Employee recognition | VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau | Bohmte, January 2025
Career in the motorhome manufactory

 

 

35 years of commitment
in the motorhome manufactory

At VARIOmobil, a leading manufacturer of luxury motorhomes, there was recently a special occasion to pause and reflect on the company’s history. A moment that embodies the soul of the motorhome manufactory. Managing Director Frank Mix invited the vehicle construction team to an extraordinary celebration after work. In addition to the successful financial year-end, the occasion marked the

recognition of long-serving employees

Graduate engineer Heiko Hülsmann, 25 years in German engineering at VARIOmobil, gave the floor to his colleague that evening. We are talking about Jana Michaelis, who has been a permanent employee at VARIOmobil for ten years. In fact, she has been part of the company for twelve years if her two-year apprenticeship as an office administrator is included.

Jana Michaelis is an excellent example of the high quality of training at the Bohmte motorhome manufactory. Over the years, she has developed into a true all-rounder across all departments and today heads the secretariat, manages accounting and human resources, and also serves as assistant to the management. Her commitment and professional expertise are indispensable for the smooth functioning of VARIOmobil’s administrative processes. Since joining the company, she has consistently continued to develop and, with her positive attitude, has made an important contribution to the company’s positive development.

Graduate engineer Heiko Hülsmann will also be honored this year for his 25 years with the company at a separate celebration round in motorhome production. Hülsmann, who already made a

Diploma thesis on “Development, design and manufacture of a passenger car loading ramp for motorhomes”

in the late 1990s, made a pioneering contribution to expanding the comfort of a VARIOmobil. He is another example of long-term employment and successful cooperation with Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His own diploma thesis and many others that he supervised at VARIOmobil brought fresh ideas and new momentum to the company’s development. The design and sale of high-tech motorhomes and business vehicles would be unthinkable without Heiko Hülsmann. “Form follows function” is his motto, and German engineering is in his blood. On the German Television YouTube channel, he appears on camera for VARIOmobil, passionately explaining his convictions about comfortable and consistently high-tech vehicle construction in manufactory quality.

The celebration took place at a very special location: the pavilion at the Bohmte company headquarters on the B 51, which is usually used as a showroom for large land yachts. On this evening, however, it was festively illuminated and transformed into an atmospheric event location that perfectly suited the occasion.
It was an evening full of gratitude and appreciation. VARIOmobil employees, along with company founder Bernhard Rothgänger, who has always led vehicle construction in Bohmte with passion and expertise, took the opportunity to discuss the company’s development and past years. In relaxed conversations with the workforce, there was plenty to talk about and plenty of laughter as well—a reminder of how important personal interaction is at VARIOmobil. A cool blond beer—poured by graduate engineer Heiko Hülsmann—and high-proof spirits served by Managing Director Frank Mix… the fun factor of 10 out of 10 is never neglected within the VARIOmobil team.

Culinary highlight 

of the evening was the gala buffet, featuring a wonderful selection of antipasti and a wide variety of dishes. The real favorite, however, was the “all-you-can-eat” roulades, traditionally served with red cabbage, dumplings and potatoes—a true delight for the guests and the perfect dish to strengthen the team and set the foundation for a shared celebration.

Over the years, Jana Michaelis has not only become a highly competent professional within the company, but also a valued and popular team member. Her work behind the scenes ensures smooth operations, giving her a significant share in VARIOmobil’s success. Just one year ago, she took on the interface role between management and workforce. The leap into cold water was seamless. The recognition by Managing Director Frank Mix was a well-deserved moment to thank her for all the years of dedication and commitment.

VARIOmobil has always relied on a strong team that sticks together and achieves success together. The celebration marking the anniversaries of Jana Michaelis and Heiko Hülsmann was a wonderful example of the family-oriented and respectful culture cultivated at VARIOmobil—and another sign that the company not only builds extraordinary motorhomes, but also fosters a special working environment.

We warmly congratulate Jana Michaelis and Heiko Hülsmann on their milestone anniversaries and look forward to many more years of successful collaboration!

2024 10 01 | Career orientation | VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau | Bohmte
Apprenticeship professions in the motorhome manufactory

 

 

 

Adventure
Heavy Metal

Auszubildende – Evelyn Vogel erzählt von ihrem Weg als Schlosserin.

A BLOG INTERVIEW by Clarissa Ludwig, student intern in marketing.

