"Can I do it"?

Nadja Böckel has been part of the Geberit team in Haldensleben (DE) for just under a year. As a career changer, she proves that you can succeed in production even without a technical background. A conversation about courage, mud and motivation.

Nadja, you are a career changer – how did you come to work for Geberit?

A friend told me that Geberit was looking for people to work in production. She said the company had done a lot to make the job feasible for women – for example, they provide lifting aids. That made me curious. I applied – and jumped straight in at the deep end.

What was your first impression of the casting shop?

Huge! Literally. The moulds, the dimensions – it was all very impressive. At first, I asked myself whether I can do it. Luckily, I had a mentor who trained me and showed me everything step by step. After six months, I could cast completely independently. Twenty-nine pieces a day, and at the end you see the finished product. That makes me proud.

What do you particularly enjoy about your work?

Firstly, the team. We work together like clockwork. My colleagues are very helpful and patient. Whenever I have questions, I can always ask. Secondly, I love the manual work. Mistakes happen, of course – but you learn from them. And honestly: maybe it goes back to my childhood, but I’ve always loved playing in the mud.

How do you experience the company?

Very positively. I can go to the supervisor with any concern – there’s always an open ear there. The working conditions are explained transparently during the job interview. And you do get used to everything – even the warm and humid conditions in the casting shop.