Pupils

Learn, get started and choose a career with great prospects!

Pupils

Learn, get started and choose a career with great prospects!

Pupils

Learn, get started and choose a career with great prospects!

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I felt welcome here right from day one

Jil, Trainee

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Get ready to kick-start your future!

Got your school-leaving qualifications in the bag? Or almost there? Are you wondering what to do next? Then you’re in the right place! Each year, around 80 trainees join GLS in the courier, express and parcel sector (CEP for short). Why choose GLS? It’s simple! We offer diverse prospects and numerous career paths. Whether office management, IT or logistics, you’ll be sure to get top-qualitytraining in a dynamic, future-oriented market.

Young Talent working together Young Talent working together

Your path

• Requirement: good secondary school grades / Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences / High school diploma (Abitur), for some, a secondary school leaving certificate is enough
• Duration: 3 years
• Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein or various locations around Germany

Office management clerk

What you'll do: As an office all-rounder, you’ll ensure that everything runs smoothly, whether it be in accounting or purchasing, route support or customer services, in communication or marketing. You have everything under control in the office world. Whether it's presentations, planning or calculations.

What you'll learn: All about accounting, sales and marketing, personnel and quality management plus service and organisation.

Find apprentices

E-commerce merchant

What you'll do: Do you live in the digital world? We’ll make you an online sales professional. Web analyses, market trends and customer requirements are right up your street. You’ll plan online advertising campaigns, from the initial concept to evaluation. You’ll also organise the range of services and assist with pricing.

What you'll learn: All about online sales, from procurement through to online marketing measures.

Find apprentices

Merchant for courier, express and post services

What you'll do: Good planning is everything! As an organisational wizard, you’ll oversee the delivery routes, mode of transport and personnel planning. Communicating our services and offers to customers is no problem for you!

What you'll learn: Everything about accounting, customer service, route management, scheduling, marketing, sales, personnel and quality management

Find apprentices

Specialist for courier, express and post services

What you'll do: Amongst the action, not on the sidelines! You are an expert in operations. Processing shipping requests, creating quotes and customer relations are your world. Best of all, you can become a CEP merchant by staying on for an additional year.

What you'll learn: All about deliveries and the fundamentals of commercial business processes.

Find apprentices

Merchant for transport and logistic services

What you'll do: You’re in a league of your own when it comes to organising, monitoring and overseeing the entire logistics chain. You’ll keep track of everything from order acceptance to parcel sorting, storage and delivery.

What you'll learn: Everything about accounting, sales, personnel and quality management, route planning, scheduling, service and organisation.

Find apprentices

Warehouse logistics specialist

What you'll do: Chaos doesn’t stand a chance with you around! After all, your mission is clear: as a warehouse expert, you’re responsible for everything running smoothly in the halls from parcel storage to customer contact.

What you'll learn: Everything about logistics processes such as the correct loading and unloading of lorries, parcel storage, scheduling and customer service.

Find apprentices

Merchant for IT systems management

What you'll do: IT isn’t an unknown quantity to you - it’s your thing! You can handle an entire IT process from planning to implementation. As an IT contributor, you’ll also provide the perfect mix of commercial activity and IT support.

What you'll learn: Everything about accounting and controlling, project planning and implementation, procurement and provision of systems plus support for users.

Find apprentices

Informatics specialist in application development

What you'll do: There’s nothing you won’t find a solution for! At least when it comes to application development. You’re right at home with IT and programming language. This naturally also includes software planning, development and testing.

What you'll learn: Everything about system architecture, hardware and software, programming techniques and customer-specific information and communication solutions.

Find apprentices

IT specialist in system integration

What you'll do: Your IT skills are your superpower! You master complex IT systems as well as hardware and software issues with ease. As an IT specialist, you’ll be an internal service provider and oversee all IT systems from planning to administration.

What you'll learn: Everything about system architecture, hardware and software, programming techniques and customer-specific information and communication solutions.

Find apprentices

Informatics Specialist Digital Networking

What you'll do: You work with network infrastructure and the interfaces between network components and cyber-physical systems. You network systems and applications at the IT level and secure data against unauthorized access and troubleshoot system failures.

