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Trainer for industrial clerks at BÜFA Holding

How long have you been with BÜFA?

When I decided to join BÜFA, my main priority was to find an environment where proven approaches could meet fresh ideas. Since my first day in October 2022, lively bridges between tradition and innovation have shaped our daily collaboration by further developing established concepts and opening up new perspectives. As a trainer at the site, I look forward to passing on this perspective and supporting young talents on their career path.

What are your hobbies?

I am passionate about traveling and am inspired by new perspectives—an openness that I also bring to my training. Cooking is my creative outlet, and I enjoy conjuring up something special from individual ingredients! And as a new dad, I am learning something new every day—patience, understanding, and the joy of accompanying small and big developmental steps.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

What do I enjoy most about being a trainer? Definitely working with young people who are full of energy and curiosity as they embark on their professional future. It's simply exciting to see how trainees discover their talents, absorb new knowledge, and become more confident with every challenge – both professionally and personally. It's important to me to design a training program that not only teaches theory, but also makes practice exciting and tangible.

Trainer for IT specialists in system integration at BÜFA Holding

How long have you been with BÜFA?

August 1, 2000 – started as a trainee IT specialist

What are your hobbies?

Jogging, computer games, building with Lego, watching TV series

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

It's fun to teach IT knowledge in detail.

Trainer for warehouse logistics specialists and warehouse clerks at BÜFA Chemicals

How long have you been with BÜFA?

Nine years

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I like to watch a lot of soccer and am currently playing FC25 on the PS5.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I enjoy working with younger people and learning together with them. I also find it interesting to learn about new developments in the field of warehouse logistics.

Trainer for e-commerce merchants at BÜFA Chemicals

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I have been with BÜFA since July 2020.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I volunteer as a coach at my hometown swimming club. I also enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I am very enthusiastic about my job and enjoy passing on my knowledge and experience to interested people and putting it into practice in joint projects.

Trainer for industrial clerks at BÜFA Cleaning

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I successfully completed my training as an industrial clerk at BÜFA in January 2024. After that, I was quickly given the opportunity to take on the role of trainer at the Cleaning site. It gives me great pleasure to support the trainees in their development and accompany them on their journey. Thanks to my own training experience, I can easily put myself in the trainees' shoes and am always ready to listen.

What are your favorite hobbies?

In my free time, I like to spend time with friends, play sports, go shopping, or occasionally enjoy a visit to the bars and cafés in Oldenburg.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

What I enjoy most is exchanging experiences and being able to support the trainees even better through shared ideas and inspiration.

Trainer for chemical technicians and chemical production specialists at BÜFA Cleaning

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I have been with BÜFA Cleaning for almost four years, where I am responsible for team coordination in production. I started my professional life with an apprenticeship in a laboratory and later completed a degree.

What are your hobbies?

Having caught the horse bug, you'll usually find me in the stable. I used to have two horses myself, but now I'm more of a chauffeur for my niece and her ponies.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I find the personal development of the trainees during the training process very exciting.

E-commerce merchant trainer at BÜFA Cleaning

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I have been with BÜFA for over four years. After completing my training as an e-commerce merchant, I took on responsibility for our online shop and all associated interfaces and processes.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I like to work on web shops and websites. I am particularly fascinated by the latest tools and technologies, especially with regard to the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Otherwise, I enjoy spending time with friends doing activities together or relaxing with a few video games from time to time.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

What I particularly like about being a trainer is that I can support young people in their professional and personal development. I enjoy seeing how they grow with the challenges, discover their strengths, and surpass themselves. I also appreciate the exchange, which allows me to gain new perspectives myself.

Trainer for industrial clerks at Tricura

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I have been working in purchasing at Tricura GmbH & Co.KG since 2018.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, riding my horse, or walking our dog. I also like dancing.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

As I have two children myself, I would like to help shape the future of young people in the professional sphere as a trainer. It is always nice to see how the individual trainees make progress and develop.

Trainer for chemical laboratory assistants and plastics and rubber technologists at BÜFA Composite Systems

How long have you been with BÜFA?

Since February 2011.

What are your hobbies?

Horse riding and looking after my horses.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

Supporting personal and professional development and seeing how trainees surpass themselves over time.

Trainer for industrial clerks at BÜFA Composite Systems

How long have you been with BÜFA?

Including retraining at Tricura since 03/2015

At BÜFA Composite Systems since 07/2017

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, you can find me at the gym five times a week, and I enjoy photography. City trips and vacations are also a must, of course. Since I am a family man, I also enjoy doing things with my family.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others and supporting you in your development. As a trainer, I have the opportunity to positively influence your professional and personal development and accompany you on your journey. Interacting with other people, especially with young, motivated learners, can be inspiring and enriching. In addition, teaching others deepens your own knowledge and allows you to discover new perspectives.

Trainer for warehouse logistics specialists and warehouse clerks

How long have you been with BÜFA?

Since 2005. I completed my training as a warehouse logistics specialist in 2008.

What are your hobbies?

I volunteer in the area of qualification and talent development in soccer.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I enjoy working with young people. Recognizing their development and contributing to it.

Trainer for chemical technicians and chemical production specialists at BÜFA Composite Systems

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I have been with BÜFA since 1992. I started out in the chemicals division as a truck driver. In 2004, I moved to the polyurethane division, where I worked in large-scale production. In 2009, I completed further training to become an industrial master chemist. Since 2014, I have been working at the Composite Systems site in Liethe, where I am part of a small team working on production optimization. I have been a trainer for chemical production specialists and chemical technicians since 2017.

What are your hobbies?

I am totally in love with the 1950s. Everything to do with it, rock ‘n’ roll, movies, cars, and clothing. I share this hobby with my wife, and we go to events and shows.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

What I enjoy most is working with young people. Seeing how they develop and mature during their training. At the end of the training, of course, after all the hard work, enjoying the success of completing the training together.

Trainer for digital and print media designers at BÜFA Chemikalien

How long have you been with BÜFA?

At BÜFA Chemicals since 10/2023

What are your hobbies?

I spend most of my free time with my family. I also like to start the day at the gym, read a lot, and enjoy creative evenings with friends. To relax, I like to build with Diamond Blocks (small Lego bricks) while listening to music or audiobooks.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I really enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge with others. By explaining and demonstrating, I constantly notice new things and learn new things myself. It's also really exciting to see how others creatively solve design tasks.

Trainer for chemical laboratory assistants at BÜFA Cleaning

How long have you been with BÜFA?

I've been with BÜFA Cleaning since February 2012. In 2020, I took a six-month break from BÜFA to work as a vocational school teacher for chemical laboratory assistants/high school graduates at the vocational school in Cloppenburg.

What are your hobbies?

I spend most of my free time with my family, of course, and we really enjoy traveling to different parts of the world. In the summer, I love playing beach volleyball, going running, and swimming. In the winter, I play indoor volleyball and go to the gym. I also really enjoy reading and occasionally play music. Sailing is a relatively new addition, but that's quite challenging given our summers.

What do you enjoy most about being a trainer?

I particularly enjoy passing on my knowledge and accompanying young people on their journey. The exchange with them is incredibly exciting—I gain insights into their perspectives and ideas, which keeps me curious and open to new things.