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 built on our strong team. As a family-run business with over 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 in the future, we offer apprenticeships and are looking for you to join us from 1 August 2027 at our Gyhum / Bockel site

Here's what you can expect

• An insight into modern agricultural technology: During your apprenticeship, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the maintenance, repair and servicing of machinery used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and local government.
• Understanding and operating systems: You will learn how to connect, adjust and test mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic systems.

What you need to bring

• Educational requirements: If you have a Realschule leaving certificate or a good Hauptschule leaving certificate, and are keen to get started in a practical role, then you’ve come to the right place.
• Technical understanding & manual dexterity: You have a sound technical understanding, are good with your hands and are keen to learn how to operate large agricultural and construction machinery.
• Customer focus & commitment: You are customer-focused and enjoy hands-on work.

What we offer you

• Count on strong support: Personalised support from your department and the HR team ensures that 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 collaboratively. 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 festival visits, 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 good collaboration starts with a strong community.
• Development with prospects: Regular feedback meetings help you to continuously develop and keep your goals clearly 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.

In that case, it’s best to apply directly online. As we are keen to streamline our processes and reduce our carbon footprint and paper usage, applications sent by post will not be returned but will be digitised 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