What you'll learn: Hardware and software analysis, project planning procuring and deploying systems, and user consulting and support.

Find apprentices

IT specialist:in data and process analysis

What you'll do: You analyze and find new innovative data-based solutions. You optimize work processes and check the provision of data as well as digital networking.

What you'll learn: Hardware and software analysis, project planning procuring and deploying systems, and user consulting and support.

Find apprentices

Specialist for protection and security

That's what you do: You take care of preventive measures for burglary protection, plan surveillance technology. To keep our locations safe, you control access and look after cash transports. You master the contact with security services. And if something does happen, you carry out investigations.

What you learn: Everything about security know-how, investigative work, knowledge of the criminal code, data analysis, reporting.

Find apprentices

Mechatronics engineers

This is what you do: You ensure that our conveyor sorting system runs smoothly. You build mechanical, electrical and electronic components, assemble them into complex systems, install control software and maintain the systems.

What you'll learn: Assembling, disassembling, maintaining and repairing machines, systems and plants, programming mechatronic systems, measuring angles or voltage in electrical circuits.

Find apprentices

 
 
Employees working together in the open office space

What you can expect

Do you know the way to the coffee machine in your sleep? Not with us! You’ll be involved right from the start, not just on the sidelines! Exciting tasks, plenty of diversity and a large network await you. Successful onboarding is naturally included: Your team is looking forward to meeting you and will make sure you quickly find your feet.

Young talent

And after that?

One thing is certain: we train people for our company. Did you enjoy your apprenticeship and performed well? We’re happy to hear that! In that case, you’ll have a good chance of a permanent job with great prospects, in an industry with a bright future. Alternatively, you might stay with us as part of a dual study course.

Our comprehensive package for you

We value your commitment and motivation Together with our first-class training and all the extras, it’s an unbeatable combination.

Exciting seminars and training courses
Attractive bonuses for good performance
Interesting development opportunities
Annually increasing salary
Cool team events and apprentice trip
Book costs covered
ADAC driver safety training
Assistance with travel costs to vocational college

    Extras may vary according to location.

    Student working at the desk
     

    The best of both worlds

    Finished your A-levels and want to stand on your own two feet right away? We can make it happen! With an integrated degree programme at GLS, you combine student life with practical know-how in an exciting future industry. You’ll soon realise that there’s more to logistics than just transporting goods from A to B.

    Young talents laughing Young talents laughing

    Integrated degree programme

    Your path

    • Requirement: upper level secondary school leaving certificate or A-levels (‘Abitur’)
    • Duration: 6 semesters
    • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or Germany-wide in one of our six regions
    • Degree course: Fulda University of Applied Sciences
    • Degree: Bachelor of Arts

    Logistics management

    What you’ll get up to: We will make you a qualified all-rounder in logistics management. During your dual study program, you will get to know all areas of logistics - from organization and processing to quality control. You manage the logistics world and drive it forward.

    Your job: Everything to do with the complex and international transport chain. You’ll analyse current challenges in the industry and help to develop innovative corporate strategies. You’ll get to know lots of different departments and be on site.

    Find your integrated degree programme

    Business Informatics

    What you’ll get up to: You don't know whether you would rather do IT or business studies? Then simply combine the two. As a mediator between business and IT, you digitize administrative processes with the right software solution.

    Your job: During your integrated degree programme, you’ll get to know various departments: you’ll spend time in both IT and those departments that want to simplify and improve their processes through IT. The advantage for you is that you can combine both and find out which you prefer.

    Find your intregrated degree programme

    Applied computer science

    What you’ll get up to: IT and the practical implementation in the company are your thing! You analyze and optimize complex information and goods flows that form the interface between the departments, management and users.

    Your job: Everything to do with planning and developing information and communications systems in the company and for customers. You’re also responsible for implementing technical solutions, system maintenance and user training. You’ll mainly support the GLS IT departments.

