Trainee programme
You’ll spend 18 months working in various Swiss Post units. You’ll contribute your know-how, gain valuable practical experience in a large company and build up your network step by step.
You help us grow together.
You’ll spend 18 months working in various Swiss Post units. You’ll contribute your know-how, gain valuable practical experience in a large company and build up your network step by step.
You have fresh ideas, clear opinions and want to make a real difference? Then our trainee programme is just what you’re looking for! Completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the past two years, gained initial professional experience and speak German, French and English at B2 level? Great – then start with two consecutive placements of nine months each, with an employment level of 80 to 100 percent.
We plan your first placement based on your strengths, while you organize the second one for yourself. This allows you to broaden your horizons and network and contribute your ideas directly. If joined-up thinking, initiative and team spirit are your thing, you’re in the right place.
On the Swiss Post trainee programme, you’ll work in one or more units that suit your interests and current company needs – for example, in Project Management, Digital Ethics & AI, Mobility Services, Corporate Development, Logistics Services and Innovation. The placements may vary in terms of content. Exact details can be found in the relevant job advertisements for trainees.
Your trainee programme starts in September. Your main place of work is Bern. And yes, it is possible to work from home one to two days a week by arrangement.
You'll have a training budget of CHF 2,000 at your disposal. You can use it for courses in our broad learning landscape or externally (e.g. for language courses or IT courses). Organized training courses and workshops are also held to promote your professional and personal development. And you can also gain valuable experience during operational placements. Thanks to various events and internal communities for young employees, you'll also have the opportunity to expand your network at any time.
The trainee programme not only puts you in the thick of the action, but also pays you fairly: in the first twelve months, you’ll receive CHF 78,000, and in the last six months, you receive CHF 80,000, including a 13th month’s salary. So your commitment really pays off!
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Our JobMail will tell you when suitable positions are available for you.
Can I choose the first and second placements myself?
We will assign you to your first placement based on your skills and interests. You will find your second placement yourself. On the second placement, you can also gain an insight into a completely different unit.
Can the training budget be used individually?
Yes, the training budget of CHF 2,000 can be used individually according to your interests, for example for language courses, IT courses, etc.
When are trainee positions advertised?
The trainee programme starting in September is advertised in the spring of the same year (March /April).
How can I apply for a trainee position?
What happens after the trainee programme?
We make targeted investments in the development of our trainees and are keen to retain them after the programme. The majority of our trainees find a follow-up solution within Swiss Post. However, a permanent position or continuing employment cannot be guaranteed.