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Global trainee programme: starting your career
Jobs trainee
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Duration of Trainee programme
18 months
Period abroad
three-month stay abroad
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 our global trainee programme offers you
Highlights
Areas of assignment
Our trainees’ impressions
Experience reports
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
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
Our trainees’ impressions
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The Global Trainee Programme is your chance to get to know the Liebherr Group in depth. You move across different divisions and locations, gain insights into how the areas work together and build up your own expertise st ...
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A strong finish to an important chapter. 🎓
Seven young professionals from our product segment Aerospace and Transportation Systems have successfully completed their Trainee Programme at Liebherr.
Over the past yea ...
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18 months. Countless experiences. One remarkable journey. 🚀
Our trainees have successfully completed the Global Trainee Programme, and the Final Days were the perfect opportunity to come together one last time. Toget ...
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You’re ready to take on responsibility, gain international experience and grow within a team?
Then our Global Trainee Programme could be the right fit for you.
In 18 months, you’ll work on real projects, rotate throu ...
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Finished your studies – thinking about what’s next?
Start your career as a trainee at Liebherr – with real responsibility, international experience and room to grow.
Discover what suits you – and where you want to go ...
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
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
Trainee experiences
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.
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