    Find your integrated degree program

     
    Employees talking to each other in the open office space

    What you can expect

    It's all in the mix: Through the combination of theory and practice, you can put what you have learned into practice directly. You are quickly trained and given your own projects. A contact person is always available to support you and help you with questions about your studies. In addition, many great colleagues and a fixed salary await you.

    Young Talent at the desk

    And after that?

    Good prospects: More and more parcels are on the way. State-of-the-art digital technologies are being used. Logistics is a fast-growing industry of the future. Smart and energetic young talents have the best career opportunities in this environment. We support you individually so that you can develop your full potential. After your studies, we will work together to find the best way for you to join our company.

    From studies to professional life

    During your integrated degree program, you will get to know theory and practice. After graduation, you can continue to shape your career with us.

    Timm tells you how he came to GLS and what happened after his integrated degree program.

    Our comprehensive package for you

    We value your commitment and motivation Together with our first-class training and all the extras, it’s an unbeatable combination.

    Exciting seminars and training courses
    Book costs covered
    Attractive bonuses for good performance
    Cool team events and apprentice trip
    Interesting development opportunities
    Attractive salary
    ADAC driver safety training
      Interns working together
       

      The perfect way to kick start your career

      Your school days are slowly coming to an end. And you’re wondering: what job am I interested in? What career would suit me? We’ll help you answer these questions. An internship at GLS gives you an insight into the world of logistics. Together, we’ll discover if a job in parcel logistics is right for you.

      Employees laughing in the office kitchen Employees laughing in the office kitchen

      Internship for school pupils

      Your path

      • Requirement: school pupil
      • Duration: 1-3 weeks
      • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or various sites around Germany

      Apply now

      Internship for technical school pupils

      What you’ll get up to

      You’ve got your secondary school leaving certificate and want a bit more? Then start a one-year compulsory paid internship with us. During this time, you’ll be part of a team that’s looking forward to getting to know you. It won’t be long before you’re taking on your first independent tasks and, just like our apprentices, you’ll work your way through our various departments.

      Your path
      • Requirement: pupil at a technical secondary school
      • Duration: 1 year starting on 1 August
      • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or various sites around Germany

      Employees talking to each other in the open office space

      What you can expect

      Do you know the way to the coffee machine in your sleep? Not with us! You’ll be involved right from the start, not just on the sidelines! Exciting tasks, plenty of diversity and a large network await you. Successful onboarding is naturally included: Your team is looking forward to meeting you and will make sure you quickly find your feet.

      Intern at the desk

      And after that?

      One thing is certain: we train people for our company. Did you enjoy your apprenticeship and performed well? We’re happy to hear that! In that case, you’ll have a good chance of a permanent job with great prospects, in an industry with a bright future. Alternatively, you might stay with us as part of a dual study course.

      Young Talents talking
       

      Get ready to kick-start your future!

      Got your school-leaving qualifications in the bag? Or almost there? Are you wondering what to do next? Then you’re in the right place! Each year, around 80 trainees join GLS in the courier, express and parcel sector (CEP for short). Why choose GLS? It’s simple! We offer diverse prospects and numerous career paths. Whether office management, IT or logistics, you’ll be sure to get top-qualitytraining in a dynamic, future-oriented market.

      Young Talent working together Young Talent working together

      Your path

      • Requirement: good secondary school grades / Entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences / High school diploma (Abitur), for some, a secondary school leaving certificate is enough
      • Duration: 3 years
      • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein or various locations around Germany

      Office management clerk

      What you'll do: As an office all-rounder, you’ll ensure that everything runs smoothly, whether it be in accounting or purchasing, route support or customer services, in communication or marketing. You have everything under control in the office world. Whether it's presentations, planning or calculations.

      What you'll learn: All about accounting, sales and marketing, personnel and quality management plus service and organisation.

      Find apprentices

      E-commerce merchant

      What you'll do: Do you live in the digital world? We’ll make you an online sales professional. Web analyses, market trends and customer requirements are right up your street. You’ll plan online advertising campaigns, from the initial concept to evaluation. You’ll also organise the range of services and assist with pricing.

      What you'll learn: All about online sales, from procurement through to online marketing measures.

