It starts with opportunity.

PURPOSE & IMPACT

To thrive in your career is to feel a part of something bigger, to understand that the impact you can have can be seen on many levels.

Be inspired to do your best, everyday.

Everyone at Knauf is inspired by our purpose to make tomorrow a home for all of us.

The fact that we can actively play a role in creating a safe, sustainable future for everyone is a tangible idea that we can all bring into our daily work.

It means something different to everyone and those combined ideas and passions provide the energy which drives success and fulfilment.

MAKING THE PURPOSE 'LIVE'

Our Strategic Priorities guide the operational decisions within the business to ensure that we are on track to make our Purpose live in every area of the company.

We want Knauf to stand for being a great employer

We want to be known as a great employer. This means ensuring that our people feel safe and engaged in a diverse and supportive environment. We want to create a place of opportunity where everyone feels empowered to reach for the next step that feels right for them. This aligns to our value of Menchlichkeit.
Value for our customers is core to our decision-making

We want to make sure that our customers always receive the best value from us and from our products. We prioritise understanding their needs and the challenges of their industries and working with them to apply our products in optimum ways. This aligns to our value of Partnership.

We always operate with the future in mind

We always operate with the future in mind. This means understanding our impact at all levels on the wider environment in which we live and making conscious, positive decisions to create a hopeful and sustainable world for future generations. This aligns to our value of Commitment.
High performance is our way of operating.

We set a high standard of performance. From the ways in which we operate to the products we produce, we always demand the highest performance. Our high-quality standards underpin our commitment to innovation and we want diverse and engaged people who can thrive in this environment. This aligns to our value of Entrepreneurship.

PEOPLE STORIES

I chose Knauf because it was important for me and my development to start my career in a company which was rich in opportunities to grow personally and professionally, that upheld its values, and was committed to sustainability. I stay with Knauf because it has met all these expectations and more!

Becky Wilde

Sustainability Engineer
I’ve found that teamwork and collaboration is always promoted as well as the individual feeling constantly valued. We are encouraged to contribute their ideas and Knauf offers everything necessary for further development.

Lilian Ramirez

Project Management and Continuous Improvement
Every day I am inspired by the spirit of my colleagues, who come from all over the world. I simply enjoy taking the next big digital steps together.

Jessie Aust

Senior Engineering Manager, Knauf Digital
The focus is on people, humanity and value. I am proud to work for Knauf.

Jeff Woigk

Supply Chain KPI & Investment Manager

IMPACT AS A RIPPLE

To thrive in your career is to feel a part of something bigger, to understand that the impact you can have can be seen on many levels.

One individual taking an opportunity to learn a new skill has a ripple effect that spreads a positive impact outwards…. That person’s team is now stronger and is able to bring a new idea to life. This new idea then means the business is in a better position to impact our wider society, environment or marketplace.