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Transparency that you can feel.

Stability that you can feel.

Clarity that you can feel.

Flexibility that you can feel.

Transparency that you can feel.

Stability that you can feel.

Clarity that you can feel.

Flexibility that you can feel.

Can you feel it?

We are Kandelium, and are always nearby. You will find our strontium compounds in millions of displays, your water has been cleared of algae and bacteria by our sodium percarbonate, and the bricks in your house may have been treated with our barium carbonate. Now you have the chance to get to know us even better and work with us. We will show you why that’s a good connection to us.

Welcome to Kandelium

Our history began in 1890 as the “Chemische Fabrik Walther Feld”. Today, as Kandelium, we are the market leader for technical quality barium carbonate, strontium carbonate and sodium percarbonate. Around 500 employees in Germany, Mexico and Spain work together to ensure that we, as a technology leader, deliver our products worldwide now and in the future. To keep it that way, we are looking for new, bright minds like you.

If you want to study our history in more detail, click here:

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Feel the team spirit

At the end of our work there are things and products that people can touch or feel. Here you can feel what it means to be part of Kandelium. Get to know real employees.

  • Denis, loading foreman

    How long have you been with us? 5 years as a permanent employee, before that two years as a temporary employee.

    Describe Kandelium in three words. Fresh, willing to make amends, transparent.

    Do you have a tip for an excursion in the region? The Rheinbrohler Ley.

    A good tip for anyone who wants to work here? Never be satisfied with the status quo - take advantage of the company's internal promotion opportunities.

  • Katharina, chemical laboratory assistant in quality assurance

    How long have you been with us? 14 years.

    What works particularly well here? The teamwork.

    What makes the Bad Hönningen location special for you? I live here, I work here, I want to grow old here.

    What makes working for us particularly interesting? It's never boring here: there's always something to do. And when I'm not busy, I show my apprentice around the facilities.

  • Maya, trainee chemical technician

    What works particularly well here? The teamwork is great. That makes the work very pleasant.

    And what is not so good? The change in the time recording system didn't go so well.

    What makes working here so interesting? It's very varied. You do something different in production every day.

    A good tip for anyone who wants to work for us? Be prepared to learn and be open to change.

  • Daniel, CEO

    Describe Kandelium in three words. Exciting, diverse, promising.

    Your favourite food from the canteen? The salad bar.

    If Kandelium was an animal, what would it be? Rhinoceros - heavy, fast and performative.

    What works particularly well at Kandelium? Change.

  • Ruth, Team Assistant

    What works particularly well here? The collegiality and the willingness to help each other.

    And what is not so good? The internal processes and procedures are not always clear.

    How long have you been with us? Since 01.06.1984!

    A good tip for anyone who wants to work for us? Be open to everything and ready for change.

  • Mamadou, chemical technician apprentice

    What works particularly well for us? The technical processes and planning - everyone knows what needs to be done.

    Do you have any tips for excursions in the region? The crystal thermal baths here in town are great.

    What makes working for us particularly interesting? Many colleagues also live in the area. That's why there's a very familiar atmosphere at work here.

    A good tip for anyone who wants to work for us? You must have a good sense of humour!

  • Hamit, HR Business Partner

    Describe Kandelium in three words. Old but gold!

    Do you have any tips for excursions in the region? As a motorcyclist, the entire region is one destination for me.

    What is going particularly well here? The enthusiasm is enormous. Everyone gives 110% to achieve our common goals.

    Your favourite food from the canteen? The vegetarian dishes. And the breakfast menu is absolutely great!

  • Anna, Team Leader Laboratory

    How long have you been with us? 18 years.

    What makes the Bad Hönningen site special for you? The history of the factory in the town. It's also a piece of family history, because my family worked here from my father to my great-grandfather.

    Do you have any tips for excursions in the region? Arenfels Castle and the hiking trails around it.

    If Kandelium were an animal, what would it be? Puma, always ready for a sprint.

Do you want to feel how we work together?

We care.

We focus on safety, compliance with laws and environmental protection. We respect diversity – you can express your opinion freely at any time. We address mistakes together when we see them and continue to develop. You support the others – the others support you.

We collaborate.

We listen and learn from both our colleagues and our customers. Teamwork is fundamental at Kandelium, which is why we share our knowledge with you and look forward to benefiting from your expertise. We trust each other and minimize barriers across departments.

We are innovative.

Are you open to new ideas? So are we! We celebrate successes together, but we also learn from failures – what is even better: We use them to develop ourselves further. When it makes sense, we improve and simplify our procedures and processes.

We are passionate.

Kandelium is all about outstanding products and services. We manage to achieve this because we enjoy our work and actively help to achieve success both internally and externally. We assume responsibility and show targeted commitment to the goals we want to achieve.

Your benefits

We like it when energy starts to spark, when all employees can contribute their elements and develop further. This works best when everyone feels comfortable. That is why we pay attention to your circumstances in life, ensure the highest level of occupational safety and offer you a fair salary thanks to the collective agreement. Pension plan, promotion, work-life balance – feel all the benefits now and apply at Kandelium.

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Company pension scheme

Company medical care

Corporate events

Flat hierarchies

Canteen allowance

Mobility allowance

Supplementary nursing care insurance

Employee discounts

Remote work concepts

Collective agreement

⌀ 30 days holiday

Further training opportunities

Your entry options

Apprenticeships

You are about to take an exciting step in your life: the start of your apprenticeship! At Kandelium you have many opportunities to put your passion for chemistry, mechanics or electronics into practice. Develop your skills, for example as a laboratory assistant or as a chemical technician, and lay a solid foundation for your professional future. Feeling the urge to finally get started?

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Direct entry into the production area

Can you feel how your career is progressing? Now is the ideal time to take your skills and expertise to the next level. In our production area we are always looking for new, bright minds, especially chemical technicians. But we are also looking for assistants in production and warehouse logistics specialists.

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Direct entry into the technology area

Are you looking for new professional prospects? At Kandelium you can build your career successfully. For example, in the workshop as an electrician, in system mechanics or technical maintenance. We also offer positions as a project engineer, in project management, in quality system management, as an occupational safety specialist and in the area of HSEQ. There are so many different possibilities. Maybe you already feel that you should take a look at our job portal.

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Direct entry into the administration area

Which area are you passionate about? What do you know well? We always have vacancies in HR, in the supply chain, in purchasing or in controlling. Accounting also needs to be maintained and our products need to be sold by the sales team. So: Can you also feel the energy that always drives us? Then apply now.

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Lateral entry / unsolicited application

You can’t find a vacancy that suits you; but you feel that you belong to Kandelium? Whether you are technically savvy and prefer production or feel more comfortable in administration: We look forward to receiving your unsolicited application: karriere@kandelium.com!

Stelle Bereich
Betriebsingenieur (m/w/d) Ingenieurwesen
Fachlagerist (m/w/d) Logistik und Transportwesen
HR-Abteilungsleiter (m/w/d)
Logistikmitarbeiter KBS (m/w/d) Logistik und Transportwesen
Mechatroniker / Elektriker / Elektroniker für Betriebstechnik (m/w/d) Installation / Montage / Instandsetzung
Prozessingenieur (m_w_d) Ingenieurwesen
Versanddisponent (m/w/d)

Your contact to Kandelium

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Katharina Henkel-Kinder

HR Administration