Responsibility, sustainability, perspectives

Training and practice-integrated studies

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Sustainable kitchen manufacturer? That’s possible with us!

Are you looking for an apprenticeship or a study program that offers more than dry theory? Then you are exactly right with us! We show that sustainability is possible – with respect for people, the environment, and nature and a clear commitment to responsibility. Whether apprenticeship or practice-integrated study – at Nolte Küchen you can expect exciting tasks, genuine appreciation, and a team that supports you from the very beginning.

We accompany you step by step, foster your talents and offer you the opportunity to take on responsibility early. With modern workplaces, personal contacts and many extras around your training or studies, we make starting your professional life not only easy, but unforgettable. Become part of Nolte Küchen – and shape your future with us.

Our apprenticeships and practice-integrated degree programs

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Industrial clerk (m/f/d)

Would you like to get to know business processes and immerse yourself in a wide range of areas? During your apprenticeship, you will go through many exciting departments – from purchasing to marketing to sales or HR. You will quickly take on responsibility and gain real insights into our company.

Duration: 3 years (shortening possible)
Vocational school: Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg, Herford
Requirement: Secondary school certificate
Practical locations: Löhne & Melle

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IT Specialist (m/f/d) for Application Development

You enjoy programming and love creative IT solutions? Then develop applications and software with us, train colleagues in using new tools, and be the first point of contact for questions about programs and processes. Your ideas will digitally advance our company.

Duration: 3 years (possible reduction)
Vocational school: August-Griese-Berufskolleg, Löhne
Requirement: Secondary school diploma
Practical locations: Löhne

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IT specialist (m/f/d) for system integration

Networks, systems, hardware – during your apprenticeship you ensure that our IT runs reliably. You support technical challenges, connect hardware and software, and find solutions when others no longer know what to do. Here you are our technical expert behind the scenes.

Duration: 3 years (shortening possible)
Vocational school: August-Griese-Berufskolleg, Löhne
Requirement: secondary school diploma
Practical locations: Löhne & Melle

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Wood Mechanic (m/f/d)

You want to get involved and operate modern machines? In your apprenticeship you will learn everything about working with wood, operating and monitoring our production facilities and gain a deep insight into our manufacturing. With your commitment, kitchens for life are created.

Duration: 3 years (shortening possible)
Vocational school: Wilhelm-Normann-Berufskolleg, Herford
Requirement: Hauptschulabschluss
Practical locations: Löhne & Melle

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Electronics technician (m/f/d) for operating technology

Are you interested in electricity, circuits, and smart controls? With us, you'll become a specialist in the maintenance and programming of our systems – incl. PLC controls. Your work ensures that our production runs reliably.

Duration: 3.5 years (shortening possible)
Vocational school: August-Griese-Berufskolleg, Löhne
Requirement: Secondary school diploma
Practical locations: Löhne

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Industrial mechanic (m/f/d) – specialization maintenance

You want to know how large machines work so that you can build them yourself? Then this training is perfect for you. You manufacture components, assemble systems and take care of their maintenance. This way you ensure that everything runs smoothly with us.

Duration: 3.5 years (shortening possible)
Vocational school: August-Griese-Berufskolleg, Löhne
Requirement: secondary school certificate
Practical locations: Löhne

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Practice-integrated degree program Business Informatics (B.Sc.)

IT and business administration – with us, you combine both. In the practice-integrated study program of business informatics, you become the link between technology and business processes. During your practical phases, you immerse yourself in exciting projects – e.g. in software development, SAP or IT infrastructure – and apply your knowledge directly.

Duration: 3.5 years
Place of study: Hochschule Bielefeld
Change cycle: Theory and practice every 3 months
Requirement: General university entrance qualification
Locations: Löhne & Melle

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Practice-integrated studies Wood and Furniture Technology (B.Eng.)

Developing kitchens, shaping processes, understanding technology – all of this is part of this degree program. In the practice-integrated study program Holz- und Möbeltechnik you will get to know our entire production and take on responsibility for your own projects at an early stage. In departments such as Produktionssteuerung, Entwicklung & Konstruktion, Qualitätsmanagement or Produktmanagement you will work close to practice – and to the future of our products.

