Want more than a front-row seat? Want to make a difference? Good, because PreZero is the place for you. Around the world, valuable raw materials are being wasted. At PreZero, we take proactive steps to stop it. As a circular economy company, every #PreZeroHero works to protect resources by promoting recycling and reuse.
And that's why we need people like you — full of drive, purpose, energy, and the will to take responsibility for our environment, society, and future generations.
PreZero in numbers
Working at PreZero means more than a job. It means being part of a 30,000-strong team across Europe which promotes circularity every day. Whether you start with an apprenticeship, in a full-time role, or in a management position, here at PreZero, you help build a sustainable future, for yourself and generations to come.
around 4.800
employees in Germany
around 30.000
employees in Europe
around 120
locations in Germany
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Zero waste, 100% recyclable. Our goal: bring non-recyclable waste down to zero. That's why we promote reuse and recycling and work to protect our resources every step of the way.
Our end-to-end approach offers a practical alternative to linear material flows. We collect, sort, and recycle waste to prepare it for reuse — all in line with our #ZeroWaste goal and the principles of a circular economy.
Become a #PreZeroHero as part of the Schwarz Group
PreZero is the circular economy company of the Schwarz Group, which includes Lidl, Kaufland, Schwarz Produktion, Schwarz Digits, and Schwarz Corporate Solutions. As part of one of Europe’s largest retail companies with 595,000 employees, we're backed by a powerful network that spans the entire value chain: from production and retail to recycling and digitalization.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. By signing the Diversity Charter — an initiative backed by the German Federal Government — we've made an official commitment to creating a workplace free from prejudice and discrimination. At PreZero, our culture thrives on the diversity of personalities, experiences, and skills.
Our Values
Our values lie at the core of our work. They connect us across sites, teams, and hierarchies. They provide us with guidance, foster a sense of belonging, and create an environment where everyone can contribute and feel at home.
Performance
We thrive together and surpass our own limits.
Performance is at the heart of what we do. It fills us with pride and paves the way for growth as individuals and as a team. We set high but realistic goals and chase them with passion. We face challenges head-on, turn them into opportunities, and find practical solutions. This is how we strengthen our leading position and continue to create value for our customers.
Respect
We put People at the centre of what we do.
Respect puts people first. For us, that means being open, appreciative, and fair. We speak to each other, not about each other. We celebrate diversity, embrace equal opportunity, and create a culture where everyone feels seen and valued. Mutual respect is the foundation of our success.
Trust
We believe each other and in each other.
Another major part of this foundation is trust. We believe in each other and back each other up. We encourage open communication, honor our commitments, and learn from our mistakes. That's how we grow together.
Grounded
We dream big while staying down to earth.
Remaining grounded is the cornerstone of our success and stability. It's how we've grown in the past and how we'll grow in the future — with both feet firmly on the ground. We know our strengths and weaknesses. We treat each other as equals. And we value what every individual brings to the table.
Belonging
We are stronger together than we are alone.
Belonging means loyalty and a shared sense of purpose. We want everyone to feel part of our community. We rely on strong, long-term relationships — inside and outside the company — because we know: success is only possible together.
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