Careers at petrol stations in the Westfalen Group.

Come and join us! We continuously invest in the expansion of our service station network, modern technologies and new concepts, the training of young talents and the further education of motivated partners.

Are you a pupil?

Are you looking for a traineeship or apprenticeship? Discover the training opportunities at our Westfalen service stations on this page.

Are you a young professional?

You know what you want and you put your foot down? You have already successfully completed training and want to lead and steer? Then you've come to the right place as a trainee at one of our petrol stations. Find out more on this page.

Become a filling station entrepreneur!

Would you like to take on responsibility and manage a petrol station independently? The Westfalen Group has around 260 stations - mainly in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. As an independent petrol station entrepreneur, you can benefit from our more than 100 years of experience!

Training at the petrol station: pole position for a successful future.

Training with industry diversity: exciting and varied.

Retail, gastronomy, service - many sectors come together under the umbrella of the petrol station. This is what makes training at the petrol station so varied and creates a good basis for your professional future.

Apprenticeship as a retail salesperson.
Apprenticeship as a retail salesperson.
Trainee at the petrol station.

Diverse range of tasks: practice-oriented and responsible.

Products, trends and the wishes of our guests are constantly changing. It's important to stay on the ball and have a good feeling for people. Because service is our top priority. You advise, sell and convince - always friendly and helpful. You develop creative ideas for the presentation of goods and learn everything about merchandise management. Petrol station, cashier and car technology as well as car washing and car care are also exciting parts of your training. From the very beginning, you will actively support the station team, work independently and bear responsibility.

Job with a future: From training to petrol station entrepreneur.

Have you successfully completed the two-year sales apprenticeship and have the qualification for the third year of training in your pocket? Take advantage of the opportunity. Extend your training by another year and become a retail salesperson. This offers you good opportunities for a further career at one of our petrol stations: as a station employee, station manager or as an independent petrol station entrepreneur.

Apprenticeship as a salesperson.

Training duration: 2 years

The apprenticeship as a sales assistant lasts only 2 years, in contrast to the apprenticeship as a retail saleswoman/man, but is no less varied.

What you should bring with you

Interest in trade and services
Persuasiveness and pleasure in active selling
Sociability and a friendly manner
Openness and enjoyment in dealing with our guests
Good basic PC skills
Good knowledge of German

You learn a lot

Customer-oriented action
Active, competent and service-oriented care of our guests
Presentation and storage of goods
Cash register and payment systems

Your strengths

Diligence and accuracy
Technical understanding
quick comprehension
creativity

Required school performance

good secondary school leaving certificate - if possible after the 10th grade - or a secondary modern school leaving certificate

Working environment

Shop/Bistro
Office
Tank field
Car wash

Possible working hours

Shift work
Saturday duty
Sunday and holiday work

Special working conditions

Above average contact with people

Apprenticeship as a retail salesperson.

Apprenticeship duration: 3 years

What you should bring

Interest in trade and services
Persuasiveness and pleasure in active selling
High motivation and willingness to learn
Sociability and friendly manner
Openness and enjoyment in dealing with our guests
Ability to work in a team
Conscientiousness
Determination
Good basic PC skills
Good knowledge of German

You learn a lot

Customer-oriented action
Active, competent and service-oriented care of our guests
Quick assumption of responsibility and varied tasks
Merchandise management (procurement, storage, shelf maintenance, control, inventory)
Cash register and payment systems

Your strengths

Diligence and accuracy
Technical understanding
quick thinking
creativity

Required school performance

Good secondary school leaving certificate - preferably after the 10th grade - or a Realschule leaving certificate

Working environment

Shop/Bistro
Office
Tank field
Car wash

Possible working hours

Shift work
Saturday duty
Sunday and holiday work

Special working circumstances

Above average contact with people

Video: Training at the petrol station.

Take a direct look now and get an impression of an apprenticeship at the petrol station.

Trainee programme at a petrol station of the Westfalen Group.

Are you aiming for a management position? Are you flexible, outgoing and absolutely service-oriented? Do you want to become an independent petrol station entrepreneur? Then our trainee programme is an excellent springboard for your career.

As a trainee, you will get to know all the important areas of the petrol station business, actively contribute, quickly take on responsibility and then get the chance to independently manage a station.

We offer committed young professionals an exciting trainee programme.

Your duties.

On-the-job training at a petrol station
Active participation in day-to-day business
Independent completion of responsible tasks

Your profile.

Completed vocational training - preferably in wholesale/retail or gastronomy
Empathic personality with leadership ambition
Absolutely customer and service oriented
Willingness to travel and spatial flexibility

Your opportunity.

Up to 12-month trainee phase and employment at a modern service station
Comprehensive training in all areas of the petrol station business
Personal support from experienced petrol station managers
Attractive qualification opportunities and exciting development prospects

Are you ready for your next career step as a trainee?

We are looking for several trainees (f/m/d) in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony to become independent petrol station entrepreneurs who would like to accompany us on our growth course with a lot of fun and great commitment.

Contact Nicole Lohkamp
by telephone +49 251 695-128 or
by e-mail n.lohkamp(at)westfalen.com.

You would like to be self-employed as a petrol station entrepreneur?

An exciting job with many facets! Independently manage a petrol station of the Westfalen Group. Interested and curious?

Find out now!