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
Are you interested in technology, enjoy working on a computer, and want to see how an idea turns into a finished container? Then start your apprenticeship as a Technical Systems Planner—specializing in steel and metal construction—at ELA.
With us, you’ll develop technical drawings and 3D models for custom container solutions. Together with our teams in Design, Research & Development, and Manufacturing, you’ll help turn ideas into reality.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your future role

Create technical drawings and 3D models

Work with modern CAD programs

Plan components and designs

Prepare technical documentation and manufacturing drawings

Read, review, and refine drawings

Collaborate with the design and manufacturing teams to develop custom container solutions

What you bring to the team

Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification

Good performance in mathematics, German and computer science

Strong spatial imagination and technical understanding

Good PC skills as well as good ability to think abstractly and analytically

Ability to communicate and work in a team

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 a technical system planner, specialising in steel and metal construction technology 2027 (m/f/x)