Jobs with a future

We offer young people a fascinating path into the world of work. Learn a trade or commercial profession at the Lehmann Group and chose vocational training with a future – in a dynamic environment, with diverse job opportunities related to wood, a material with enormous potential.

Portrait Ursula Keller-Braun Head of Personnel Blumer Lehmann

Ursula Keller-Braun

Head of Human Resources
Member of the Executive Board

+41 71 388 58 30
ursula.keller@blumer-lehmann.com

Carpenter EFZ

As a carpenter, you craft wood elements from solid wood or semi-finished products in the workshop using plans. You assemble these individual parts on the building site – often at lofty heights – together with your colleagues.

Two apprentice carpenters kneel on a wooden construction, both have tools in their hands and work

Training

The apprenticeship to become a carpenter takes four years. You will work on the theory one day a week in a vocational college. Practical training takes place with us at Erlenhof. Alongside the vocational college and trade apprenticeship, experts provide further professional knowledge in inter-company courses over several days.

Development opportunities

  • Work at the company as a highly qualified carpenter with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
  • Project assignment all over the world
  • Further training for foreman, general foreman, technician up to master
  • With an advanced vocational certificate during or after basic training: study at a college of higher education or university of applied sciences

Carpenter job profile film

Information video from Holzbau Schweiz on the job profile of a carpenter EFZ.

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A learner stands behind a pallet of wooden boards in production and holds on to a wooden wedge with one hand

You tick the following boxes:

You have a head for heights, are good at maths and enjoy working outside? If you also have the following abilities, then you’ve got what it takes to become a carpenter:

  • An interest in geometry, physics and mathematics
  • Technical knowledge
  • Sense of space
  • Craftsmanship skills
  • Meticulous and focussed work as part of a team
  • Head for heights, agile, strong and fit
  • Enjoy working, building and designing with wood

Sawyer EFZ

Sawyers operate and service modern cutting and conveyor equipment. They process, dry and store the logs supplied to them from the forest. They use these logs to produce planks, squared timber and slats. As a sawyer, you calculate quantities, yields, machine hours and costs. You also advise customers in the selection of sawn timber.

Portrait photo of an apprentice sawyer

Training

You will learn to become a sawyer during the three-year apprenticeship. You’ll learn the necessary theoretical knowledge one day a week in a vocational college. Your daily tasks at the sawmill in Erlenhof will give you the opportunity to build up your expertise. Inter-company courses will help you gain a deeper understanding of basic theory and expand your practical knowledge.

Development opportunities

  • Work in the sawmill as a highly qualified sawyer with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
  • Specialise with courses by technical and vocational colleges, industry associations and the Bern University of Applied Sciences for Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
  • Subsequent training to become a wood specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education
  • With an advanced vocational certificate during or after basic training: further study for a diploma, technician/diploma, technician specialising in the timber industry at a college of higher education
  • With an advanced vocational certificate during or after basic training: Bachelor of Science (FH) in Wood Technology at a university of applied sciences
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Sawyer job profile film

Information video from Holzindustrie Schweiz (HIS) about training opportunities in the wood industry. The wood industry essentially offers two training pathways: sawyer in the wood industry EFZ (3 years) and woodworker EBA (2 years)

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Portrait photo of an apprentice sawyer

You tick the following boxes:

Are you skilled with your hands and well acquainted with technology? Then you have already fulfilled two important requirements. Other important criteria to be suitable as a sawyer are:

  • Good ability in numeracy
  • You are flexible and in good physical shape
  • Ability to work in a team

Woodworker EBA

Woodworkers EBA craft and assemble structural components and products. They have knowledge of the machines, tools and materials needed to do this. As a woodworker, you work intensively with wood as a raw material.

A group of 2 apprentices and an instructor, mid-discussion. One person is looking at the camera, 2 are looking at a diagram.

Training

Over the course of the two-year traineeship, you will acquire extensive knowledge about wood, forestry and the timber industry. You will learn how to handle various machinery. You will also learn how to implement environmental protection and health and safety regulations. You will gain theoretical knowledge as a prospective woodworker one day a week at a vocational college. You will acquire practical skills during your tasks at Erlenhof. Inter-company courses will allow you to deepen your knowledge of tools, machines, forklifts and chainsaws.