      Find apprentices

      Merchant for courier, express and post services

      What you'll do: Good planning is everything! As an organisational wizard, you’ll oversee the delivery routes, mode of transport and personnel planning. Communicating our services and offers to customers is no problem for you!

      What you'll learn: Everything about accounting, customer service, route management, scheduling, marketing, sales, personnel and quality management

      Find apprentices

      Specialist for courier, express and post services

      What you'll do: Amongst the action, not on the sidelines! You are an expert in operations. Processing shipping requests, creating quotes and customer relations are your world. Best of all, you can become a CEP merchant by staying on for an additional year.

      What you'll learn: All about deliveries and the fundamentals of commercial business processes.

      Find apprentices

      Merchant for transport and logistic services

      What you'll do: You’re in a league of your own when it comes to organising, monitoring and overseeing the entire logistics chain. You’ll keep track of everything from order acceptance to parcel sorting, storage and delivery.

      What you'll learn: Everything about accounting, sales, personnel and quality management, route planning, scheduling, service and organisation.

      Find apprentices

      Warehouse logistics specialist

      What you'll do: Chaos doesn’t stand a chance with you around! After all, your mission is clear: as a warehouse expert, you’re responsible for everything running smoothly in the halls from parcel storage to customer contact.

      What you'll learn: Everything about logistics processes such as the correct loading and unloading of lorries, parcel storage, scheduling and customer service.

      Find apprentices

      Merchant for IT systems management

      What you'll do: IT isn’t an unknown quantity to you - it’s your thing! You can handle an entire IT process from planning to implementation. As an IT contributor, you’ll also provide the perfect mix of commercial activity and IT support.

      What you'll learn: Everything about accounting and controlling, project planning and implementation, procurement and provision of systems plus support for users.

      Find apprentices

      Informatics specialist in application development

      What you'll do: There’s nothing you won’t find a solution for! At least when it comes to application development. You’re right at home with IT and programming language. This naturally also includes software planning, development and testing.

      What you'll learn: Everything about system architecture, hardware and software, programming techniques and customer-specific information and communication solutions.

      Find apprentices

      IT specialist in system integration

      What you'll do: Your IT skills are your superpower! You master complex IT systems as well as hardware and software issues with ease. As an IT specialist, you’ll be an internal service provider and oversee all IT systems from planning to administration.

      What you'll learn: Everything about system architecture, hardware and software, programming techniques and customer-specific information and communication solutions.

      Find apprentices

      Informatics Specialist Digital Networking

      What you'll do: You work with network infrastructure and the interfaces between network components and cyber-physical systems. You network systems and applications at the IT level and secure data against unauthorized access and troubleshoot system failures.

      What you'll learn: Hardware and software analysis, project planning procuring and deploying systems, and user consulting and support.

      Find apprentices

      IT specialist:in data and process analysis

      What you'll do: You analyze and find new innovative data-based solutions. You optimize work processes and check the provision of data as well as digital networking.

      What you'll learn: Hardware and software analysis, project planning procuring and deploying systems, and user consulting and support.

      Find apprentices

      Specialist for protection and security

      That's what you do: You take care of preventive measures for burglary protection, plan surveillance technology. To keep our locations safe, you control access and look after cash transports. You master the contact with security services. And if something does happen, you carry out investigations.

      What you learn: Everything about security know-how, investigative work, knowledge of the criminal code, data analysis, reporting.

      Find apprentices

      Mechatronics engineers

      This is what you do: You ensure that our conveyor sorting system runs smoothly. You build mechanical, electrical and electronic components, assemble them into complex systems, install control software and maintain the systems.

      What you'll learn: Assembling, disassembling, maintaining and repairing machines, systems and plants, programming mechatronic systems, measuring angles or voltage in electrical circuits.

      Find apprentices

       
       
      Employees working together in the open office space

      What you can expect

      Do you know the way to the coffee machine in your sleep? Not with us! You’ll be involved right from the start, not just on the sidelines! Exciting tasks, plenty of diversity and a large network await you. Successful onboarding is naturally included: Your team is looking forward to meeting you and will make sure you quickly find your feet.

      Young talent

      And after that?

