WELCOME TO BASF

Getting started instead of waiting? Starting in October 2026, we will enter the next round with our START IN trainee program at our Berlin site. Are you looking for a trainee program in the field of business or especially for Bachelor or Master graduates? Then become part of our Service Hub team. We will prepare you for your future employment with us through various stations. Each START IN program is individually tailored to you and your strengths. Are you creative, open-minded and interested in digital change? Then apply now and get started with us!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

During the 12-month rotation program, you will not only gain a versatile insight into various departments of our international competence and service hub, but also actively shape your career start with us.

• Together with your mentor you work out a personal development plan, adapted to your individual strengths and interests.
• Here you get to know different departments of our international competence and service hub, familiarise yourself with different subject areas and thus gain a comprehensive understanding of unit-specific and cross-unit tasks.
• You take responsibility for exciting (sub-)projects and contribute your own ideas to optimize the services and service delivery of our units.
• During an assignment at another BASF Group company, you expand your network and enhance your intercultural skills.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• good Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in the field of economics, social sciences, humanities, technology or information sciences
• first practical experience in the form of internships or working student activities and ideally first diverse experience abroad, but not more than 12 months of professional working experiences
• customer-oriented, motivated to communicate and collaborate, as well as a willingness to explore new topics and areas
• distinct ability to work in a team as well as very good communication skills in English and German, further language skills are an advantage
• practiced user of MS Office standard application

WHAT WE OFFER

• Gross annual salary: approx. 44.000 €
• Individual support with optional assignment at another BASF site in Germany
• Development and feedback meetings to help you to reach your full potential
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration - get to know our location
• Mobile and flexible working as well as 30 days of vacation
• Subsidy for public transport, personal employee benefit card and other discounts
• Individual trainings and participation in our Talent Development Trainings
• The opportunity to transfer to an attractive position after completion of the program

HOW TO REACH US

• Isabelle Kert (Talent Acquisition), isabelle.kert@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-59773 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an online appointment.
• Application Deadline: 01.08.2026
• You can also reach our recruiting team here .
• First information about our application process can be found here .

ABOUT US

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our career opportunities here .

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.