--- title: Industrial and technical training url: /career/students-and-graduates/industrial-and-technical-training image: "https://afo.tkmsgroup.com/_assets/b64b2b72314d3c9aaddc503fc5abce35/Images/SocialMediaPreview.png" date: 2025-09-17 modified: 2025-09-24 site: TKMS Group locale: en_GB.utf8 --- # Industrial and technical training ### YOUR TRAINING AT TKMSSTART YOUR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL TRAINING WITH DEEPER MEANING. Do you want to get hands-on and understand how high-tech is created? In your vocational-technical training at TKMS, you’ll learn how individual parts come together to form complex systems – for submarines, naval ships, and maritime security. Whether it’s electronics, mechanics, or design: you’ll work with the latest technologies and become part of a team that takes responsibility – for Europe and for your future. [Discover vocational-technical careers](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/en?entryLevel=Apprenticeship,Internship+(School+students)) [Interested in an Internship?](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/en?entryLevel=Internship+(School+students) "LinkedIn") ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/0/csm_technische_Ausbildung_614d61a303.jpg) Training Locations: --------------------- Here you’ll find an overview of our current training locations in the vocational-technical field. **TKMS GmbH** Hermann-Blohm-Straße 3 20457 Hamburg Deutschland - [tkmsgroup.com](https://tkmsgroup.com) [Jobs in Hamburg](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/de?location=Hamburg,+Deutschland&lat=53.550341&lng=10.000654&placeId=51223999b85500244059f052ea9271c64a40f00101f9013ef5000000000000c00208&radius=50000) **TKMS GmbH** Schiffbauerdamm 4 26725 Emden Deutschland - [tkmsgroup.com](https://tkmsgroup.com) [Jobs in Emden](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/de?location=Emden,+Niedersachsen,+Deutschland&lat=53.3670541&lng=7.2058304&placeId=5124175234c5d21c40596daef5a0fbae4a40f00101f90162f4000000000000c00208&radius=50000) **TKMS GmbH** Werftstraße 112-114 24143 Kiel Deutschland - [ +49 431 700 0 ](tel:+494317000) - +49 431 700 2312 - [info(at)tkmsgroup.com](#) - [tkmsgroup.com](https://tkmsgroup.com) [Jobs in Kiel](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/de?location=Kiel,+Schleswig-Holstein,+Deutschland&lat=54.3227085&lng=10.135555&placeId=515a9e0777674524405913d21a834e294b40f00101f9018d69000000000000c00208&radius=25000) **TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH** Sebaldsbruecker Heerstrasse 235 28309 Bremen Deutschland [Jobs in Bremen](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/de?location=Bremen,+Bremen,+Deutschland&lat=53.0758196&lng=8.8071646&placeId=5154faaead449d214059aa32e774b4894a40f00101f9015ff4000000000000c00208&radius=0) **TKMS Wismar GmbH** Wendorfer Weg 5 23966 Wismar Deutschland [Jobs in Wismar](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/de?location=Wismar,+Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,+Deutschland&lat=53.89705085&lng=11.42168068044469&placeId=51ddbab787e6d7264059acccef8fd2f24a40f00101f901ab140b0100000000c00205&radius=25000) **TKMS Hagenuk Marinekommunikation GmbH** Hamburger Chaussee 25 24220 Flintbek Deutschland - Benefits - Application process Benefits -------------- Your Benefits at TKMS ----------------------- Starting Together ------------------- We place great value on making sure you feel comfortable and supported from day one. That’s why we offer you a Welcome Day as well as an onboarding program that prepares you optimally for your new role. Lived Culture --------------- We work as a team – with respect, trust, and responsibility. Our culture is characterized by openness, reliability, and the shared goal of shaping safety. Attractive Compensation ------------------------- Our training pay is above the industry average – according to the IG Metall collective agreement. In addition, you’ll receive special payments, vacation pay, and other benefits. Further Education and Development ----------------------------------- Extensive learning and development opportunities, both in-person and digital. Work-Life Balance ------------------- Flexible working hours (flextime, lifetime working hours account) and remote work options. Health as a Foundation ------------------------ We invest in your well-being with comprehensive health management and promote corporate fitness. Retirement Provision ---------------------- Think ahead: With our company pension plan, you secure financial stability — even after your working life. Mobility ---------- Subsidy for job tickets / Germany-wide public transport ticket. Vacation ---------- You receive 30 days of annual vacation plus special leave during your