SYNERGIE offers a diverse range of positions with numerous companies across Germany and, if desired, internationally, for example in the industrial, technical, and commercial sectors, as well as in specialised professions and industries. We are looking for both experienced candidates and career starters, and have suitable positions for various qualification levels.

We offer you positions via Temporary employment, depending on the position and company, with the option of being taken on permanently, and to direct placement. Even if you are looking for employment abroad, we can tell you about our SYNERGIE sister companies support.

With over 45 years of experience as HR experts, we know the job market inside out and have good relationships with companies. from the respective region (location). We therefore offer you:

• Assignments with or placement at well-known companies in your region, or beyond if requested (e.g. if you wish to relocate).
• Numerous experiences, if interested, in different companies
• Varied tasks
• An ideal way to start or re-enter professional life
• Local deployment, if desired, or assistance with job searching due to relocating.
• On request, support with job searching abroad via our International Synergy Network
• Consultation regarding your application and suitable positions and companies for you
• Personalised and individual support and, if desired, free placement by your contact person at our company.

SYNERGIE has been active in the personnel sector for over 45 years. We are regularly audited by, among others, the Federal Employment Agency and have held an unlimited permit for temporary staffing services since 1981. Our quality management system is certified by TÜV.

We are a dedicated member Federation of German Professional Staffing Services (GVP). The GVP is the employers' association for the temporary employment sector in Germany, which negotiates collective agreements for temporary employment with the German Trade Union Confederation. Furthermore, we apply a Code of Ethics in which our fundamental values are laid down and which contains rules of conduct towards, among others, employees and applicants.

Actually, what we primarily expect from you is that you are willing to do good work. In addition to your professional qualifications for the respective position, this naturally also includes

• Willingness to perform and motivation
• Reliability and flexibility

The professional qualification, work experience, and so on depend on the specific role. However, we are happy to advise you in a personal conversation on what would best suit you and how you can continue to develop with us.

We have interesting positions across a wide range of industries and fields. The companies we work with come from the service sector, as well as from manufacturing and skilled trades: Simply take a look Our job vacancies and another Apply speculatively with us.

We currently have a presence at over 55 locations for you. You can usually reach us at our branches in person, by phone, or by email from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (or by appointment). Find the Branch near you (Location).

You can contact us by email, via our Online form (unsolicited application) or apply by post or you can make contact informally by telephone with the Branch near you (Location) – however is easiest for you. The core of an application is usually the CV. However, for some activities, a motivational cover letter with your most important details is sufficient.

What's important to us is that we then have a personal interview with you, in which we discuss your qualifications and career aspirations – and of course, also the next steps on your way to a suitable position.

The core of your application is your CV. We have put together some important information for you here:

• Feel free to omit unimportant details: a 30-year-old applicant doesn't need to include their primary school days.
• Chronological order: It's a matter of taste whether you start with the newest or the oldest, but the recruiter doesn't want to have to search. If you have a gap in your CV, then name it and don't try to hide it.
• A sensible division as one of the most important application tips: Divide the content into sections, e.g. personal details, school and education, professional career, special skills, (private) commitment
• Please state your skills precisely (e.g. language and IT skills, but also specialist knowledge from your professional background).
• Less is more: Instead of lots of graphics, bright colours, and „fiddly bits“, choose a classic design like our application templates.
• Highlighting important points: bold headings, the CV with meaningful subheadings, your contact details rather understated.

You should clarify these points before a job interview to be well-prepared:

• Research the role and company and make notes.
• Practice a short self-introduction: Almost every HR person will ask you to introduce yourself briefly.
• Allow ample time: for travel, finding parking, locating the correct building, and taking a deep breath.
• Be punctual, but not too early: about 10 to a maximum of 15 minutes before the appointment is perfect.
• Make a note of your questions about the position or the company.

The name SYNERGIE is composed of two Greek terms: „syn“ means „with“ and „ergos“ means work.

At SYNERGIE, we stand for long-term and trusting cooperation.

