Q&A
Frequently asked questions about a career at WAS
Do you have questions about the application process or your career opportunities at WAS? No problem! On this page, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions for you to give you a quick and uncomplicated overview. From the application in just 4 simple steps to our apprenticeships and internships – you will find all the important information at a glance.
If you have any further questions, our HR team will be happy to help at any time. We look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your career.
Applying for a job at WAS only takes a few steps. The application process varies depending on the job profile and the information can be found in the respective job ad. For some positions, you do not need to provide extensive application documents and you have the option of providing your contact details (telephone number or email address). We will then contact you personally to discuss all further steps. However, for some positions we require further application documents. In this case, you will find information in the job ad.
The required documents may vary depending on the occupation. Some job ads allow you to enter your contact details. In the next step, we will contact you by phone or email to arrange the further details with you. If you are invited for an interview, we will discuss which documents you should bring with you. If we do need application documents in advance, these are usually the following:
- CV
- References
- Relevant diplomas
- Salary expectations
Yes, WAS offers a variety of apprenticeships. Whether in the technical or commercial field, our apprenticeships offer you an excellent start to your career. Take a look at our apprenticeships on the careers page and apply in just a few steps!
Yes, we also welcome speculative applications! If you can't find a suitable vacancy at the moment, you can still leave us your contact details and let us know which area you would like to work in. We will then get back to you and discuss the options.
You can contact Sarah and Jasmin at any time if you have any questions or concerns and to discuss the necessary documents. Sarah, as a personnel officer, takes care of applications from specialists. And Jasmin is available to answer any questions TRAINEES may have. Together with Sarah and Jasmin, we want to ensure that you get off to a smooth start with us and that you receive the best possible support.
If you can't find a suitable position, please feel free to contact us by email or phone. Ideally, you should send us your application documents directly, including details of the position you are interested in.
Yes, we regularly offer internships for school and university students. An internship at WAS is a great opportunity to get to know the exciting world of special vehicles and gain valuable work experience. Interested? Then get in touch with Jasmin, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
After our initial contact and agreement on all details, we will invite you to an interview. Here you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself, and we will give you a deeper insight into the position and our company. In some cases, we also offer taster days so that you can get to know our team and your future workplace.
Absolutely! We place a high value on providing our employees with continuous training and professional development opportunities. At WAS, you have the chance to deepen your knowledge and advance your career in training courses and workshops.
At WAS, the standard full-time working week is 37 hours. We offer you flexible working models that can be adapted to your individual needs: home office and flextime are possible with us, so you can organise your working hours flexibly. In addition, you benefit from numerous attractive advantages at WAS – from health programmes and further training opportunities to team events. We place great value on our employees feeling comfortable and finding a good balance between their professional and private lives.
At WAS, we place great value on a healthy work-life balance. In addition to flexible working hours, we offer you a variety of benefits such as team events, sports activities and health programmes. And the 30 days of holiday per year create a good balance to your working hours. Your well-being is important to us.