Start of the 2026 apprenticeship programme: The Nagel-Group welcomes 103 new apprentices
Versmold, 7 August 2026. Whether in the warehouse, the office, in technical roles or behind the wheel – a total of 103 young people are embarking on their professional careers at the Nagel-Group. Through their apprenticeships, they will become part of a network that reliably supplies millions of people with food every day.
With six apprenticeship programmes and two dual study programmes, the Nagel-Group offers a wide range of entry-level opportunities in commercial, industrial and technical fields. The range of opportunities is constantly evolving: from 2026, young people with a passion for technology will be able to start an apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician specialising in refrigeration technology – a profession offering responsibility, practical experience and genuine career prospects. This will establish an apprenticeship programme that plays a central role in temperature-controlled food logistics. Precisely because refrigeration technology is demanding and requires in-depth practical knowledge, training our own skilled staff is a key strategy.
The new apprentices at the Nagel Group’s sites in Versmold and Borgholzhausen (from left to right): Front row: Pia Manke, Adem Karayaz, Joline Schumacher, Sofiia Shakhova, Emely Scholz, Kimi Schoßmeier, Rony Szczesny, Elias Elpers, Caroline Eurlings (Head of Apprenticeship Training, Borgholzhausen) Back row: Nico Tepe, Anton Jerschow, Walat Alatas, Luca Gerstmayr, Jonas Chochlov, Maximilian Hentzschel, Lukas Hovestadt, Henrik Zwaan. Photo: Nagel-Group
The dual study programme in Business Administration and Logistics has also been restructured for the 2026 start. Under the Germany-wide block model, theoretical phases alternate quarterly with practical placements at various locations across Germany. Personal one-to-one mentoring by experienced managers and the opportunity to build a strong network help dual students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company and to develop their skills in a targeted manner.
Furthermore, national and international branch exchanges provide insights beyond the individual location. Modern, digitally equipped and flexible workspaces, alongside training, regular feedback and a wide range of development opportunities, create attractive conditions for starting a career.
“Our apprentices and dual-study students are actively shaping the future of the Nagel-Group. Particularly in the context of our modernisation programmes, it is important to us to empower them at an early stage to help shape change, take on responsibility and develop both professionally and personally. In doing so, we are particularly keen to further strengthen apprenticeships and offer young people attractive career prospects in food logistics. To this end, we are continuously developing our talent development programmes,” says Kim Miyanji, Head of Strategic HR at the Nagel-Group.
At the start of their apprenticeship, the 103 new recruits at the Nagel-Group can look forward to a varied onboarding programme. The focus is on getting to know the team at the site, interacting with one another and taking part in joint team-building activities. In addition, they receive important information about the company and the apprenticeship programme, complete their initial training sessions and clarify mutual expectations. As part of a mentoring programme, apprentices in more advanced years of their apprenticeship support the new recruits and are on hand to offer advice on an equal footing. Throughout their apprenticeship, they are supported by qualified training staff and receive professional and personal development. In the process, they not only learn about the diverse processes involved in system-critical food logistics, but also experience how the industry is changing. Through investments in digitalisation, sustainable logistics concepts and modern structures, the Nagel-Group is setting the course for the future. As a result, tasks, processes and requirements are also evolving, and it is precisely for this that the skilled workers of tomorrow need to be prepared at an early stage.
Further information on apprenticeship and study opportunities is available at https://karriere.nagel-group.com/en/pupils/.
