Quality education
Schlüter-Systems KG is a family business with clear values, an open culture and room for mutual development.
Good health and well-being
Schlüter-Systems creates a working environment that supports sustainable development. That is why we take responsibility for the physical and mental well-being of our team.
Collective success begins with the well-being of the individual.
Only a contented and strong workforce can drive visions forward together. As an employer, it is our responsibility to ensure a working environment that enables potential to be maximised and promotes awareness of a balanced lifestyle. That is why we are committed to a value-based company culture that supports both a collective team spirit and respects the individual work-life balance.
Modern working environments
Greater comfort in the office and production
We consider the design of ergonomic workplaces to be an investment in the health and productivity of our team. In all areas, we promote the well-being of our employees with modern equipment.
Height-adjustable desks
Because prolonged sitting can lead to strain and back pain, height-adjustable desks are standard at our company. They facilitate regular alternation between sitting and standing. Flexible movement stimulates circulation, increases concentration and prevents fatigue.
Well-lit office design
Our spacious, well-lit office spaces create a friendly atmosphere and have a positive effect on concentration and well-being. Working in natural light reduces fatigue, improves morale and saves energy at the same time.
Air-conditioned office spaces
A pleasant indoor climate has a significant impact on concentration and well-being. Our ventilation system supplies offices with temperature-controlled, humidified fresh air. The system extracts stale air and conveys it outside, thereby avoiding draughts and maintaining a constant air quality.
Comfortable anti-fatigue mats
Anti-fatigue mats are a simple and effective solution for tired legs and sore feet caused by standing for prolonged periods. They cushion the pressure on joints and muscles, promote natural weight transfer and improve blood circulation.
Height-adjustable cutting machine
Ergonomic adjustment to the height of the operator reduces poor posture and avoids back and joint problems. This increases work safety and ensures more efficient handling of workpieces. The result: Less physical strain and greater precision.
Stress-relieving exoskeletons
Portable assistance systems provide specific support for the muscles, relieve pressure on the vertebral discs and spine itself, and improve posture when lifting and bending by preventing unnatural movements.
Pneumatic vacuum lifter
The lifting and moving of heavy loads can lead to muscle and joint problems in the long term. Vacuum lifters help with these issues by taking over some of the weight. Modern aids make the lifting and moving of heavy or bulky objects almost effortless.
Inviting coffee points
Our well-appointed coffee points are available to our employees completely free of charge and invite them to take short breaks away from their computer screens. Whether it's for an aromatic espresso, a relaxed catch-up with colleagues or a shared lunch – this is how the culture of taking breaks can be combined with a feel-good factor.
Company-owned fitness studio
Schlüter employees can train free of charge in the in-house, high-quality gym under the supervision of qualified fitness trainers.
Practical WorkBike station
Our e-bike station in our own multi-storey car park has parking spaces with integrated charging points. This means that batteries can be conveniently charged during working hours – safely, protected from the weather and directly at the workplace.
Promoting health over the long-term: Exoskeletons in use
The exoskeletons ensure a relaxed posture and prevent unhealthy upper body rotations or incorrect flexing of limbs. But the change needs some getting used to. Lifting from the back alone has to be practised first. The new movement routines are learned through training and then a one-month adaptation phase. There is no need to worry about muscle loss by the way: in fact, the opposite is true.
How can strenuous activities that call for strength and endurance be made more ergonomic? One innovative solution we are pursuing in warehouse logistics is the use of exoskeletons. The wearable assistance systems provide targeted relief for physically demanding tasks.
More power, less strain
Lower risk of musculoskeletal disorders, back and shoulder problems
More stamina and work efficiency
Promotes healthy posture by preventing incorrect strain
Reduction in health-related absences
Relieves strain on muscles, vertebral discs, spine and tendons
Smart data collection gives us trainers insight into the evaluation of the devices and we can provide direct support when needed. The difference that wearing an exoskeleton makes is also visualised using concrete figures. Thanks to the multi-layered relief it provides to the body, the long-term effect on health is enormous.
Achieving work-life balance
A successful career, time for family
As a family business, we place great importance on a healthy work-life balance that structures the daily work routine as flexibly as possible, providing sufficient time for relaxation and respecting leisure time.
Home office option
In departments where it is appropriate, we offer our employees the opportunity to work from home at certain times. All the equipment for a modern home office is provided by our IT department. This creates more space for concentrated work and increases flexibility for family and leisure.
Flexible working hours
A flexible working hours model is our way of increasing both productivity and employee satisfaction. At the same time, we want to make ourselves more attractive as an employer and increase the competitiveness of Schlüter-Systems.
Company pension scheme
A well-financed retirement is the result of decisions made well in advance. That is why we support our employees with offers for company pension schemes. Our aim: to work together to set the foundation of a stable future – and give you the reassuring feeling that you have made the best possible provisions for your old age.
