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Working at WACKER in Burghausen
Become part of WACKER’s largest site and one of Europe’s key chemical-industry centers. Work in an environment where technology, production and expertise go hand in hand. Together with colleagues from a very wide variety of fields, you will help drive products and processes forward for markets around the world.
Working at a site with extraordinary diversity
Burghausen offers opportunities that few other industrial sites can match. All of WACKER’s business divisions are represented on site, and specialists from production, engineering, laboratories, logistics, IT and administration work closely together there. The site's extensive range of plants and technological fields offers a wide variety of insights, close collaboration between the various departments and numerous opportunities for personal development. Employees benefit from high safety standards and on-site health services, not to mention a wide range of advanced and continuous training opportunities provided by the Burghausen Vocational Training Center (BBiW). Close ties with the Technical University of Rosenheim’s Campus Burghausen foster collaboration between industry and science. Beyond the site itself, the surrounding area offers high living standards with most amenities just a short distance away, alongside a well-developed infrastructure and a wide range of recreational opportunities between the Salzach River and the Alps.
Burghausen plant
The Burghausen plant is WACKER’s largest production site and has been a defining feature of Southeast Bavaria’s industrial and economic landscape for decades. All of WACKER’s business divisions are represented on the site’s extensive premises. The wide range of production facilities, technical infrastructure, and support functions makes Burghausen a key hub within WACKER’s global network. The fact that a wide variety of specialist units works closely together creates a work environment that offers an exceptional range of expertise and diverse career opportunities.
Vocational Training Center (BBiW)
The Burghausen Vocational Training Center (BBiW) is a well-established center for advanced and continuous training in the region. With more than 50 years of experience, it supports apprentices/trainees, skilled workers, and companies when it comes to advanced and continuous vocational training. Highly qualified instructors combine their technical expertise and personal skills with practical insights to help participants build a strong foundation for long-term career success. Through close collaboration with partner companies and the Altötting Vocational College, the BBiW combines hands-on training with the requirements of modern industrial and technology companies.
Site-specific benefits
WACKER provides a subsidized shuttle bus service, which represents an attractive way to commute to Burghausen conveniently and affordably. This service is available to employees from numerous communities within a radius of up to 50 kilometers.
To give you and your family more free time, WACKER grants an extra week of paid leave per year until your child’s 8th birthday.
We help you with your childcare arrangements by providing a one-time supplement worth €500.
The Burghausen plant has its own canteen, cafeteria and Shop2Go, ensuring a variety of catering options right on site. Thanks to shift-friendly operating hours, meals, snacks and beverages are available at times that accommodate different work schedules.
Employees have access to numerous discounts on the online Corporate Benefits platform, as well as from select partner companies and at internal employee sales events.
To ensure your long-term health, the on-site health services team offers various seminars and preventive health programs.
Applicable to payscale employees only:
Payscale employees at the Burghausen site benefit from supplementary long-term care insurance provided under the applicable collective-bargaining agreement .
These benefits apply specifically to the Burghausen site and supplement those benefits we provide at other German sites. Discover the full range of benefits here.
Why Burghausen?
Burghausen combines career opportunities with an exceptionally high quality of life. The town is known for the world’s longest castle complex, its historic old quarter, and a diverse cultural scene that extends far beyond the region.
International events such as the Burghausen Jazz Week attract visitors from all over the world every year. At the same time, the region is one of Bavaria’s leading economic and industrial centers, offering modern infrastructure and excellent opportunities for future growth.
Those who enjoy outdoor activities will find plenty of recreational opportunities along the Salzach River. The Alps, numerous lakes, and popular tourist destinations are within easy reach as well. Burghausen combines the advantages of a strong industrial hub with cultural activities, the great outdoors and convenient amenities for everyday life.
Vacancies
As WACKER’s largest site, Burghausen offers a wide range of entry-level opportunities. Here you’ll find job openings in various fields and for different levels of experience.
Contact for career-related queries in Burghausen
Do you have questions about our job openings, entry-level opportunities or the application process? Our Job Application Service team will be happy to assist you.
Job Application Service, Germany
Talent Sourcing Team
Tel. +49 8677 83-7777