JOINING GIRA: OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Start your professional career while studying

At Gira, college students can complete a variety of different internships, according to their respective level of training. Temporary jobs and jobs for working students are also available at Gira. But much more is possible. An especially interesting opportunity is writing practice-oriented student research projects or final-year projects here in the company. We look forward to working together with smart young talent.

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In the technical centre of the plastics centre, new tools are prepared for series production, material tests are performed, and procedural optimisations are tested for existing processes.


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Internship at Gira

Various internships can be completed at Gira, some of which are individually tailored to the current level of training. College students can apply for internships before, during, or after their degree courses in the relevant specialist areas. Temporary jobs and jobs for working students are also available at Gira.

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APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF INTERN

Application phase

You can apply for an internship or a temporary job at Gira directlyonline. The application should contain the following documents:

Cover letter
(including details of the time period, profession, and specialist field)

CV

All relevant reports/certificates

Evidence of any previous internships


CONTACT PERSONS FOR INTERNSHIP


Kim Brandenberg
Tel. +49 (0)2195 602 420
kim.brandenberg@gira.de


Perspectives at Gira

"I am in charge of the newly founded Gira Technical Centre with various machines in the field of Plastics Technology". New tools can be tested there under series production conditions and new technologies. In this context, thesis work, for example, can also be conducted in the plastics technology field. All those involved enjoy this a lot as the connection of research, development and industrial manufacture can lead to new innovative results."

Bernhard Hoster
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COMBINING SCIENCE WITH PRACTICE

Student research projects or final-year projects

Gira offers the opportunity to write practice-oriented student research projects and final-year projects in the company. This includes all the functional areas of an industrial company, from sales and marketing through HR to product development. Final-year projects are only offered if ongoing, solid support by Gira is guaranteed.

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CONTACT PERSONS FOR STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND FINAL-YEAR PROJECTS


Kim Brandenberg
General Training
Tel. +49 (0)2195 602 420
kim.brandenberg@gira.de


People at Gira > Jan Böttcher

Pioneer and team player

Jan Böttcher is an economist and has already tackled the subject of sustainable corporate management as part of his degree. He completed his thesis as a practical project at Gira, thus introducing the subject of sustainability into the company. He received a great deal of support for this at Gira. Jan resolutely continued along this path and now works as sustainability manager at Gira. He promotes this topic with expertise and enthusiasm.
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Company benefits

A work/family balance, healthy working conditions, freedom and support for further training and realising your own potential - these aspects are very important at Gira, as they are indispensable to achieving satisfaction and good performance at the workplace. The company supports the further development of its employees, with the Gira Campus, for example, set up to facilitate this. Active health management, childcare, advice in family matters and the opportunity to work from home are also provided.



LIFE AND WORK AT GIRA

Health management

Gira is committed to the health of its employees with a variety of measures. For example, all employees can make use of the extensive offerings of two health centres free of charge, take advantage of a variety of preventive medical check-ups, including for the prevention of heart and back problems and cancer, have free flu vaccinations, and make use of the services offered by a mental health hotline and initial therapy. At the workplace itself, Gira takes the ergonomic design and optimisation of the workplaces very seriously.

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With plenty of space to play, learn and romp around, the small children of Gira employees are well looked after in the company's in-house childcare centre.

Childcare

In keeping with its family-friendly corporate policy, Gira has now achieved another milestone. Supported by the Radevormwald town council, the company has constructed a childcare centre on its premises. Gira's childcare center was inaugurated in October 2014 and accepts infants and pre-nursery school children from six months up to the age of 3. This means that Gira is now also a place to play.

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Flexible working time

As part of its flexible working time system, Gira employees can, with due consideration of company and departmental targets, decide for themselves when to start and finish work – of course always bearing in mind the successful course of business and smooth cooperation with colleagues.


Trust-based working hours, working from home

Gira offers a trust-based working hours model for many positions, in accordance with which an individually agreed portion of working time can be completed at home. This ensures continued participation in corporate coordination or decision-making processes.


Advice and support with family issues

A central contact person offering Gira employees support with family issues and emergency situations is firmly established at the company. This person provides advice on issues regarding parental leave or requests to work part time and offers support re childcare or caring for dependents.

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More information on company benefits

More information on remuneration and other benefits offered by Gira to its employees can be found under People with professional experience.

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