Career starters

Have you successfully completed your apprenticeship or university degree and are ready to take the next step? With us, you'll find a wide range of opportunities to launch your career, whether you already know exactly where you want to go or are still exploring your options.
Find the opportunity that's right for you.

 

Take on responsibility from day one

Join us directly

Do you already know which field you'd like to pursue? Then a direct entry position could be the perfect fit for you. Take on responsibility from day one, contribute your skills to exciting projects, and continue to grow alongside us.

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Direction with perspective

Trainee program

Would you like to lay the foundation for a successful career while exploring different areas of the business? Our trainee program gives you the opportunity to work with different teams, build practical experience, and discover your personal strengths. You'll develop a broad understanding of the uvex group and find the area that suits you best.

Duration

The program lasts 18 months and begins with six months in your home base, your primary department. During the following job rotation, you'll have the opportunity to explore related areas across the business. This broadens your perspective beyond your own field and helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire uvex world.

 

Area of work

You apply for a trainee position with a specific functional focus. From day one, you will take on dedicated responsibilities within your chosen field and contribute to projects that accompany you throughout the trainee program. This allows you to stay closely connected to your home base and maintain a strong professional anchor while exploring other areas of the business through your rotations.

Benefits

Employee discounts on uvex products

Discounted fitness and wellbeing programs

Personal development budget

Personal mentoring program

Holiday and Christmas bonus after one year

Germany Ticket travel subsidy

Simon and Werner

Our current trainees share their experiences

What is it like to be part of the uvex trainee program? In our blog, Simon and Werner share their personal experiences, provide insights into their projects at uvex sports and uvex group logistics, and tell us what makes the trainee program such a valuable part of their career journey.

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Lukas and Philip

Insights from former trainees

Lukas and Philip have successfully completed their trainee program. In their blog post, they share personal insights into their time as trainees at the uvex group. While Philip talks about his experiences at our subsidiary Filtral, working in areas such as demand forecasting, product management, and the development of sunglasses, Lukas reflects on his diverse responsibilities in HR, ranging from supporting apprentices to organizing trade fairs.

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What our trainee graduate Lukas has to say

18 months filled with new experiences, diverse projects, and personal growth: Lukas shares his highlights and reflects on the key takeaways from his time in the trainee program.

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Onboarding

Your start with us

Whether you join us directly or take part in our trainee program, our structured onboarding process provides the best possible foundation for a successful start.

During your first weeks, we will support you every step of the way as you settle into your new role. You'll get to know your responsibilities and your team, gain valuable insights into the uvex group, and build meaningful connections from day one. Collaborating with different departments not only helps you settle in quickly but also encourages cross-functional teamwork. This enables you to navigate your new work environment with confidence and put your knowledge into practice from the very beginning.

Meet your HR contact and receive your onboarding kit.

Join your department, review your onboarding plan, and receive your work equipment.

Access your digital onboarding portal and explore personalised resources and information for a successful start with us.

Work through your onboarding plan step by step and meet your key contacts, both within your department and beyond.

Meet with your manager to review your onboarding experience after your first six months.

Get to know your location and gain insights into our production processes.

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