Trainee program at Liebherr

Trainee programme

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
Highlights
Fields of activity
Qualifications
Exciting trainee programmes

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

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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

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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

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We are always on the lookout for talented people who will contribute their expertise and enthusiasm to the Liebherr Group in all kinds of different fields.