 

Hey everyone! I’m a 14-year-old intern and I conducted an exciting interview with Evelyn Vogel.

She is 17 years old and is completing her training in the field of vehicle engineering at VARIOmobil as a body and vehicle construction mechanic.

Apprenticeship as a bodywork
and vehicle construction mechanic

 

 

I [Clarissa] think it’s really cool that more and more young women are entering traditionally male professions, whether as automotive mechatronics technicians, carpenters or metalworkers! And at VARIOmobil, she works hands-on on really large and amazing motorhomes.

 

Evelyn told me that she really enjoys working with metal. When she welds, drills or screws, she feels truly alive. “It’s physically demanding, but I like that,” she says. In skilled trades, it’s especially important to enjoy being active and to like working with your hands. Evelyn realized this during her internship at VARIOmobil and immediately knew that the world of skilled trades was right for her.

 

What I find particularly great: even though Evelyn is the only woman on the team, she does the same work as every colleague. “I feel like I’m treated exactly the same as my male colleagues here,” she explains. This shows that times are changing and that women in technical professions are gaining increasing recognition.

 

In her second year of training, Evelyn is already allowed to weld on her own! That’s really impressive for a 17-year-old. Her trainer team supports her, and the apprentice in the third year of training acts as both role model and instructor, just like the head of the metalworking department. It’s great to see how important teamwork is in her area. Evelyn emphasizes that working as part of a team plays a major role for her.

“We help each other and learn from one another,”
she says. Her training lasts three and a half years. At the end, she will take the theoretical and practical examinations before the Osnabrück Chamber of Crafts.

 

Evelyn is a real inspiration for young women who want a technical career! Her courage to pursue a path in a traditionally male profession motivates others to do the same. It’s simply awesome to see how much passion and joy she has for her metalworking trade. It really makes you want to go for it and follow your own path!

Workbench instead of school desk
For her former school in Bohmte, Evelyn manufactured the metal brackets for wooden benches at VARIOmobil. That she returned to her secondary school so soon after graduation was not planned. But it’s amazing how much she has learned in such a short time! 

 

If you want to learn more about women in technical professions, stay tuned! 

By the way, VARIOmobil also has a female carpenter in training. And conversely, men have also worked in facility cleaning or office management.

The only thing that matters is that your future profession is fun and suits you. 

 

I myself still have some time to think about my career path and have already gained the impression that marketing might not be my first choice. The many desk tasks and the extensive work at the computer don’t appeal to me that much. However, I can well imagine applying some of the marketing experience I’ve gained to my future profession. And what about you? Where do you see your future visions? An internship at VARIOmobil?

Who knows—maybe the next story will be about you!

Career orientation training fair

 

YOUR FUTURE

Apprenticeship & Training
in Bohmte 

Be on track (ZAK) with your career choice – because EDUCATION pays off.

 

 

Internship | Training | Career opportunities in Bohmte

Apprenticeships at VARIOmobil

• Office management clerk [m|f|d]
• Cabinet maker [m|f|d] specializing in furniture craftsmanship
• Body and vehicle construction mechanic [m|f|d] specializing in vehicle technology
• Vehicle painter [m|f|d] specializing in automotive painting

If you would like to know what awaits you at VARIOmobil, visit our website.
At https://entwicklung-variomobil.d3sign.work/karriere/ you can find out more about us in advance.

 

Future | Training | Career

Great conversations, motivated students, perfectly organized!

The training event on June 21–22, 2023 at the exhibition hall, Wasserverband Wittlage, was a great success.

At the start of the event, students and their families were able to visit the training fair. During this time, future school graduates had the opportunity to talk with numerous training companies. At our information stand VARIOmobil visitors could learn about training paths in vehicle manufacturing in a relaxed atmosphere. And inside the VARIO Perfect 1000 they could look and be amazed: VARIOmobil presented a remarkable motorhome, giving visitors a practical impression of everyday work. Nicolas Mix and Jana Michaelis presented the apprenticeship opportunities up close.

Using a stamp booklet (Laufbuch), around 750 students were able to collect stamps from participating companies. This signaled that they had gained valuable insights into each company’s training opportunities. The conclusion was clear: VARIOmobil offers excellent training and career opportunities – with all the benefits of a family-run craft business.

Career guidance tips are also available online in interactive form.
For example, in the soon-to-be-published career orientation workbook on aubi-plus.de.