienced how our experts, who are dedicated to the cause overcome technically and commercially demanding projects every day – with competence, commitment and team spirit. This fascinates me every time." - Pierre Pébereau

Trainee Sales at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH
“Following my master’s degree in sales engineering, I had the opportunity to get to know a wide range of areas, departments and processes at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH as part of a trainee program. This extensive experience in areas of the company such as construction, production, customer service, crane acceptance and of course sales is a benefit to me in my current position as Area Sales Manager for the United States and Canada. Because of the need for an additional sales person on the team of my trainee mentor – who proved to be an enormous support, by the way – my future role became clear early on. Not least as a result of the two-month stay in the U.S. and Canada, my focus was on the North American markets.
The well thought out mix of experience in different departments, working on my own projects, and the support that was always available made the trainee program the ideal start to my career.” - Simon Schuster