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Working with better opportunities?
Here in the Osnabrücker Land we offer secure jobs and a modern working environment!

Skilled workers from structurally weak regions find excellent conditions for a new career start in the Osnabrücker Land region. The region offers stable jobs in high-performance sectors such as mechanical engineering, logistics, the food industry, healthcare, agricultural engineering, IT and energy. Many companies invest in modern technologies and offer attractive working conditions and clear development prospects.

At the same time, employees benefit from short distances, affordable housing, a reliable infrastructure and a high quality of life. Counselling and qualification offers support the career transition and facilitate the move to a region that is economically strong, future-oriented and down-to-earth at the same time.

Smart Fact

13 of the 100 largest companies in Lower Saxony are based in the Osnabrück region, which also took 4th place in the nationwide SME ranking.

What the Osnabrück region has in store for you

Security

In the Osnabrück region, stable economic structures and reliable working conditions offer a high level of career security - ideal for a sustainable change.

Perspective

Diverse sectors such as mechanical engineering, logistics, nutrition, IT and healthcare open up clear opportunities for advancement and development - for specialists with experience as well as for career starters.

Modernity

Many companies are very well positioned technologically, investing in digitalisation and innovative work processes - an environment that enables and promotes modern skilled work.

Income

Thanks to stable companies, wage structures and competitive advantages, many employers offer attractive and fair wages - often significantly better than in economically weaker regions.

Living space

Affordable living space, short distances and diverse residential locations make it easier to change careers and create an environment that offers planning security and quality of life.

Diversity

The region is characterised by a broad mix of industries. As a result, skilled workers find more flexible entry options, opportunities to change jobs and long-term employment prospects.

Infrastructure

Good transport connections, short commuting times, fast routes and a reliable mobility network make everyday working life plannable and efficient.

Stability

Low crime rates, reliable social structures and a safe environment provide a stable living environment - important for professionals who want to find a long-term career.

Community

Open communities and good neighbourhoods, active clubs and regional networks make it easier to settle in and quickly make connections in the new environment.

Everyday life

With good care, short distances, leisure activities and family-friendly structures, everyday life is made easier and creates space for private life.

Jobs with choice?
We have thousands of vacancies in a centralised search!

From industry, trades and logistics to healthcare, administration and services through to IT and research - the job database offers a quick, transparent overview of career opportunities throughout the region. Simply search, filter and find suitable offers.

Change with support?
We have clear offers and reliable contact points.

Anyone wishing to make a career change to the Osnabrück region will find numerous support services to make the transition easier. Advice centres, further training, job services and municipal information portals offer orientation, concrete help and direct contacts for a successful transition - from the job search to settling into everyday life.

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Employer with an overview?
Available from us with the Osnabrücker Land company database.

The company database offers a comprehensive insight into the economic landscape of the Osnabrück region. Here, changing professionals will find a large selection of employers from industry, trade, logistics, food, IT, health and many other sectors. Companies can be filtered by location, size or field of activity - ideal for discovering suitable companies for a new career start.

 

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FAQ*

For career changes, there are support programmes such as education vouchers, further training support, integration grants for employers or grants for professional reorientation. These programmes can make it easier to get started and create wage cost advantages. An individual assessment is carried out by

  • Employment Agency
  • MAßArbeit Osnabrücker Land
  • IHK/HWK for qualification programmes.

Yes, you can find out which jobs match your skills through skills analyses carried out by MAßArbeit and the vocational guidance provided by the Employment Agency. In addition, the IHK/HWK and the VHS offer vocational aptitude tests and counselling for reorientation.

Yes, companies in the district of Osnabrück offer a wide range of opportunities for lateral entries - particularly in care, logistics, production, IT and nutrition. Further training, retraining and qualification programmes enable a new career start even without previous industry-specific experience.

Often yes. The labour market in the Osnabrück region is stable and there is a constant need for skilled workers in many sectors. As many companies are actively recruiting, there is a good chance of finding suitable jobs. Counselling centres also help to plan realistic steps for the change.

Salaries vary depending on industry, qualifications and experience. Collective agreements and salary comparisons from the IHK/HWK provide orientation. Many sectors (e.g. metal/electrical, food, health, logistics) work with clear salary structures that create transparency and facilitate planning.

* The contents of our FAQ are carefully researched and regularly reviewed. Nevertheless, responsibilities, regulations or offers may change at short notice. If in doubt, please contact the relevant organisation or authority directly to obtain the latest information. Thank you for your understanding.