Firefighter (m/w/d) at DHL Express in Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany

About the Role

Join our Security & Safety team at the DHL Hub Leipzig to ensure that safety is not just a concept but an active, lived reality for our employees, shipments, processes, and infrastructure. Your work will underpin the dependable delivery of international express shipments, including critical items such as spare parts and medicines, ensuring timely arrival when needed. Experience the vibrant environment of a unique workplace located directly at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Collaborate with your team to take responsibility so that our hub operates reliably day and night, ready for global trade.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on a house tariff agreement
• Job security and career outlook through a permanent employment contract in a future-oriented industry
• A 38.5-hour workweek within a 12-hour shift model with a fixed shift schedule, resulting in an average gross monthly salary of 3,027 euros, which increases with tenure
• Opportunity for professional growth by completing the fire chief training (B1) with an additional tariff-based fire service allowance (~742 euros gross) upon certification
• Support for health and wellbeing including free water, coffee, fresh fruit, and access to our campus fitness studio
• Tax-free extra pay for night shifts (25%), Sunday work (70%), and holidays (120%)
• Annual special payment
• High-quality protective clothing beyond standard personal protective equipment
• Modern fire service vehicles

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain operational hazard defense, ensure preventive fire protection, conduct rescue operations, and provide technical assistance at Leipzig/Halle Airport
• Coordinate with external contractors by issuing hot work permits, instructing and supervising performed tasks
• Operate specialized firefighting equipment during fire and emergency response activities, ensuring their functionality
• Identify and assess hazardous situations and risks to guarantee security
• Provide initial treatment to injured individuals in the role of a paramedic
• Conduct training activities such as instructing fire safety helpers and perform additional support and special tasks (e.g., equipment maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing)

Candidate Requirements

• Completed professional training and at least a fire service team leader certification according to FwDV 2
• Training in accordance with fire service regulations (e.g., breathing apparatus operator, radio communication)
• Valid driver's license class B, ideally also class C/CE
• Physical fitness and unrestricted suitability for fire service according to occupational health regulations
• Reliable, conscientious, and responsible work ethic
• Clean police clearance certificate

Additional Benefits

• Multiple awards as a top employer (Great Place to Work)
• A culture of addressing each other informally regardless of position or hierarchy
• Open, respectful, and casual workplace atmosphere
• Emphasis on teamwork and solidarity for daily excellence
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity ensuring space for everyone
• Job ticket options (Germany ticket or MDV subscription)
• Job bike leasing through salary conversion
• Employee shopping platform with discounts and perks
• Complimentary parking for employees
• Free bus service between Schkeuditz S-Bahn station and the hub