In the heart of Hamburg’s “gateway to the world” is where you can make a big difference. At HPA, we need young people like you who would like to develop with us. Which is why we offer you an apprenticeship in various careers after you have completed schooling. You can diver directly into the working day and get to know many different exciting tasks.
During your apprenticeship, you will be perfectly prepared for your job and profit from many benefits at the same time. You will receive remuneration according to the TVAzubi-AVH tariff at 1,000 euros a month in the first apprenticeship year, along with 30 days of holidays, a lower-priced HVV-ProfiTicket and work uniforms. And the best thing: after you have completed your apprenticeship, you have good chances of being taken on permanently.
With dual studies, you learn the theoretical part of your studies in a state-certified university, which is complemented by a variety of practical phases in various divisions at HPA. During this time, we support you across the board and foster you individually. And the best thing: we pay all the study fees for you, and you receive attractive remuneration of 950 euros a month in the first and second years of study, and 1,000 euros a month in the third year.
After seven semesters, you have gotten to know the daily business in all areas of HPA and have gained solid knowledge combined with valuable hands-on experience. This means you are best equipped for your successful career start – and maybe even so familiar with port management that you simply want to stay on with us.
If you would like to experience the goings-on at the port close up within the scope of a school internship, please feel free to apply with us. It’s very easy:
On our job portal is where you will find jobs with the title “school internship” throughout the year. At just a click of the button “Apply now!”, you will be led to a form where you can upload your application. Should you have any questions, please contact Sonja Prieske by phone on +49 40 428472256.
Please note that we announce our apprenticeships each year as need arises. Which is why not all apprenticeship options are available. Take a look at our job portal to find out which apprenticeship positions are currently on offer. By the way: an internship before your apprenticeship is unfortunately not possible. Many other questions are answered for you in our FAQs.
Operating and controlling electrical installations
This apprenticeship provides you with comprehensive knowledge centred round the installation, maintenance and repair of the all the operations technology in the port. You start up switching and control systems; light, energy and communications systems; drive and automation systems on ships, barrages, locks and bridges. To achieve this, you must assemble and wire components, for instance, or set up pneumatic and hydraulic parts. What’s more, you program, monitor and expand the systems and rectify interruptions.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3.5 years and begins on 1 September. The location is the Technischer Betrieb Harburg, An der Horeburg 9, 21097 Hamburg, Germany.
Developing modern software for the port
On your path as an apprentice, you will mainly take care of the planning and development of software applications which the employees of all specialist areas at HPA can use to complete their tasks efficiently. To this end, you frequently work constructively on precise solutions together with your colleagues. You become familiar with methods and tools as well as testing procedures for software development, which you then use to implement your own IT projects. Ideally, you can contribute programming experience to your apprenticeship.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3 years and starts on 1 August. The location is Speicher T, Alter Wandrahm 12, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
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Setting up IT systems and keeping them running
This apprenticeship centres on the planning, configuration and maintenance of IT systems. You will be schooled in choosing the right hardware and software components as required for innovative communication architecture and perfectly aligning them to one another. You advise users and use the suitable tools for error analysis and interruption rectification to ensure that the modern IT infrastructure at HPA functions without a glitch.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3 years and starts on 1 August. The location is Speicher T, Alter Wandrahm 12, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
Operating and maintaining installation technology
This apprenticeship centres on metal engineering with a focus on installation technology for bridges, barrages, locks, cranes and special structures. You learn to draft and analyse technical drawings for these facilities. An additional focus is on the maintenance of components and assemblies as well as the joining of sheet metal, pipes, profiles and more. You will also acquire knowledge in the various welding techniques.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 2 years and starts on 1 September. The location is the Technischer Betrieb Harburg (apprenticeship workshop), An der Horeburg 9, 21097 Hamburg, Germany.
Metal construction from planning to installation
This apprenticeship focuses on metal structures of ships, barrages, locks, cranes, conveyor system or customised structures for the port’s infrastructure. You will discover, amongst others, how to draft technical drawings, determine the installation plans for components such as railings or platforms, and dismount and convert metal structures. And you will learn how to weld together sheet metal, pipes and profiles, etc., using different welding techniques.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3.5 years and starts on 1 September. The location is the Technischer Betrieb Harburg (apprenticeship workshop), An der Horeburg 9, 21097 Hamburg, Germany.
Maintaining technical facilities
During your apprenticeship, you will mainly learn how to set up, monitor and maintain technical facilities of ships, barrages, locks and bridges. For this you will manufacture, re-work or install equipment or machine components, start up systems and correctly adjust them, repair defects of machines or source spare parts. You will also discover how to perform quality checks.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3.5 years and starts on 1 September. The location is the Technischer Betrieb Harburg (apprenticeship workshop), An der Horeburg 9, 21097 Hamburg, Germany.
From interior to exterior finishing
The main task of your apprenticeship is the manufacture of furniture and interior finishings made of wood and wood materials. You will learn both craftsmanship techniques as well as the correct use of machines. Additional points of focus include the finishing of surfaces, the installation of pre-fabricated parts, the use of production systems and tools, as well as maintenance work. Schooling in CNC technology is just as part of your apprenticeship as pneumatic and hydraulic courses.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3.5 years and starts on 1 August. The location is the Technischer Betrieb Lübecker Ufer, Veddeler Damm 18, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
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Moving goods and people
This apprenticeship gives you the knowledge needed for cargo transhipment and passenger transport on tugboats, barges and ferries. You will learn how to moor and cast off, to use tugging equipment and all on-board facilities, how to maintain the ship and engine, to perform ropes work, to load and unload vessels and much more. And you will gain extensive knowledge about the entire port area, as well as gain sailing skills, learn about the tides and shipping regulations.
VRequirements:
The apprenticeship is 3 years and starts on 1 September. The location is the Überseebrücke, Pontonanlage Ost, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
From the survey to the plan to the chart
Over the course of three years, we train you to be a survey technician. You are on the field and perform location and altitude surveys according to various procedures, before using the survey data to generate updated plans and charts on the computer. You will learn, amongst others, how to use CAD programs, about all the requirements for the production of chart material and about the methods used for technical survey calculations. What’s more, you expand on graphical data processing systems and perform comparisons of charts and satellite images.
Requirements:
The apprenticeship is 3 years and starts on 1 August. The location is Speicher X in the Speicherstadt, Neuer Wandrahm 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
We offer dual studies in the following courses:
The requirements for participation in dual studies is a school-leaving certificate or vocational school certificate and a passed examination from the respective school. In addition, we expect a strong interest in topics of study, a high level of engagement and determination, as well as good communication skills and open-mindedness.
Please note that we train as need arises and therefore not all dual study courses may be offered at all times. Please refer to our job portal for dual study courses currently on offer. Or subscribe to our job alert, which informs you in good time about open positions.
For internships and apprenticeships
Phone: +49 40 42 84 7-2256
Email: sonja.prieske@hpa.hamburg.de
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