Your Career at
THADE GERDES

The real estate specialists are looking for you to join their team in the city of Norden, Lower Saxony!

Are you the new addition to our motivated team?

Our family-owned business has been making a name for itself as a reliable drilling company since 1900.

A Long-Established Company—New Technology: We have a wide range of specialized machinery that allows us to work even on difficult terrain.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to take on exciting projects on land and water using state-of-the-art equipment.

Whether it’s for site investigations, specialized civil engineering, or well construction.

Our client base ranges from small private customers to large public-sector clients.

Since the company was founded in 1900, THADE GERDES has made a name for itself as a reliable drilling company in northern Germany and far beyond the borders of East Frisia.

So what’s next? Let’s keep growing! To do that, we’re looking for new employees who…

are well-organized and responsible.

Work with customers in a friendly and respectful manner.

share our values and understand the purpose of our work.

have no problem pitching in.

be able to quickly integrate into a dedicated team.

Does that sound interesting? Then apply now and join our team!

With us, you'll find exciting jobs in the drilling industry—on land and at sea.

On Land and Water—Exciting Jobs in the Drilling Industry

We’ve only made it this far because we have a strong team that always sticks together!

Everyone on the team is loyal, honest, and straightforward—but always friendly!

You’re a good fit for us if you …

Does that sound good to you? Then click on the job description that best suits you and apply now!

Our Job Openings

Whether you’re changing careers, an apprentice, or already well established in your career—you’ll find the job that’s right for you here:

Well-Construction Apprentice for 2026

Construction Management
Well Driller

Drilling Technician

In addition to a great job, we also offer you:

performance-based compensation

a Hansefit membership

E-Bike Leasing

regular continuing education

supplemental health insurance

Your employer-sponsored retirement plan

Accident insurance—including for personal use

Additional, performance-based bonuses

and much more!

Here's how to get started at THADE GERDES

When you join us, the whole team will give you a warm welcome right away!

You'll be assigned a mentor who will provide you with all the important information and be there to answer any questions you may have.

This way, you'll quickly take on your first assignments and your own projects, which you'll carry out independently.

Apply now!

Go to the job description that best suits you, and simply apply using the form—it only takes a few clicks.

This is where your THADE GERDES team is based

We have been building wells for our customers in northern Germany for more than 120 years.

Directions

By car:

From Emden/Leer: Take the A31 and exit onto the B210 heading north. Follow the B72 to Gewerbestraße in Norden.


From Wilhelmshaven: Take the B210 and head north via Aurich. From there, follow the B72 to Gewerbestraße.

By public transportation:

From Norden Station: You can take a taxi right in front of the station or take bus line 12 toward Norddeich Mole, which will drop you off near Gewerbestraße.