Our trainee program is aimed at graduates who want more than just a job. You will get to know HPA from different perspectives, take on responsibility, and develop your skills in a targeted manner.
Here's how it works:
Year 1
Year 2
The highlights of our program:
Interested? You can find all current trainee positions on our job portal or subscribe to our job alert to stay informed.
The Port of Hamburg is not just any workplace – it is the heart of the city and one of the most important ports in the world. As an experienced professional in technical fields, you can expect unique challenges and exciting projects here.
Whether it's technical services, engineering offices, the port railway, or our impressive land and water-side infrastructure – the Port of Hamburg has something for every technology enthusiast. We are looking for engineers in the fields of mechanics, technology, and statics to take on technical project management, plan and build infrastructure facilities, secure transport routes, and take care of flood protection.
Technical professions at the HPA
Whether it's human resources management, real estate, strategic planning, or corporate communications: with us, you can contribute and develop your expertise in various areas. Behind the scenes, our administrative teams ensure that the HPA runs smoothly and continues to develop.
Working for us is more than just a job—it is a passion that unites us all. Here, you can feel the pulse of the city and help ensure that the Port of Hamburg remains a place full of life and dynamism.
Administrative roles at HPA
Our skilled tradespeople, planners, and equipment operators ensure that the port infrastructure runs smoothly and is continuously improved. Dive into the world of the Port of Hamburg – one of the largest and most important ports in the world. Here, you’ll find a wide range of tasks in the industrial and technical fields, from metalworking and electronics to equipment maintenance and landscaping.
You can contribute and develop your technical skills in various areas with us.
Industrial areas of responsibility at HPA
The nautical operations of the Port of Hamburg are unique – as are the diverse tasks that arise on a daily basis. From the Port Authority to the Hamburg Fleet and beyond, our colleagues are active in keeping Germany's largest inland port running smoothly.
Our fleet is Hamburg's full-service provider for the City of Hamburg. Our colleagues are responsible for operating and chartering ships and floating equipment, with and without personnel. This includes, for example, ship captains and ship's mechanics. We also regulate all ship traffic and monitor port activities in the nautical control center using state-of-the-art technology. In doing so, we ensure safety and efficiency and mediate between shipping companies, transshipment companies, and stevedoring companies.
Nautical applications at the HPA
Through networked data flow and innovative IT solutions, we make the flow of goods and traffic in the port more environmentally friendly, faster, and more efficient. To this end, we develop port-specific IT services for water, rail, and road transport. We also provide IT services for all areas of the HPA and its subsidiaries. Our tasks include, for example, IT controlling, IT procurement, and customer, requirements, and project management.
IT careers at the HPA
Flexible working hours? We have much more on board for balancing your work and life.
Only those who are in motion can make a difference. Which is why we help you stay healthy.
HPA is located directly in the heart of the city and can be easily reached via bus or metro.
Thanks to the many offers for further training, your career development can take off.
Your efforts pay off – with lots of perks in addition to the tariff-based remuneration.
You can experience something truly wonderful at HPA: appreciation and open communication.
Telefon: +49 40 42 84 7-5786
E-Mail: julia.bremer@hpa.hamburg.de
Phone: +49 40 42 84 7-5277
Email: oliver.drews@hpa.hamburg.de
Telefon: +49 40 42 84 7-3658
E-Mail: mai.nguyen@hpa.hamburg.de
