Description

Zalando is hiring a Security Guard for its logistics centre in Mönchengladbach to ensure the professional protection of the site and the safety of all employees. Working within an international team of security experts, the role covers access and entry control, video surveillance, alarm and emergency systems, and security checks of staff, lockers and vehicles. It also involves crime and theft prevention, coordinating external rescue and security services during alarms, securing evidence, writing reports, and providing first aid and fire-safety measures. The position works rotating early and late shifts, Monday to Friday, on-site.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of professional experience dealing with people and in administrative tasks
  • PC skills and comfort working with organisational spreadsheets
  • Team spirit, high commitment, and physical and mental resilience
  • Willingness to complete and pass the internal 'Zalando Security' training
  • Ability to quickly learn new software (Google Workspace, various apps and web tools)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to share knowledge clearly
  • Good written and spoken German for producing accurate reports

Languages

German
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
B1 · Intermediate
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Employee shares program
40% off Zalando fashion and beauty, 30% off Zalando Lounge, external partner discounts
2 paid volunteering days a year
Fixed shift times (early 05:45-13:59, late 13:59-22:13)
At least 27 vacation days per calendar year
Family services, including counselling and support
Mental wellbeing support and coaching
Development through the Zalando training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Staff canteen with employee prices
Free parking

📍 Life in Mönchengladbach

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Population
0.3M
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Quality of Life
6.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
5.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
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About Mönchengladbach

  • •Textile history
  • •Diversifying economy
🌤️

Climate

  • •Temperate climate
  • •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 2°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1650 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospitals
  • •Adequate coverage
Quality: 6.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •Cultural venues
  • •Local events
6.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Bars and venues
5.0
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Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •Sports facilities
6.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Moderate costs
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€800
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€13

Europe's leading online multi-brand fashion and lifestyle platform, serving 61+ million active customers across 29 European markets with 7,000+ brands. Generating €15.3 billion in GMV and €10.6 billion in revenue annually (FY 2024), the DAX-listed company operates a consumer marketplace for apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty, alongside Lounge by Zalando (off-price), and a growing B2B ecosystem comprising ZEOS (logistics-as-a-service), Tradebyte, and SCAYLE. Following its transformative €1.1 billion acquisition of ABOUT YOU in 2025, Zalando employs ~16,100 people from 140+ nationalities.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.