      One thing is certain: we train people for our company. Did you enjoy your apprenticeship and performed well? We’re happy to hear that! In that case, you’ll have a good chance of a permanent job with great prospects, in an industry with a bright future. Alternatively, you might stay with us as part of a dual study course.

      Our comprehensive package for you

      We value your commitment and motivation Together with our first-class training and all the extras, it’s an unbeatable combination.

      Exciting seminars and training courses
      Attractive bonuses for good performance
      Interesting development opportunities
      Annually increasing salary
      Cool team events and apprentice trip
      Book costs covered
      ADAC driver safety training
      Assistance with travel costs to vocational college

        Extras may vary according to location.

        Student working at the desk
         

        The best of both worlds

        Finished your A-levels and want to stand on your own two feet right away? We can make it happen! With an integrated degree programme at GLS, you combine student life with practical know-how in an exciting future industry. You’ll soon realise that there’s more to logistics than just transporting goods from A to B.

        Young talents laughing Young talents laughing

        Integrated degree programme

        Your path

        • Requirement: upper level secondary school leaving certificate or A-levels (‘Abitur’)
        • Duration: 6 semesters
        • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or Germany-wide in one of our six regions
        • Degree course: Fulda University of Applied Sciences
        • Degree: Bachelor of Arts

        Logistics management

        What you’ll get up to: We will make you a qualified all-rounder in logistics management. During your dual study program, you will get to know all areas of logistics - from organization and processing to quality control. You manage the logistics world and drive it forward.

        Your job: Everything to do with the complex and international transport chain. You’ll analyse current challenges in the industry and help to develop innovative corporate strategies. You’ll get to know lots of different departments and be on site.

        Find your integrated degree programme

        Business Informatics

        What you’ll get up to: You don't know whether you would rather do IT or business studies? Then simply combine the two. As a mediator between business and IT, you digitize administrative processes with the right software solution.

        Your job: During your integrated degree programme, you’ll get to know various departments: you’ll spend time in both IT and those departments that want to simplify and improve their processes through IT. The advantage for you is that you can combine both and find out which you prefer.

        Find your intregrated degree programme

        Applied computer science

        What you’ll get up to: IT and the practical implementation in the company are your thing! You analyze and optimize complex information and goods flows that form the interface between the departments, management and users.

        Your job: Everything to do with planning and developing information and communications systems in the company and for customers. You’re also responsible for implementing technical solutions, system maintenance and user training. You’ll mainly support the GLS IT departments.

        Find your integrated degree program

         
        Employees talking to each other in the open office space

        What you can expect

        It's all in the mix: Through the combination of theory and practice, you can put what you have learned into practice directly. You are quickly trained and given your own projects. A contact person is always available to support you and help you with questions about your studies. In addition, many great colleagues and a fixed salary await you.

        Young Talent at the desk

        And after that?

        Good prospects: More and more parcels are on the way. State-of-the-art digital technologies are being used. Logistics is a fast-growing industry of the future. Smart and energetic young talents have the best career opportunities in this environment. We support you individually so that you can develop your full potential. After your studies, we will work together to find the best way for you to join our company.

        From studies to professional life

        During your integrated degree program, you will get to know theory and practice. After graduation, you can continue to shape your career with us.

        Timm tells you how he came to GLS and what happened after his integrated degree program.

        Our comprehensive package for you

        We value your commitment and motivation Together with our first-class training and all the extras, it’s an unbeatable combination.

        Exciting seminars and training courses
        Book costs covered
        Attractive bonuses for good performance
        Cool team events and apprentice trip
        Interesting development opportunities
        Attractive salary
        ADAC driver safety training
          Interns working together
           

          The perfect way to kick start your career

          Your school days are slowly coming to an end. And you’re wondering: what job am I interested in? What career would suit me? We’ll help you answer these questions. An internship at GLS gives you an insight into the world of logistics. Together, we’ll discover if a job in parcel logistics is right for you.

