Diverse, digital and forward-thinking: this is how we work at the FRICKE Group. With over 4,000 employees – spread across 107 sites in 30 countries – our shared goal is to provide our customers with high-quality spare parts, outstanding machinery and first-class service. Our success is down to our strong team. As a family-run business with more than 100 years’ experience, we are constantly evolving.

SAPHIR Maschinenbau, as part of the FRICKE Group, stands for practical, robust and tried-and-tested technology in the fields of grassland management, soil cultivation, and farm, industrial and municipal machinery. The attachments and components for our SAPHIR machines are finally assembled in Bockel to meet customer requirements.

GROW WITH US - Start your career with the FRICKE Group!

To ensure our continued success, we are offering apprenticeships and are looking for you to join us from 1 August 2027 at our Gyhum / Bockel site

Here's what you can expect

• Technology & workshop life: You can look forward to an apprenticeship where you can fully indulge your enthusiasm for technology, craftsmanship and hydraulics. You’ll work in the workshop, get machines up and running, and be responsible for the final assembly of our machines.
• Hands-on work: Whether working on modern machinery, welding or carrying out final assembly – you’ll be involved in the entire production process right from the start.
• Agricultural technology up close: You’ll work on robust attachments for grassland management, soil cultivation, as well as farm, industrial and municipal machinery, which will later be used across Germany in fields and agricultural machinery businesses.

What you need to bring

• Educational requirements: A Realschule leaving certificate or a good Hauptschule leaving certificate – your qualification will lay the foundations for a successful apprenticeship.
• Manual dexterity: You enjoy working with metal, tools and machinery, and have a good understanding of technical matters.
• Thinking on your feet & getting stuck in: You enjoy pitching in, are physically fit and don’t shy away from technical challenges.
• Achieving more together: You enjoy working in a team, are approachable and actively contribute your ideas.

What we offer you

• You can count on strong support: Personalised support from your department and the HR team ensures you always have the right point of contact. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the team and receive the support you need right from the start.
• A modern working environment: Look forward to modern workspaces, digital tools and flat hierarchies. We communicate as equals – decisions are made quickly and collectively. With us, you’ll benefit from flexible working hours within the framework of our operational processes.
• A stable foundation: With an attractive training allowance, 30 days’ holiday and capital-forming benefits, we offer you a reliable foundation.
• Promoting development: We offer you internal and external training and further education opportunities to support your professional and personal development.
• Your wellbeing matters: A healthy working environment is a given for us. This includes not only ergonomic workstations, but above all a respectful, supportive working atmosphere in which you can flourish.
• More than just training: Whether it’s unique trainee events such as the Trainee BBQ, visits to festivals, excursions and field days, our company festival HEAT WAVE, or joint sporting activities at the FRICKE Social Run: We truly live and breathe teamwork – because effective collaboration starts with a strong community.
• Development with prospects: Regular feedback sessions help you to continuously develop and keep your goals firmly in sight. Impress us with your performance and continue to shape your future at FRICKE with us even after your apprenticeship. We offer you a wide range of exciting career opportunities.

Then apply directly online or send us your application materials, including your last three transcripts, by mail. Since we want to streamline our processes and reduce CO2 and paper consumption, postal applications will not be returned but will be digitized and then disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at WE ACT – and discover exciting insights into our work environment on our FRICKE Blog f.inside.

Location / Place of work

SAPHIR Maschinenbau GmbH