Becker Brothers:
– an employer in Wuppertal and Apolda

How we work together and what matters to us

Gebr. Becker is an internationally active company with strong roots in Germany. As an employer in Wuppertal and Apolda, we combine technical excellence with clear structures, reliable processes and an open corporate culture.

Our staff work in an environment that is based on trust, responsibility and collaboration, regardless of their location, when they joined the company or their area of responsibility.

Whether in development, production or the business side of the company: at Becker, working together is just as important as professional excellence.

Development and Training at Gebr. Becker

For us, learning is part of the job

We plan your development on an individual basis: we’ll discuss together what you’d like to learn. We make a point of taking your existing skills into account and building on them, because at Gebr. Becker, professional development is not an optional extra, but an integral part of the job. As a company, we make targeted investments in the professional and personal development of our staff. This includes:

Structured professional development programmes
Practical training courses
Learning on the job through projects and interdisciplinary collaboration

Development and Training at Gebr. Becker

For us, learning is part of the job

We plan your development on an individual basis: we’ll discuss together what you’d like to learn. We make a point of taking your existing skills into account and building on them, because at Gebr. Becker, professional development isn’t an extra – it’s an integral part of the job. As a company, we invest specifically in the professional and personal development of our staff. This includes:

Structured professional development programmes
Practical training courses
Learning on the job through projects and interdisciplinary collaboration

Becker 360°
Your development model at Gebr. Becker (FAQ)

What is Becker 360°?

Becker 360° is our cross-site development model for staff in Wuppertal and Apolda. It supports employees at every stage of their career, from entry-level roles through to experienced specialists and managers.

How much further training is actually available?

On average, around 20–25 hours of further training per employee per year
more than 80 per cent of staff take part in at least one Becker 360° module or an individual training course each year

What modules does Becker 360° include?

Becker Next Generation
Apprenticeships & dual study programmes with structured support
→ Job retention rate: 98% at the Wuppertal and Apolda sites
Becker GROW
Personal development, communication, self-organisation
Becker LEAD
Management training, coaching and leadership programmes

Welche weiteren Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten gibt es?

Produktschulungen & Techniktrainings
Regelmäßige Schulungen zu Produkten, Technologien und Prozessen
Digitale Lernplattformen
Wissensdatenbanken, interne Schulungen, standortübergreifender Austausch
Individuelle Einzelmaßnahmen
Gezielte Förderung individuell angepasst auf Stärken und Ziele

Responsibility and self-determination

Working with trust and clear guidelines

At Gebr. Becker, responsibility means contributing ideas, helping to shape the way things are done and making decisions. Staff take on their own areas of responsibility at an early stage and play an active role in both technical and organisational matters.

To ensure that self-determination works, we establish transparent guidelines:

Flexible working hours depending on the role and department
Working time modelsthat offer planning certainty
Remote workingwherever it makes sense and is possible
Becker Flex: a choice between extra holiday days or a one-off payment

For us, leadership is not about control, but about guidance and support. Those who take on responsibility receive backing from the team and from their line manager.

Responsibility and self-determination

Working with trust and clear guidelines

At Gebr. Becker, responsibility means thinking for oneself, helping to shape the organisation and making decisions. Employees take on their own areas of responsibility at an early stage and play an active role, both professionally and organisationally.

To ensure that self-determination works, we establish transparent guidelines:

Flexible working hours depending on the role and department
Working time modelsthat offer planning certainty
Remote workingwherever it makes sense and is possible
Becker Flex: a choice between extra holiday days or a one-off payment

For us, leadership is not about control, but about guidance and support. Those who take on responsibility receive backing from the team and their line manager.

Graphische Darstellung mit Konturlinien der Skylines von Wuppertal und Apolda

Wuppertal & Apolda

Gemeinschaft und Fürsorge

Zusammenhalt an unseren Standorten Wuppertal und Apolda

Gemeinschaft ist bei Gebr. Becker Teil des Arbeitsalltags vom ersten Arbeitstag an. Neue Mitarbeitende werden strukturiert eingearbeitet und im Team begleitet, fachlich und persönlich.

Zusammenarbeit heißt für uns:

offen kommunizieren
Wissen teilen
gemeinsam Lösungen entwickeln

Auch außerhalb der täglichen Arbeit stärken wir den Zusammenhalt an unseren Standorten:

standortübergreifende Teamevents
Azubi‑Kennenlernfahrt
Sommerfeste und Weihnachtsfeiern
Sport‑ und Gesundheitsaktionen wie der Schwebebahnlauf in Wuppertal

Becker Care
Vorteile für Gesundheit & Alltag

Betriebliche Zusatzkrankenversicherung
Bewegte Pausen und Gesundheitsangebote
Eigener Fitnessraum (Standort Wuppertal)
Ergonomische Arbeitsplätze in Büro und Fertigung
Sozialteam als vertrauliche Anlaufstelle
Psychotherapeutische Unterstützung in belastenden Lebensphasen

Community and Care

Team spirit at our sites in Wuppertal and Apolda

At Gebr. Becker, a sense of community is part of everyday working life right from the very first day on the job. New staff members undergo a structured induction programme and are supported by the team, both professionally and personally.

Cooperation means to us: