Working at addi.
addi / Selter is a successful family-run business employing around 130 staff in Sauerland, the green heart of NRW. Here, innovation meets tradition. We may have our feet firmly on the ground, but that doesn’t stop us dreaming – and dreams are behind the regular development of successful new products and solutions ever since 1829.
We produce quality knitting needles and crochet hooks under the brand name “addi” here in our valley and ship them to customers in 59 different countries. Our global reach is reflected in customer communications in English, French and Turkish – we even offer Russian translations.
Our staff and colleagues are simply part of the company family, so we are always happy when that family grows. We are committed to training and developing young talent: addi has for decades been training industrial managers, and for some time now also equipment operators, toolmakers and industrial mechanics. We also welcome applications for trainee industrial packers/warehouse operators.
Our staff and colleagues are simply part of the company family, so we are always happy when that family grows. We are committed to training and developing young talent: addi has for decades been training industrial managers, and for some time now also equipment operators, toolmakers and industrial mechanics. We also welcome applications for trainee industrial packers/warehouse operators.
Living out our values. For the good of everyone.
We expect responsibility, commitment and tolerance from our staff. Maintaining and fostering a fair, healthy, supportive and open working environment are central business objectives. Which is why we offer supplementary benefits.
Employee involvement.
- Company suggestion scheme
- One-on-one staff meetings
- Flexible working hours
- Regular business discussions
- Welcoming/friendly working environment
- Equal opportunities
- Intercultural collaboration
- Low staff turnover
- Employee stakes in the business
- Family-friendly employer
- Staff-led Ökoprofit sustainability project
Development opportunities
- Training courses (general and specialised)
- Certified training company
- Individual support from coaches
- Personal development courses
Tips for applications.
Pay attention to completeness
Make sure your application is complete and professional. If, for example, you forget to include important certificates, it may be hard for us to judge your skills.
All documents in one file
For online applications: please submit all your documents together as one file.
What should be in your cover letter
Do not repeat your CV in your covering letter; tell us what goals you want to achieve with us and where your personal strengths lie.
Feel free to pick up the phone
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions about your application or the position you want to apply for.
Tel. +49 (0) 2352-9781-0
Information about honorary positions, school and extracurricular activities
Candidates applying for a traineeship have often yet gained much experience. In this case, you can include information about any volunteering you have done, and any roles at or outside school.
Interested in a role with us?
If so, take a look at our career portal for vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you.
We also welcome speculative applications.
Applications to
GUSTAV SELTER GmbH & Co. KG
attn. Claudia Malcus
Hauptstraße 2–6
58762 Altena
zentrale@selter.com
Tel. 02352-9781-0