Dienstleister-Überlassung (or „temporary work“, as it's also known) is a so-called triangular relationship. The employee (you) enters into an employment contract with the service provider (SYNERGIE). Like other employment contracts, this includes regulations on wages and special benefits such as holiday and Christmas pay, working hours, holiday days, etc. You are therefore „normally“ employed and liable for social security contributions.

The service provider (SYNERGIE) also concludes an agreement with the company where you will be placed. You will then effectively work for two supervisors: the HR consultant at SYNERGIE is your disciplinary supervisor (responsible for holidays, time off, duty rosters, etc.) and the relevant person at the host company is your technical supervisor. For example, they can give you instructions regarding your daily tasks.

In principle, we ensure that our employees are given an indefinite contract whenever possible. This is because „temporary work“ does not mean work for a limited time, but rather projects for a limited time.

We have employees who have been with us for five, ten, or even more years. Our longest-serving project employee was with us for almost as long as SYNERGIE has existed: he retired after 44 years with us.

The primary goal of our company is to place every employee according to their qualifications and aspirations. Therefore, we place great importance on accurately determining your skills and qualifications and discussing your wishes with you.

Key criteria for finding the right project include, for example,.

• Your education/studies or professional experience
• Your knowledge and skills, matching the task
• The desired conditions (place of work, working hours, salary, etc.)
• Your long-term goals

Longer-term projects naturally take priority at SYNERGIE. However, as we also need to react to short-term changes at our client companies, the occasional change can occur.

A change of project can also be an advantage for you, as it allows you to get to know several companies and perform different tasks, thereby gaining experience for your professional life.

We will, of course, inform you thoroughly in advance about all circumstances at your assignment company. In addition, you will usually be accompanied to your new workplace by your personal consultant on your first day of work. On this occasion, your direct supervisor at the assignment company will naturally also be introduced to you. Personal contact is very important to us.

The contractually agreed probationary period is six months. This is customary and also stipulated in the collective agreement.

Based on experience, the prospects for this are very good. Especially in recent years, companies have been using temporary staffing to get to know an employee on the job and, if their performance is good, to hire them directly.

By now, more than a third of our employees are taken on from the deployment service. After passing your probationary period, your chances of being taken on by the client statistically rise to over 80 percent.

„Temporary work“ doesn't mean fixed-term employment contracts, but rather fixed-term projects. When a project assignment ends, your employment contract with us remains valid, and we will look for a new area of deployment for you within a suitable company. Naturally, we will consult closely with you throughout this process, because even with such follow-up assignments: they must be a good fit for you, your skills, wishes, and expectations.

Of course, we ensure your safety in the workplace. If you work in the industrial and technical sector, we will naturally equip you with the necessary work clothing and safety equipment. For this, we have partnered with„uvex“an extremely high-quality partner for work and protective clothing.

Your employment with us is subject to the normal statutory provisions and is subject to social security contributions (unless it is a marginal employment in a minijob). This naturally entitles you to continued pay in the event of illness.

As with any other employer, you must of course also inform us immediately if you are ill.

SYNERGIE is a member of The German Association of Personnel Service Providers (GVP) and compensates all employees on the basis of the valid iGZ/DGB collective agreement. PDF: Collective agreement for download ↗

In addition, collective agreements on temporary work apply in individual sectors (so-called „industry surcharge collective agreements“).

According to the collective agreement, there are pay grades 1 to 9. The wage set out in the collective agreement for temporary work currently stands at, as of January 2024, for simple duty Jobs without training, which requires on-the-job training, €13.50 per hour.

If you have completed vocational training, a master craftsman/technician qualification, or a university degree, your salary will naturally be significantly higher. From pay grade 3 (for roles requiring completed vocational training) onwards, pay is generally above the collective agreement anyway.

Possibly, depending on the project, there may be further surcharges such as the so-called industry surcharges, i.e. rising wages with longer project duration, or, for corresponding working hours, night shift surcharges or similar. Furthermore, certain industries have their own minimum wages that apply to projects within those sectors. After 9 or 15 months, legally or collectively agreed upon, pay equity.

