Careers at Diersch & Schröder

Together, We Shape the Future of DS

As a medium-sized corporate group, we offer stability, long-term prospects, and a close, respectful relationship with our employees. Whether you’re an experienced professional, just starting your career, still studying, or looking for an apprenticeship – at DS you’ll find a wide range of career opportunities. Become part of a success story spanning over 100 years!

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Current Vacancies at the DS Group

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Kick-Start Your Career with an Apprenticeship or Dual Study Programme

As a family-owned company, we are deeply committed to supporting young talent: with a wide range of training opportunities, practical, hands-on guidance, and real prospects for the future. Whether in commercial, technical, or logistics roles – apprentices at DS are part of the team right from day one. Our trainees rotate through different departments and companies within the DS Group, giving them a comprehensive understanding of the industry – from sales and procurement to marketing and logistics.

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Four Reasons to Build Your Career at DS

Reliability

As a family business with a long tradition, we not only offer job security, but also long-term development opportunities as we continue to grow. Many of our employees have been an integral part of our success story for decades.

Opportunities

Career paths at DS are as diverse as our people. Whether it’s professional development, new roles, or exciting projects – we support our employees on their individual journeys. It’s not uncommon at DS for apprentices to become managers.

Flexibility

Everyone has individual needs – both privately and professionally. Through hybrid working models, flexible arrangements and an open corporate culture, we support our employees in achieving the best possible work-life balance.

Team Spirit

A strong team is created through diversity, respect and collaboration. Different perspectives and talents help us move forward – that’s why we encourage dialogue, support each other and celebrate successes together, whether in our day-to-day work or at our team events.

– Michael Ohlms, WESER-PETROL

I like honesty and at DS it’s an honest, informal, sporty way of working together. Of course, working at the petrol depot is also DS for me, but working together is what makes a company. It’s important to me that everyone doesn’t cook their own little soup, but that colleagues are open, honest and friendly with each other.

– Jana Feike, DS-Mineralöl

When I think of DS, I immediately think of the support in the area of work and family. For me as a mom, that was the ultimate stroke of luck when I started here. I appreciate the open communication, the short lines of communication and the flat hierarchies. There are many opportunities to get involved here, without a jungle of bureaucracy.

– Ian Petri, DS-Mineralöl

When I think of DS, the first thing that comes to mind is family: the Karstedt family of shareholders and the family-like interaction with colleagues and customers. That cannot be taken for granted. For me personally, DS is a stroke of luck. From trainee to managing director. That’s only possible in a medium-sized family business.

– Nadine Brammer, DS card + drive

For me, DS is first and foremost about a great team. Over time, real friendships have formed. It’s the feeling of genuinely enjoying coming to work because the atmosphere is right. In a positive environment, you can work with clear goals in mind — because you motivate each other and the team spirit is incredible. Here, people matter — no one is just a number.

– Johannes von Cossel, Additiv-Chemie Luers

DS is focused on the long term. We stand by our subsidiaries — even when times get tough. Instead of a “quick-flip” mentality, we believe in strategic growth. A handshake still means something here: Hanseatic, down-to-earth, and rooted in our local community — yet always open to new ideas.

– Silke Bode, DS-Mineralöl

DS encourages all employees to take part in a variety of shared activities, which strengthens the sense of community and positively impacts everyday work life. DS always offers opportunities for change. I transitioned from VN-Trading to NewEn, and now to DS-Mineralöl — there has always been a path for personal growth.

– Lia Kuttler, Diersch & Schröder Holding

DS has opened up an entirely new career path for me. Here, personal growth and continuous development are encouraged. If something doesn’t quite fit, solutions are always found. I also really appreciate the friendly, collegial atmosphere that extends beyond my immediate team. The fantastic company events further strengthen the strong sense of community and togetherness.

Unique People.
Unique Jobs.
Unique Stories.

#BetterTogether

DS at a Glance

Tradition and Progress in Figures

Around

Employees Worldwide

Circa

Billion € Turnover
in 2024

Founded in

in Bremen

More than

Operational Companies

A total of

Nationalities

DS in Transition

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Work Where People Matter

Any questions? Get in touch with our HR department at: karriere@ds-bremen.de. We look forward to hearing from you! You can find more information about the Diersch & Schröder Group here on our website and on our social media profiles.