Your career at Ruhrverband

Shape the future of water management with us

Ruhrverband is a supra-regional water management service provider. Our employees work at the operating facilities along the Ruhr and at the head office in Essen.

We are looking for motivated talents who are enthusiastic about water management, environmental protection and sustainable development. Discover the wide range of career opportunities!

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Our benefits

Good reasons in favour of the Ruhrverband

Corporate values

Company pension scheme

Thanks to our pension fund, our employees are well provided for in old age. With a current employer contribution of 6.3 per cent, we make an attractive contribution to your future security.

Further education and training opportunities

Employees can take advantage of training programmes, study grants or further training to become a technician or master craftsman. A special management development programme is also available.

Flexible and mobile working

Flexible working hours (6 a.m. - 6 p.m., 39-hour week) and up to 50% mobile working enable our employees to achieve a good work-life balance. Furthermore, many of our jobs are offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

Holidays

With us, you have 32 days of annual leave at your disposal; additional days off: Rose Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Health management

We actively support our employees with our activity bonus programme, club sponsorship, subsidies for the purchase of a bicycle (25% of the purchase price up to 600 euros) and participation in sporting events such as the "Water Association Football Tournament".

Attractive remuneration

The collective agreement for employees in the water industry in NRW (TV-WW/NW) creates the framework for attractive working conditions, including a bonus system, special annual payment, etc.

Company ticket

As part of the promotion of environmentally friendly mobility strategies, the Ruhrverband offers its employees discounted company tickets and DeutschlandTickets (€49 tickets).

Company restaurant

At our head office in Essen, you can enjoy both breakfast and lunch in our company restaurant. There is something for every taste - including vegetarian options.

Counselling services

We offer counselling on a wide range of topics: e.g. balancing family and career, mental health or relatives in need of care.

Electromobility

There are numerous electric vehicles in use at Ruhrverband. You also have the option of using a charging station at some of the association's locations.

Large day care centre

At the Essen location, a large day care centre is offered for children under the age of 3. There are limited places available here, which can be requested.

Safe workplace

As a public corporation, Ruhrverband offers you a secure and crisis-proof job with long-term prospects.

(Holiday) flats

Our employees have the opportunity to rent our company-owned (holiday) flats at a reasonable price, either permanently or for holidays.

Overtime compensation

Overtime is recorded to the minute. By arrangement, this is compensated by time off.

Jobs near you

Thanks to our numerous locations along the Ruhr, you can find a job right in your neighbourhood.

For career entry

Internship

An internship with us is the ideal start for university graduates, students or school pupils with an interest in water management.

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Scholarships

We support young academics with our "Ruhr Water Scholarship".

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Student research projects and theses

With us, you can exchange ideas with experienced experts from the water industry and enrich your thesis with practical relevance.
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Education

Your future is clear with us:

Every year, we offer various apprenticeships in the commercial and technical/industrial sectors.

No matter where your strengths and interests lie, all our apprenticeships have one thing in common: they provide a solid foundation for the future.

Apprenticeship

Trainee programme

Your career start at Ruhrverband: Start your career with us now!

Once you have completed your (technical) university degree, the Ruhrverband trainee programme offers you an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and start your career with us. You can join us on 1 October or 1 April and gain valuable insights into the various areas of work at Ruhrverband.

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For experienced professionals

Discover the diverse professions in the water industry

Diversity is very important to us: The qualifications of our employees are as varied as the company's range of tasks. The Ruhrverband employs engineers, wastewater engineers, wastewater technology specialists, fitters, technicians, forestry and fish farmers, chemists, biologists, laboratory technicians, lawyers, IT specialists and specialists in all areas of administration.

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Our application process

Submitting the application
Submit your application documents online with just a few clicks. The "Apply now" button in the job advert will automatically take you to our application form.
Confirmation of receipt
As soon as your application has been received, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by e-mail.
Checking the application documents
After the application deadline, our recruiting team reviews the applications received together with the specialist department.
Job interview
If your application has aroused our interest, you will be invited to an interview. The interviews usually take place at the location for which you have applied and last 45 - 60 minutes. The interviews are attended by a recruiter, two representatives of the specialist department and a member of the staff council. If necessary, a member of the representative body for severely disabled employees and/or the equal opportunities officer will also take part.
After the interview
Following the interview, you will receive prompt feedback on the decision.
Contract creation
Once all the formalities have been clarified, we will draw up your employment contract. We will send it to you in advance by e-mail for your information and the originals by post - or you can come to our head office to sign the contract in person.

Your contact persons

Clerks

Silke Graf
0201 178 – 1377

Yana-Milena Mallek
0201 178 – 1377

Recruiters

Theresa Schepers
0201 178 – 1391

Milena Knorr
0201 178 – 1397

Daniel Tschirner
0201 178 - 1393