A Whole Host
of Opportunities
for Young Professionals
Whether you’ve completed vocational training, earned a degree, or already have some professional experience, we at ELA Container are always on the lookout for motivated people who are interested in growing with us. We can offer you tailored jobs in a variety of areas for any career level. Whether your focus is on trade, creativity, or organization, we’re pretty confident that we have the right position for your interests. To ensure you feel right at home, we’ll work with you to develop a career plan that reflects your abilities and provides you with the freedom to pursue your interests. At ELA, you not only have the opportunity to develop on a personal level and contribute your talents, but can also help shape the future of the container industry. We look forward to receiving your application!
Your Skills
You’re a communicative, open-minded team player.
You view new tasks as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You’re curious and enjoy learning new things and skills.
You’re eager to revolutionize and help shape the container industry.
You’re reliable and motivated.
You’re a communicative, open-minded team player.
You’re eager to revolutionize and help shape the container industry.
You view new tasks as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You’re curious and enjoy learning new things and skills.
You’re reliable and motivated.
Specific requirements will vary depending on the position you’re applying for. Some positions would benefit from some degree of practical experience, while others are available to those who’ve completed their vocational training or finished a degree course. A look at the job description will reveal which skills are ideal.
Your Benefits
Flexible working hours
A flextime system offers you as a commercial employee the benefit of flexible working hours, meaning you can schedule your day as you see fit, whether you’re a night owl or an early bird.
Working from home
As a commercial employee, you have the option to work from home and can therefore decide for yourself whether your concentration is better at the office or at home.
Onboarding program
Our comprehensive onboarding program will lay the foundation for your professional development and provide you with the opportunity to get to know your colleagues and our product at the head office in Haren (Ems).
Permanent contract
We’re not afraid of commitment. In fact, we’d like to keep you with us for as long as possible, which is why we’ll provide you with a permanent employment contract that offers you long-term prospects.
Training and development opportunities
Do you dislike stagnation and want to learn new things? Perfect! We can offer you a tailored range of development opportunities that will allow you to grow with us.
Company restaurant
You can work more effectively when you’ve got delicious food in your stomach, which is why our Diner72 pampers you daily with fresh, delicious lunches. With less time spent on cooking for yourself, you’ll have more time to pursue your hobbies.
We help you keep in shape
Do you enjoy spending your free time lifting weights or running on the treadmill while listening to your favorite tunes? Our company gym will offer you refuge from a hectic workday. You can also take advantage of our company fitness program.
Massages
If you’re feeling a little tense after a day at the office or in production, you can book a free massage at regular intervals with our in-house physiotherapist.
Corporate benefits
The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.
Emergency childcare
If your childcare falls through last minute, we can help you with our emergency childcare.
Dog-friendly office
There’s no need to part ways with your four-legged friend at ELA, as you can simply bring your dog with you into the office if the situation allows.
Many other benefits
Depending on your position, we offer you many other benefits, which can be found in the individual
job descriptions
.
Who We Are:
a Team of Doers
with Mind, Hand,
and Heart
Our family business continues to grow and is now represented by 1,400 bright minds at 24 locations around the world. We set great store by the flexibility and versatility of our 60,000 containers. Fortunately, our team consists of a wide array of personalities who are committed to achieving great things together. But who exactly are the people behind ELA? Read on to get better acquainted with our team and gain exciting insight into their professional and private lives.
Jan-Luca Ahillen
International project manager
A key player in project management: Jan-Luca once traveled much of the world as a talented soccer player. He can continue to pursue his passion for travel at ELA, where he oversees projects worldwide.
Sven Wösten
Head of the Assembly Station
Assembly station head hits high numbers: Sven and his team produce several hundred preassembled containers each week at the ELA assembly station in Haren (Ems). Outside of work, he enjoys stepping into the ring as a Thai boxer.
Jeldrik Trecksler
Sales project manager
Energized project manager: after a long day out in the field or in the office, Jeldrik uses our gym to unwind and recharge his batteries for the next day.
Selina Knollenberg
Application management employee
Selina has managed to balance professional success with family life. She helps her team improve daily operations with IT solutions at ELA and assumes the role of superhero for her son at home.
Cornelius Egbers
Head of Business Development
As Head of International Sales, Cornelius views himself as a builder of bridges between our locations around the world. He assumed a lot of responsibility at a young age and has developed a valuable network over the years.
Yama Rahman
Project manager
Yama enjoys a harmonious balance between working from home and at the office. Maintaining contact with his colleagues and a sense of belonging, in particular, are very important to him.
Hannah Kiepe
Internal sales representative
Once ELA, always ELA: Hannah initially completed an internship for pupils and is now a key member of the internal sales team. She likes to spend her vacations traveling the world.
Beatrix Brinker
Accountant
As a company accountant, Beatrix Brinker keeps an eye on the finances and balances the books at ELA. She also demonstrates her balancing skills as a karate practitioner.
Alexander Gorr
Truck driver
Because Alexander spends so many hours in his truck every day, the interior of his cab is set up with everything he could possibly need. Still, he’s happiest at home. Seeing his young son eagerly waiting for him in the evening is the perfect end to his workday.
