Apprenticeship,at BEHNCKE
Love pools? Start your future with us.
Are you looking for an apprenticeship where you don't just watch from the sidelines, but truly become part of the team?
Then BEHNCKE is the right place for you.


Start your future with us
We are a family-run company with over 75 years of experience, and we manufacture exclusively in Germany.
With more than 100 employees, we develop and produce high-quality swimming pool technology, ranging from stainless steel components to filter tanks and glass-fiber reinforced plastic filter systems.
Our products ensure crystal-clear pool water, reliable water quality, and a high-end look for the pool. In short: we work every day for pure water. And perhaps soon, we’ll be working together with you.
What makes an apprenticeship at BEHNCKE special?

BEHNCKE is a medium-sized family business.
This means we know each other, look out for one another, and treat each other with respect. From day one, you are part of a team that supports you and shows you what really matters in the professional world.

You will have dedicated points of contact throughout your apprenticeship.
For example, your trainers and experienced colleagues from your department will guide you, answer your questions, and provide you with help and advice.

We continue to support you even after your apprenticeship.
Many of our former apprentices are now a permanent part of our team and have continued to grow within BEHNCKE. If you are motivated and willing to get involved, many doors will be open to you here.

More than just an apprenticeship: Team, events, and benefits
At BEHNCKE, it’s not just about work.
We also enjoy spending time together outside of the office—for example, at summer parties, Christmas celebrations, team-building activities, or joint events like the B2Run.
We offer these as extras because working at BEHNCKE is more than just a job.












Our apprenticeship programs in detail
Technical Product Design
From idea to technical solution.
As a technical product designer, you will develop technical drawings, 3D models, and construction documentation for components and products. You will learn how to turn an idea into a precise plan and how to prepare technical solutions for manufacturing.
What you bring to the table:
This apprenticeship is a great fit if you have strong spatial awareness, enjoy working with precision, and have an interest in technology, engineering, and design.
What you will learn with us:
- Creating technical drawings
- Developing 3D models
- Planning components and assemblies
- Preparing construction documentation
- Understanding and implementing technical requirements
- Working with modern CAD software
- Collaborating closely with development, manufacturing, and production teams
Duration of the apprenticeship:
The apprenticeship typically lasts 3 to 3.5 years.
Why choose this career?
Technical product design combines creativity, technology, and precision. You will work at the intersection of concept, engineering, and manufacturing, helping to plan products so they can be produced with high accuracy.
Precision Mechanic
Precision, machines, and technology down to the smallest detail.
As a precision mechanic, you will manufacture and assemble precise metal components. Accuracy is key, often down to the thousandth of a millimeter.
What you bring to the table:
This apprenticeship is a great fit if you enjoy working with precision, have a good grasp of technology, and are interested in machines, metalworking, and manual craftsmanship.
What you will learn with us:
- Planning work processes
- Setting up machine tools
- Calculating lengths, angles, and surfaces
- Processing metal workpieces by machine and by hand
- Turning, drilling, grinding, and milling
- Assembling components into modules and functional units
- Working according to standards and technical documentation
- Checking measurement results and maintaining tolerances
- Assembling and disassembling machines and equipment
- Creating and optimizing CNC programs
Duration of the apprenticeship:
The apprenticeship generally lasts 3.5 years. Depending on your qualifications, it may be shortened.
Why choose this career?
Precision mechanics combines craftsmanship with high-tech. You will work with modern machinery, technical drawings, and precise components. If you enjoy accuracy and want to understand how high-quality components are created, this profession provides an excellent foundation for your career.
Industrial Clerks
Organization, numbers, customers, and processes – here you will learn how a company works.
As an industrial clerk, you will learn about the commercial processes within a manufacturing company. You will rotate through various departments and gain a comprehensive insight into the economic operations at BEHNCKE.
What you bring to the table:
For this apprenticeship, you should have an interest in commercial processes, economic relationships, and working with numbers. A neat, precise, and structured way of working will help you complete tasks reliably and keep track of everything.
What you will learn with us:
During your apprenticeship, you will gain insights into various areas, for example:
- Purchasing and materials management
- Production planning and control
- Sales and customer orders
- Marketing
- Finance and accounting
- Calculations, price lists, and order processing
You will compare offers, work with suppliers and customers, support commercial processes, and learn how a modern company is managed economically.
Duration of the apprenticeship:
The apprenticeship generally lasts 3 years. Depending on your school leaving certificate and performance, it can be shortened to as little as 2 years.
Why choose this career?
Industrial clerks receive a versatile education that provides a strong foundation for their future career. You will get to know many departments and discover which area suits you best. This makes the apprenticeship varied and offers many opportunities for your future.
Metalworker specializing in structural engineering
Stainless steel, technology, and true craftsmanship.
As a metalworker specializing in structural engineering, you will work with stainless steel and other metals. You will manufacture components and metal structures, work from technical drawings, and learn how to create precise parts from high-quality materials.
What you bring to the table:
This apprenticeship is a great fit if you are skilled with your hands, enjoy practical work, and have a passion for technology, materials, and manufacturing. You should also have an interest in math, physics, and technology, along with good spatial awareness, teamwork skills, and a meticulous approach to your work.
What you will learn with us:
- Working from technical drawings and production documents
- Measuring, marking, and preparing profiles, plates, and sheet metal
- Cutting, bending, drilling, separating, and forming
- Welding, bolting, and assembling components
- Joining sub-assemblies and metal structures
- Testing for function and safety
- Maintenance, servicing, and repair work
You will work both by hand and with modern machinery, making the apprenticeship highly varied.
Duration of apprenticeship
The apprenticeship generally lasts 3.5 years. Depending on your qualifications, it may be shortened.
Why choose this career?
Metalworkers have a special knack for metal and stainless steel. You can see exactly what you have created and work on components that are later used in high-end swimming pool technology. This profession combines craftsmanship, technology, and precision—providing you with a solid foundation for your professional future.