Systematic occupational safety
Responsibility for safety
Our priority: The best possible protection for everyone. We create a safe working environment that promotes performance and good health in equal measure through cross-departmental and specifically tailored measures. In order to identify risks at an early stage and to prevent accidents, we rely on preventive concepts, modern safety solutions and qualified specialist personnel.
Regular safety training: Besides the obligatory safety training when starting a job, we train our employees once a year in important protective measures to minimise risks and raise awareness of hazards.
Personal protective equipment: From custom-made hearing protection to individual foot measurement – we ensure that every employee is optimally equipped and protected for their activities.
Emergency management for crisis situations: A detailed crisis plan for large-scale incidents ensures that rapid and appropriate action is taken in an emergency.
Measurement of environmental conditions: In order to optimise working conditions and ensure a pleasant environment, we regularly record ambient climatic factors. These include CO₂ emissions, temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, draughts and noise levels.
Trained emergency workers: Whether in the office or in production – our trained first aiders, fire safety officer and evacuation helpers can be relied upon. They know exactly what to do for everyone's safety and to ensure that in the event of an emergency, each action is the right one.
From prevention up to re-integration
With perspective for the overall concept
Healthy employees are the foundation of our success. That is why we place great importance on offering a wide range of occupational health services: Our comprehensive preventive measures minimise health risks at an early stage, while our Occupational Integration Management (Betriebliches Eingliederungsmanagement, BEM) supports employees returning to their everyday working lives after illness, accident or rehabilitation.
Psychological counselling
Because psychological resilience and mental health play just as important a role as physical well-being, Schlüter-Systems can arrange professional psychological counselling for its employees if required – confidential, flexible and at no charge.
Flu vaccination
Well protected against flu during the winter months? We offer free flu vaccinations every year to anyone who is interested. This is how we take care of the health of our employees.
Company doctor
For all medical issues – from consultations with doctors and preventive medical check-ups up to specific health questions – we rely on our proven cooperation with the Centre for Occupational Medicine and Occupational Safety (ZAA).
Occupational integration Management (Betriebliches Eingliederungsmanagement, BEM)
Whether due to illness, accident or rehabilitation: In order to provide the best possible support to employees returning to work, we accompany them with our Occupational Integration Management (BEM).
Company fitness as an energy boost
Active throughout the working day
Minimum effort and maximum support – making an active life an easy choice. Whether on the WorkBike on the way to the Schlüter campus, in the in-house fitness studio after work or as Team Orange at the start of various (charity) events: the extensive range of activities offered by Schlüter-Systems makes being active as easy as possible.
Fitness studio
Professional coaching, high-quality equipment, no additional travel time, no extra costs – when motivational obstacles are overcome, fitness exercises in the company gym becomes a daily routine rather than a challenge.
Sports classes
Back health, coping with stress, HIIT, yoga: There is something for everyone here. For any fitness level. Under the guidance of trained coaches, everyone is picked up from wherever they are.
WorkBike
Work-life balance? We say: WorkBike balance. Bike leasing means you can get your exercise done on your way to work. WorkBikes offer the same mobility and climate-friendliness in your leisure time.
Training and team spirit – what Schlüter employees say
The company gym saves me time and money – that I can invest in leisure and recreation. I can start my after-work activities as soon as I leave the Schlüter Campus after the training, without having to make a detour to a public gym. Sport also has a noticeable effect on fitness and stress levels. Training is particularly efficient thanks to professional coaching – from instruction on how to use the equipment to individual advice, optimum support is always provided.
We welcome the chance to get to know each other outside of our usual working environment. Shared experiences strengthen cohesion, foster familiarity among colleagues and create a sense of unity. Facing challenges together helps a team grow. That is why we promote sporting leisure activities, so that team spirit can also be cultivated outside the office and production halls. Whether at the B2Run, running through Signal Iduna Park, in a dragon boat on Dortmund's Phoenix Lake or at the Menden City Run, at full speed through the city centre – Schlüter-Systems regularly takes to the starting line as Team Orange. Because even after the day's work is done, it's not just about personal best performances, but also about crossing the finish line together.
Commuting to work by bike is a great way to compensate for sedentary office work. This way, exercise can be easily integrated into everyday life – especially during leisure time. Not only does the bike get me to work, it also inspires me to discover new landscapes.
We course participants have already become a well-oiled team, and there is a friendly atmosphere in a motivating environment. No matter what age or fitness level – everybody is included. Clear progress, one-to-one support and straightforward coordination with working hours make this offer unbeatable. And best of all: colleagues who would otherwise have little contact during their work get to meet one another. This not only boosts fitness, but also improves team spirit.
