Interview with Philipp Hammer - a former apprentice taken on by the company

19 July 2021, Neusaess

You completed your training at Epple Druckfarben this year and were taken on by the company. What was your personal career in the company like?

On 01 September 2018, I started my apprenticeship as an industrial clerk at Epple Druckfarben and successfully completed it at the end of January this year. During this time, I passed through many different departments and obtained a broad insight into the company. After my apprenticeship, I was taken on in the purchasing department and have since been responsible for the procurement of raw materials and trading goods.

How did the staff integrate you as an apprentice?

I felt comfortable at Epple right from the start and was immediately integrated into the team in every department. If I had any questions, I could turn to any of the colleagues.

What was most interesting during your apprenticeship at Epple Druckfarben?

I was able to gain insights into every department of our company and got to know different activities every day.

In which area of the company will you work in the future? What do you like best there?

I have been working in Purchasing since July 2020. I particularly like the combination of strategic and operational purchasing and the contact with many colleagues internally as well as with suppliers from all over the world.

What does the essence of passion mean to you?

For me, essence of passion is defined by the best possible raw materials, as the quality of inks depends on them. Therefore, I am delighted to be a part of their purchasing process.

What would you like to pass on to future apprentices?

An apprenticeship at Epple is worth it. Not only are you integrated into the team from the very first moment, there is also a regular exchange between the apprentices of different training years. If you have any questions, your colleagues as well as the head of training, Birgit Fuhrmann and Ursula Reithmeir as Head of Human Resources are always available.

 

Are you also interested in an apprenticeship at Epple Druckfarben?

View the available apprenticeships or our apprentice movies now: www.epple-druckfarben.com/de/karriere/offene-stellen/