Duration: 3 years
Place of study: Berufsakademie Melle
Rotation: Alternating theory and practice phases
Requirement: Hochschulreife and a completed apprenticeship as Holzmechaniker:in or Tischler:in
Practice locations: Löhne & Melle

Say, what do you actually offer your trainees and students?

Personal support that really matters
You are not just any trainee – you are part of our team. With us, you will find a family-like atmosphere, a modern working environment, and people who take you seriously. In regular feedback meetings, you will receive honest, constructive feedback – so that you can grow. And we grow with you.
Fair remuneration & strong benefits
Good performance deserves good conditions: In addition to an attractive salary, you will receive additional social benefits from us – for example, a company pension plan. And of course: we cover training fees for you.
Regular training & 100% takeover
We offer our trainees regular training sessions and seminars for professional and social skills, as well as a one hundred percent chance of being taken on after successfully completing their apprenticeship.
Events that connect
From the very first day, you are not alone: our introductory week and orientation days make it easy for you to get started. And afterwards, things stay exciting: driver safety trainings, health days, language courses and cool team events provide variety and genuine team spirit.

Outstandingly good: BEST PLACE TO LEARN® for your apprenticeship

We are among the Top 100 training companies in Germany – and proudly carry the “BEST PLACE TO LEARN®” seal. Why? Because we offer young people more than just training:

With us, you get real prospects, personal support, and the chance to follow exactly the path that suits you. Whether in the office, in production, or in IT – with us, you learn not only for your profession, but for life. Start your future where learning is fun and you count as a person.

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Our application process

Receipt of your application

Your documents will be reviewed by us and forwarded to the responsible department.

First meeting

In a first conversation – digital or on site – we would like to get to know you better. Here you will find out more about the position and your potential team.

In-depth conversation (optional)

Depending on the position, a second conversation or a more in-depth meeting may take place to clarify any open questions together.

Contract signing

As soon as all questions have been clarified, we will send you an offer and discuss the contract details and your start date with us.

Please also state your salary expectation in your application. A highly motivated team and a successful company are looking forward to meeting you!

Tell me, what is the best way to apply?

Tips for your application:

Tell us in your cover letter who you are, which apprenticeship or which practice-integrated degree course you are interested in and why Nolte Küchen suits you. In your CV, we would like to get an overview of your previous career, your skills and experience - no matter if languages, skills or hobbies. Everything that makes you who you are interests us. This also includes certificates and diplomas.

What we are particularly interested in:

We are above all interested in what drives you. How did you find out about us? What excites you about your profession - and why do you want to practice it with us in particular? The more personal and authentic you show your motivation, the better we can see if we are a good fit.

Let’s get to know each other better:

In the interview, we want to find out if we are a good fit. And: Ask us your questions! You want to know how your new team works, what a typical day looks like or what perspectives you have with us? Great - that’s exactly what the interview is for. We look forward to seeing you!

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Even as an apprentice, you are immediately part of the team at Nolte Küchen – you can feel the family atmosphere in every department.

Just take a look – your student internship at Nolte Küchen

You want to know what the working world looks like in practice? Then come by and get to know us! Whether school internship or voluntary internship – with us you have the chance to take a look behind the scenes of an international kitchen manufacturer, try out exciting professions and maybe even discover your dream job.

What awaits you? Real insights into our daily work, personal support that will help you move forward, and the chance to find your professional future. Just send us an email with your interests and we'll see how we can best accommodate you and inspire you for our world.

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Do you still have questions before your application? We have the answers.

FAQ´s

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I still have open questions

Then get in touch with us – our HR team will be happy to help you with any questions about your application or your career opportunities with us.

Tel.: 05732-899-0
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Jobs & Career

Nolte as an employer

As an employer, we want to respond to your individual needs and goals and inspire more and more people with our shared passion for kitchens.

Manufacturing

With a sense for quality.

You want to get hands-on and see real results? Then you are exactly right with us.

Commercial

Bring structure to it all.

In the commercial sector at Nolte Küchen, you can expect not only exciting tasks and real teamwork, but also plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and actively shape things.

Technical

Where kitchen dreams become reality.

Here you develop new solutions, optimize processes and shape the kitchen world of tomorrow with us.

Always in tune with the times.

In our IT, you ensure that our processes run smarter, data flows precisely, and systems are securely networked.