1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG
Do you enjoy organizing, are you interested in business concepts, and would you like to find out which business field suits you best? Then start your apprenticeship as an industrial business administrator at ELA.
With us, you’ll get to know different departments, work on exciting projects, and discover, step by step, where your strengths lie. This way, you can build a broad base of knowledge and gain valuable hands-on experience even while you’re still in your apprenticeship.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your future role

Prepare quotes and process orders

Managing suppliers and customers

Preparing orders and organizing purchases

Learning about and supporting production processes

Reviewing and processing invoices

Working with modern Office applications and business software

Collaborating with various teams on exciting projects

What you bring to the team

Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification

Good performance in mathematics, German and English

Economic thinking and careful work

Good communication and organisational skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Very good knowledge of German and good written and spoken English

ELA Container specialises in container-based rooms and buildings to rent or buy in any chosen size and with custom fittings. With 60,000 containers, 1,600 employees and 18 sites around the world, ELA Container has become a leading provider of quality, flexible room modules in Germany. Today, ELA Container is a partner to a wide range of industries, ranging from the construction industry to retail and gastronomy. With its quality, innovation and passion, ELA Container is continually opening up new markets and industries and is winning more and more people round to the effectiveness of mobile ELA room containers.

A second-generation family company

Number of employees: 1,400+ employees across 24 locations worldwide.
Sectors: Mobile Room Solutions (Containerized offices, living quarters, schools, and workshops), Construction, Offshore Energy, Industry, and Events.
Preferred educational level: Vocational training (Apprenticeship/MBO) for technical and trade roles; Bachelor’s degree (HBO/Dual Degree) for management, IT, and engineering positions.
Preferred education: Industrial Clerk, IT/Business Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Sales/Marketing, or Logistics.
Career level: All levels, including Pupils/Interns, Apprentices, Young Professionals (Graduates), and Experienced Specialists.

Apprenticeship as industrial clerk 2027 (m/f/x)