Development opportunities

  • Individual development and specialist training by the Swiss Association for Timber Construction
  • Subsequent training to become sawyer, carpenter or other professions in the field of wood
Apprentice working at the grinder

You tick the following boxes:

You are at least 15 years old, technically gifted and physically fit? Woodworking as a profession is the right job for you if you also meet the conditions listed below:

  • You have completed compulsory education
  • You enjoy working with wood.
  • Ability to adapt: the timber industry is dynamic and working conditions are constantly changing
  • You should be able to do basic calculations with length measurements
  • You can work independently
  • You are a team player

Draughtsman / draughtswoman EFZ specialised in architecture

As a draughtsman / draughtswoman specialised in architecture, you will design and create project and implementation plans, sketches and models for all types of structure, such as residential buildings, shopping centres, office buildings and industrial buildings. You will follow the specifications of the architects or site managers and support them throughout all stages of a project. You will perform mathematical calculations and take into consideration both physical laws and building regulations when devising solutions for construction projects.

Working situation of a trainee draftswoman specializing in architecture at the Lehmann Group

Training

The training for a draughtsman / draughtswoman specialised in architecture takes 4 years. You will work on the theory one or two days a week at a vocational college depending on which year you are in. Practical training takes place with us at Erlenhof. Alongside the vocational college and trade apprenticeship, experts provide further professional knowledge in inter-company courses over several days.

Development opportunities

  • Work at the company as a highly qualified draughtsman / draughtswoman with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
  • Specialisation via courses from trade associations, colleges of higher education and universities of applied sciences
  • Professional examination with a federal diploma, e.g. as a building biologist, fire protection specialist
  • Higher examination with an advanced federal diploma, e.g. as a building biologist, site manager in construction or industrial engineering or fire protection expert
  • College of higher education, e.g. graduate construction planning technician, graduate interior design technician
  • University of applied sciences, e.g. Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Spatial Planning, Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
Portrait of a trainee draughtswoman specialising in architecture at the Lehmann Group

Portrait Learning draughtswoman specialising in architecture

You tick the following boxes:

You are able to visualise things well spatially and to draw and sketch well by hand. If you have also achieved good grades at school in mathematics, geometry, technical drawing and languages, you may have what it takes to be a draughtsman / draughtswoman specialised in architecture. You should also possess the following qualities:

  • Abstract and logical thinking
  • An understanding of complex interrelationships
  • An interest in laws and interrelationships of mathematics and science
  • An enjoyment of computer work
  • A precise and careful approach to work
  • Organisational skills
  • The ability to work in a team
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills

Logistiker EFZ (w|m|d)

Starte deine Zukunft als Logistiker/-in EFZ bei Blumer Lehmann! In unserem innovativen Holzbaubetrieb nimmst du Waren entgegen, lagerst sie fachgerecht und koordinierst die Verteilung. Du sorgst dafür, dass unsere Produkte zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort ankommen für die weitere Holzbauproduktion. Freue dich auf spannende Herausforderungen und ein engagiertes Team.

Portrait photo of forklift driver Dominik Dörig, with forklift and Erlenhof in the background

Ausbildung

Die Ausbildung zum Logistiker/-in EFZ dauert drei Jahre. Die theoretischen Grundlagen eignest du dir an einem Tag pro Woche in der Berufsschule an. Bei uns auf dem Erlenhof bilden wir dich praktisch aus. Zusätzlich zur Berufsschule und zum Lehrbetrieb vermitteln dir Fachleute in den mehrtägigen überbetrieblichen Kursen weiteres praktisches Berufswissen.

Entwicklungschancen

  • Arbeit im Betrieb als qualifizierte/r Logistiker/-in mit eidgenössischem Fähigkeitszeugnis

  • Weiterentwicklung unserer Logistik in einem innovativen und internationalen Umfeld

  • Weiterbildung zum Logistikfachmann/-frau, Disponent Transport und Logistik bis hin zum dipl. Logistikleiter HF

Diese Voraussetzungen bringst du mit:

Bist du zuverlässig und gut organisiert? Dann ist der Beruf des Logistikers/der Logistikerin EFZ genau das Richtige für dich! Wenn du zudem noch folgenden Eigenschaften mitbringst, dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung:

  • Abgeschlossene Real- oder Sekundarschule
  • Interesse an logistischen Abläufen und Prozessen
  • Freude an der Arbeit mit Holz
  • Du handelst eigenverantwortlich
  • ... und ganz wichtig, du bist teamfähig
Dominik Dörig in the forklift

Applications

Interested? Then send us your application with:

  • A cover letter
  • A CV with photo
  • All secondary school certificates
  • Stellwerk 8+9

We look forward to learning more about you.

Portrait Ursula Keller-Braun Head of Personnel Blumer Lehmann

Ursula Keller-Braun

Head of Human Resources
Member of the Executive Board

+41 71 388 58 30
ursula.keller@blumer-lehmann.com