The collective agreement rates mentioned are always the minimum wages payable. Higher remuneration is often possible, but this depends on the specific project. Of course, we will discuss this in detail with you during the interview and also before every change of assignment.

The salary will be transferred to your account on the 15th of the following month.

Of course, there are supplements for corresponding working hours.

These are regulated in the collective bargaining agreement as follows:

• Night work = 25 % allowance
• Sunday work = 50 % bonus
• Working on public holidays = 100 % bonus

Depending on qualifications and the specific project, grants may be available, such as travel cost subsidies. Please discuss this with your personal consultant in each individual case.

Furthermore, all SYNERGIE employees benefit from our Employee offers. This way, you get discounts from numerous well-known providers, for example in the areas of fashion, technology, home and travel, and save real money.

By the way, you can secure a bonus with our Referral programme, when you recommend us as an employer to friends or acquaintances looking for a job and they are hired by us.

After your probationary period, you will receive holiday and Christmas bonuses as determined by the collective agreement. In 2024, this will initially amount to €200 gross each (in the first year), later €300 (in the 2nd and 3rd year), or €400 (from the 4th year), depending on your length of service with SYNERGIE.

Holiday pay will be paid with the June payroll, and Christmas bonus with the November payroll. Further payments may be possible depending on your current project commitment.

A full-time position averages 35 hours per week. However, working hours can vary depending on your current project and the working hours at the client company. To ensure no hour is lost, you will have a working time account with us.

In your first year of employment, you have agreed to 25 days of holiday as per the collective agreement. In your second and third years at SYNERGIE, your holiday entitlement increases to 27 days, and from the fourth year onwards, you will receive 30 days of paid holiday per year.

We want you to earn the same as permanent employees at your operating company. Through a so-called „Industry surcharge“Based on the current wage according to the collective agreement, your earnings should be adjusted to match those of the permanent staff at the client company. For this purpose, so-called industry surcharge collective agreements have been concluded with various trade unions.

The surcharge depends, on the one hand, on the industry in which the employing company operates and also on the wages of the permanent staff. On the other hand, it depends on how long your current assignment has already lasted. The first stage begins on the first day (depending on the industry), further increases occur after 3, 5, 7, 9, and 15 months – until the earnings of comparable colleagues at the client company are reached. After 9 or 15 months, legally or collectively agreed upon pay equity.

• You're using our information advantage: SYNERGIE provides you with Positions that are not advertised anywhere else (yet).
• We don't just know the roles and companies „on paper“, but we also know „what type“ is being sought: We therefore advise every candidate not only based on technical criteria, but also on where it could genuinely be a good fit.
• The usual application marathon is dispensed with: You are applying exactly once – and that's with us. We'll take care of the rest.
• You will be intensively prepared by us for job interviews.
• We advise and support you in achieving your career goals – and also accompany you in the medium and long term.

There are no costs for you when we find you a placement. The costs for the placement are borne by the company we place you with (they pay a commission).

Our service is also non-binding: Even if you reject one or more of the positions we suggest, there will be no cost to you.

Naturally, you can also apply if you are in ongoing employment and wish to change. We will, of course, treat your data confidentially and anonymously.

Of course!

The process is as follows:

• You are applying for a position with us.
• We will have a personal conversation with you about your wishes and requirements, your qualifications, experience, etc.
• If we have a position that matches your qualifications and the requirements discussed with you, we will inform you about the position and the company.
• If you express your interest, we will pass your anonymised exposé to the company.

If the company finds the anonymous profile we sent you interesting, a personal interview will usually take place at the company. There, you will get to know your potential future manager and, of course, the company itself.

We will prepare you for the interview and accompany you where necessary. This can be particularly helpful if you have little experience with job interviews.

We offer recruitment services for almost all professional groups. We place qualified specialists, for example from the technical sector or nursing, in exciting new jobs just as readily as we do academics, such as those in finance or engineers from various disciplines – and career starters just as much as experienced professionals and managers.

You will negotiate your salary and other terms and conditions in the employment contract (e.g. holiday, any additional benefits, etc.) directly with the company to which we are placing you. We would be happy to advise you on what an industry-standard salary might be for your future role, for example.