IT Specialist Apprenticeship (m/f/d) – Systems Integration or Application Development

Quick Facts - 3-year apprenticeship as an IT Specialist (m/f/d) - Tracks: Systems Integration or Application Development - Training mainly in the company’s IT department; vocational school weekly (Eugen-Reintjes-Schule, Hameln) Description This is a three-year IT specialist apprenticeship with training primarily in the IT department, with the option to choose between Systems Integration and Application Development. In addition to weekly vocational school attendance, you’ll learn by doing—supporting IT users and troubleshooting systems, or planning, writing, and testing programs. The apprenticeship includes structured guidance, early onboarding activities, and opportunities for further specialization after completion. Responsibilities - Set up and maintain IT systems, computers, printers, and telephones - Support colleagues with technical problems - Learn about networks, servers, and digital workstations - Analyze malfunctions and find suitable solutions - Systems Integration: resolve IT issues on site at the company premises - Application Development: plan, write, and test programs - Work with programming languages such as Java and C++ - Assist with IT projects and understand technical requirements - Trace technical problems, develop solutions, and support company digitalization Requirements - Qualified Realschulabschluss or Abitur - Theoretical and abstract thinking ability - Good knowledge of mathematics and informatics - Enjoy solving challenging problems - Structured and careful working style - Interest in technology, digital systems, and problem-solving - Logical thinking, patience, and a solution-oriented approach - For Systems Integration: enjoy practical work and be open to working with people - For Application Development: interest in programming and structured thinking - No programming experience required Benefits - Apprenticeship pay according to collective agreement for the chemical industry: €1,186 (Year 1) up to €1,313 (Year 3) - €700 vacation allowance per year - Full monthly salary as Christmas bonus - 30 vacation days - Flexible working hours (start between 6:00 and 9:00) - Mobile work by arrangement with the trainer - Bicycle leasing up to €2,500 after probation - E-charging infrastructure at the site - Good public transport connections - Corporate Benefits with discounts at 800+ brands - Welcome events, company tour, and a mentoring/buddy program - After completion: possible specialist tracks, own IT projects, and further education opportunities based on performance formatted_html_description

Quick Facts

• 3-year apprenticeship as an IT Specialist (m/f/d)
• Tracks: Systems Integration or Application Development
• Training mainly in the company’s IT department; vocational school weekly (Eugen-Reintjes-Schule, Hameln)

Description

This is a three-year IT specialist apprenticeship with training primarily in the IT department, with the option to choose between Systems Integration and Application Development. In addition to weekly vocational school attendance, you’ll learn by doing—supporting IT users and troubleshooting systems, or planning, coding, and testing programs. The apprenticeship includes structured guidance, onboarding activities, and opportunities for specialization after completion.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain IT systems, computers, printers, and telephones
• Support colleagues with technical problems
• Learn about networks, servers, and digital workstations
• Analyze malfunctions and find suitable solutions
• Systems Integration: resolve IT issues on site at the company premises
• Application Development: plan, write, and test programs
• Work with programming languages such as Java and C++
• Assist with IT projects and understand technical requirements
• Trace technical problems, develop solutions, and support company digitalization

Requirements

• Qualified Realschulabschluss or Abitur
• Ability for theoretical and abstract thinking
• Good knowledge of mathematics and informatics
• Enjoy solving challenging problems
• Structured and careful working style
• Interest in technology, digital systems, and problem-solving
• Logical thinking, patience, and a solution-oriented approach
• For Systems Integration: comfort with practical work and openness in dealing with people
• For Application Development: interest in programming and structured thinking
• No prior programming knowledge required

Benefits

• Apprenticeship pay per collective agreement (chemical industry): €1,186 (Year 1) up to €1,313 (Year 3)
• €700 vacation allowance per year
• Full monthly salary as Christmas bonus
• 30 vacation days
• Flexible working hours (start between 6:00 and 9:00)
• Mobile work by arrangement with the trainer
• Bicycle leasing up to €2,500 after probation
• E-charging infrastructure at the site
• Good public transport connections
• Corporate Benefits with discounts at 800+ brands
• Welcome events, company tour, and a mentoring/buddy program
• After completion: specialist tracks, own IT projects, and further education opportunities based on performance