Location: Germany
Salary: €2,950-3,245/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 20
Contract duration: 1 year
Assemble wiring harnesses and electrical sub-assemblies for vehicles. Install seating, trim panels and dashboard components precisely. Use torque wrenches and pneumatic tools for fastening components. Conduct in-process quality checks using go/no-go gauges. Document assembly defects and escalate to quality team promptly.
Schedule: 2-shift rotation (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00).
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in Germany
Germany is Europe's largest manufacturing economy, with the deepest demand for factory, automotive and warehouse workers in the EU. A Type D national visa plus an employer-tied work permit is the standard route, and processing typically runs 8 to 12 weeks once documents are submitted. Mid-sized cities like Leipzig, Wolfsburg or Bremen offer a noticeably lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt while paying the same hourly rate. Established South Asian and Vietnamese communities exist in most industrial regions, with halal and vegetarian food readily available.
What this role looks like day-to-day
A typical shift on the line involves torquing fasteners to spec, monitoring a station's pneumatic-press cycles, and visually inspecting each part before passing it downstream. Most plants run 3-shift rotations (morning, afternoon, night) so your body acclimatises in 2-3 weeks. This role suits workers who can stand and repeat precise hand movements for 7-8 hours, focus on small details when tired, and follow strict safety procedures around heavy equipment.
Who fits and how to apply
Hiring is currently active for 26 workers at €2,950-3,245/month on a 1 year contract. Workers without prior factory experience are welcome — onboarding covers the equipment, safety rules, and shift rhythm. Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site on the language side. Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, employer-provided accommodation, work permit and visa support. CHI Recruiting handles document preparation, employer match, work permit and visa filing — full paid recruitment service with transparent pricing disclosed before you commit.
Job reference: CHI-DFE65524.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 8-12 weeks once your documents are in order (passport, education attestation, police clearance, medical fitness). CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side application; the worker pays government fees (medical, embassy, document chain) which are disclosed transparently up front.
For this specific role: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Most multinational plants run in English on the floor with simplified communication and pictogram safety signs. Free or subsidised on-site language classes are common after month 1.
Cold winters; insulated workwear provided. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Germany has growing migrant-worker communities, especially in industrial cities. Free time activities, religious facilities, halal/vegetarian food access — these vary by city and CHI Recruiting briefs every worker pre-departure.
Most plants run morning (06-14), afternoon (14-22) and night (22-06) shifts on a 3-week rotation. The rhythm sounds harsh on paper but the body adjusts in 2-3 weeks. Night shifts often pay 15-25% more.
No prior experience is required for this position. Paid on-the-job training runs through your first 2-4 weeks at the plant, after which you operate independently with periodic supervision. Workers from any blue-collar background adapt smoothly.
Salary is €2,950-3,245/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 26 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/automotive-component-assembler-germany-dfe65524