Career Changer as Specialist in Construction Site Safety (m/f/d)

Overview

We offer diverse essential professions that require specialized knowledge. We encourage individuals looking to change careers and grow professionally, for example after parental leave, to join us. During your retraining, you will receive a competitive salary. After your onboarding period, you will independently perform your duties and be a full-fledged team member.

Join us for a secure position, a dependable and supportive team, and the chance to work outdoors along the rail network while advancing the future of the railway.

Position & Locations

We are seeking career changers to become specialists in construction site safety (m/f/d) at DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH at locations including Ahrensburg, Altenholz, Ascheberg (Holstein), Aumühle, Bad Bramstedt, Bad Oldesloe, Bad Schwartau, Bad Segeberg, Bargfeld-Stegen, Bargstedt, Bargteheide, Barkenholm, Barmstedt, Barsbüttel, Bönningstedt, Boostedt, Bordesholm, Brodersdorf, Burg (Dithmarschen), Ellerbek, Elmshorn, Eutin, Flintbek, Friedrichsholm, Geesthacht, Glückstadt, Großenaspe, Halstenbek, Heiligenhafen, Henstedt-Ulzburg, Hohenlockstedt, Hohenwestedt, Itzehoe, Kaltenkirchen, Kiel, and Neumünster.

Retraining Program

• You will progressively learn the required skills throughout approximately one year.
• The retraining alternates between theoretical instruction and practical experience to facilitate hands-on learning.
• You will be accompanied by experienced colleagues to support your entry, even if you're new to the field.
• Theoretical lessons are arranged close to your residence wherever possible, with practical assignments primarily in your future work region.
• You will earn a secure salary from the outset of your retraining.

Responsibilities After Retraining

• Ensure that no one is harmed on railway construction sites by coordinating safety measures within the team.
• Warn personnel in the track area of approaching trains using various signals and modern warning systems.
• Implement safety regulations and instruct newly assigned safety staff members.
• Maintain communication with different contacts to ensure smooth workflow.
• Organize and supervise safety measures at construction sites independently.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years and a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss).
• No prior specific experience is required; however, you must be committed to maintaining safety and demonstrate reliability.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in German.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and varying locations.
• Driver's license class B and a personal vehicle are desirable but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Applications from already trained construction site safety specialists, safety officers, and supervisors are also welcome.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates based on merit. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our teams and value applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, beliefs, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation, or identity.

Benefits

• Exclusive discounts for all employees on a variety of products and services including mobile contracts, insurance, hotel chains, fashion, and lifestyle, available monthly through the company travel market.
• Workplaces are offered across all federal states, ranging from large cities to smaller communities, reflecting respect and accessibility.
• Secure, long-term employment with career prospects in a forward-looking corporation.

Equal Opportunity

Our company firmly upholds principles of equal opportunity and self-determined participation for disabled and equal status individuals. Applicants with disabilities or equivalent status receive preferential consideration when equally qualified.