Looking for career changers: Top jobs at ODEG in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!

The Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG) started a wide campaign to win career changers for the positions of the driver and train attendant in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The initiative is aimed at people without specific previous knowledge and experienced specialists who want to take the step into the railway industry. The need for employees is enormous against the background of the high passengers, which include around 33 million passengers annually.

The ODEG, the largest private railway in eastern Germany, operates 17 lines over a distance of around 1,790 kilometers and uses 86 yellow-green trains. The company offers attractive conditions, including high entry salaries and up to 36 days of vacation a year. In addition, a reduction in working hours is planned to 35 hours by 2028. In order to take part in a qualification, interested parties have the opportunity to find out more about free online events that take place every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. href = "https://www.tag24.de/abeige/odeg-ostdeutsche-eisenbahn-mecklenburg-vorpommern-driebenbahrfugwehrer-Zugriter-Quereinsteiger-jobs-3346715"> TAG24 reported.

training content and requirements

The qualification for the driver lasts 12 months and includes content such as regulations, signal technology, training on the simulator and practical phases. The prerequisites for this are a minimum age of 19 years, a school leaving certificate (at least secondary level I), good knowledge of German (at least B1), health suitability, a perfect certificate of good conduct and technical understanding. The next course begins on February 17, 2025 in Schwerin, and the entry content after the qualification is EUR 3,547 plus approximately 350 euros surcharges.

The qualification as a train attendant, on the other hand, extends over 13 weeks and includes railway-specific basics, dealing with IT programs, conflict management and English skills in everyday work. In addition to high customer and service orientation, the prerequisites for aspirant are very good knowledge of German (at least B2) and a desirable car driver's license from class B. The next course starts are scheduled for February 3, 2025 and May 5, 2025 in Berlin, as on the website odeg career specified.

After completing the qualifications, the new employees benefit from an unlimited employment contract, Christmas bonus, company pension scheme, employee discounts and a job ticket. Applications from already trained train attendants and service workers in local transport are also welcome.