training. Application process ------------------------- ### Your Path to TKMS ![](/fileadmin/website/career/tk-Bewerbungsprozess-1344x896-1.png "TKMS Bewerbungsprozess 1") Submit Your Application ------------------------- Found the right job or your dream role? Apply directly online via our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt. Please also check your spam folder. ![](/fileadmin/website/career/tk-Bewerbungsprozess-1344x896-2.png "TKMS Bewerbungsprozess 2") Review of Your Documents -------------------------- Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please allow us some time — you will definitely receive feedback. ![](/fileadmin/website/career/tk-Bewerbungsprozess-1344x896-3.png "TKMS Bewerbungsprozess 3") Personal Interview -------------------- If everything fits, we will invite you to an interview. This is where we get to know each other better — and you learn everything about your potential start at TKMS. ![](/fileadmin/website/career/tk-Bewerbungsprozess-1344x896-4.png "TKMS Bewerbungsprozess 4") Welcome to TKMS ----------------- You’ve cleared all hurdles and convinced us? Then we’re excited to welcome you soon as part of our team. FAQ ----- - Which vocational training careers can I pursue at TKMS? ----------------------------------------------------------- **Kiel & Flintbek:** Plant mechanics Electronics IT specialist Warehouse logistics specialist Industrial clerks Industrial mechanics Office management clerks Construction mechanics Mechatronics Technical product design Machining mechanics **Bremen & Emden:** IT specialist Machining mechanics Electronics for devices and systems Industrial clerks Technical product design **Wismar:** Electronics for industrial engineering Industrial mechanics Construction mechanics Equipment technology - When should I apply for training? ------------------------------------- New training positions are usually posted online from the summer holidays until the end of the year at the latest for the following year. - How does the application process for training work? ------------------------------------------------------- If your application passes the initial review, we invite you to an applicant day. You’ll take an online general knowledge test and participate in a group task. Afterwards, we get to know each other better in the interview. - What qualifications do I need for training at TKMS? ------------------------------------------------------- For vocational-technical careers, you should have technical understanding and enjoy hands-on work and new technologies. - How long does the training last? ------------------------------------ The vocational-technical training lasts 3.5 years. With especially good performance, you can shorten the training by half a year. - Is there a chance of being hired after training? ---------------------------------------------------- Our goal is to train skilled workers who can help us master the very good order situation ahead. We generally hire based on demand and are very interested in retaining good young talent. - How much is the training pay? --------------------------------- €1,372 (gross) in the 1st year of training - Can I start training after the official start date? ------------------------------------------------------- If there are still open spots after the training start date, a later start is possible. Feel free to check our job portal to not miss any openings. ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/b/csm_Ingenieurswesen1_f0d1b1c4d8.jpg) ### Thilo“I’m drawn to the challenge” Thilo shows how you can grow beyond yourself at TKMS. At 18, he started his apprenticeship at the shipyard and then completed two industrial master craftsman qualifications in metal and mechatronics. Soon after, he pursued a part-time degree in mechanical engineering and took the next career step as a plant engineer. His recipe for success? Cleverly combining practical work and studies—such as through a thesis project at TKMS. 0 open positions [Find your Apprenticeship](https://jobs.tkmsgroup.com/en?entryLevel=Apprenticeship,Internship+(School+students)) Top Employer in Defense ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/d/csm_kununu_TopCompanyBadge_2026_RGB_5a5e49f94c.png) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/c/csm_kununu_TopRated2026_Familienfreundlichkeit_Badge_RGB_065d6f95a2.png) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/e/6/csm_HerCareer_6939808b89.png) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/7/csm_Studierende_2-Platz_Defence_39f48145b3.png) ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/8/csm_Fachkraefte_2-Platz_Defence_ca2132e285.png) ![](/fileadmin/website/career/Seals/unterzeichnet_badge.svg) [ Back to top ](#anchor-main-content)