          Employees laughing in the office kitchen Employees laughing in the office kitchen

          Internship for school pupils

          Your path

          • Requirement: school pupil
          • Duration: 1-3 weeks
          • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or various sites around Germany

          Apply now

          Internship for technical school pupils

          What you’ll get up to

          You’ve got your secondary school leaving certificate and want a bit more? Then start a one-year compulsory paid internship with us. During this time, you’ll be part of a team that’s looking forward to getting to know you. It won’t be long before you’re taking on your first independent tasks and, just like our apprentices, you’ll work your way through our various departments.

          Your path
          • Requirement: pupil at a technical secondary school
          • Duration: 1 year starting on 1 August
          • Locations: Headquarters in Neuenstein in East Hesse or various sites around Germany

          Employees talking to each other in the open office space

          What you can expect

          Do you know the way to the coffee machine in your sleep? Not with us! You’ll be involved right from the start, not just on the sidelines! Exciting tasks, plenty of diversity and a large network await you. Successful onboarding is naturally included: Your team is looking forward to meeting you and will make sure you quickly find your feet.

          Intern at the desk

          And after that?

          One thing is certain: we train people for our company. Did you enjoy your apprenticeship and performed well? We’re happy to hear that! In that case, you’ll have a good chance of a permanent job with great prospects, in an industry with a bright future. Alternatively, you might stay with us as part of a dual study course.

          I chose this apprenticeship because I’ve always been interested in IT and economics. GLS was able to offer me the perfect apprenticeship and my work location was in fact close to where I live. My expectations of the apprenticeship were a relaxed work environment, broadening my knowledge of IT and economics and gathering valuable work experience. I wasn’t disappointed in any of these aspects.

          Tristan, Merchant in IT systems management

          I didn’t expect to enjoy going to work every day as much as I did and be supported by such nice colleagues.

          Sebastian, IT specialist in system integration

          I chose an apprenticeship with GLS because logistics is the industry of the future and has plenty of innovation potential. I was impressed by the training offered during and after the apprenticeship. Even during the interview I felt at home and welcome. The team welcomed me right away.

          Dennis, Specialist in courier, express and post services

          I chose to train as a merchant for transport and logistics services because I was already working part-time at GLS and this apprenticeship was offered to me. I expected to be supported, get various insight into the job and learn lots of new things. Looking back, I can say that my wishes were fulfilled. I dealt with new challenges every day, which helped me to grow.

          Björn, Merchant for transport and logistic services

          I chose to train as a merchant in courier, express and post services because logistics is becoming more important due to globalisation and I wanted to learn a profession with future career prospects that is also diverse. During the trial day at the depot in Neumünster, I was able to gain insight into the activities and was well looked after by my colleagues. My particularly enjoyed the scheduling side of the job. This is where you plan the delivery drivers’ collection route.

          Jacqueline, Merchant in courier, express and post services

          There’s always something new happening and no two days are the same. I also really like having customer contact and always having something new to learn. My favourite department is and remains route management, as it’s everything I love about this job and have come to appreciate. It’s impressive how all the theory is reflected in practice. No matter how small or large the process chain, part of the theory is reflected in every work process at GLS.

          Peter, Warehouse logistics specialist

          I’m currently working in scheduling and coordinating the parcel collection routes or phoning customers and the delivery drivers. I heard about GLS through friends. I was won over by the fact that I’d heard so many positive things about the training, that GLS offers various training courses and seminars for apprentices and – simple as it may be – that the depot is near where I live

          Jessika, Office management clerk

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            Proper onboarding is a matter of course for us

            At the Young Talents Kick-Off 2022, we welcomed our young talents and into the GLS world. Our 80 new trainees and 25 new dual students experienced a varied and exciting programme. In addition to the introduction of the training managers and initial training sessions, the social programme left nothing to be desired. Everyone had fun at the trampoline park. Getting to know each other and networking included...

            Your contact

            Sina-Loris Topal
            Sina-Loris Topal
            Recruiting

            +49 (0) 6677 646 55 9271

            sina-loris.topal@gls-germany.com

            Your contact

            Laura Alles
            Laura Alles
            People Development Specialist - Contact integrated degree programme

            +49 (0) 6677 17 355

            laura.alles@gls-germany.com