Location: Serbia
Salary: €1,800-1,980/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 7
Contract duration: 1 year
Prepare vehicle body panels for painting by sanding and masking. Mix two-component automotive paints to correct ratio and viscosity. Apply primer coats to prepared panels in spray booth. Inspect painted surfaces for runs, orange peel and inclusion defects. Clean spray guns and booth filters after each production session.
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 06:00–13:30 · 37 hrs/wk.
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in Serbia
Serbia is non-EU but has rapidly growing manufacturing investment from German, Chinese and Korean employers, plus a low cost of living. A work permit plus temporary residence is processed in 4 to 6 weeks — among the fastest in Europe. Cost of living is well below EU average; €400-600/month covers daily living for a single worker outside Belgrade. Limited established migrant communities but rapidly growing — most sites provide on-site accommodation and basic Serbian classes.
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
18 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,800-1,980/month. This is an entry-level role — the employer provides paid training during onboarding. On language: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site. Contract benefits include meals, uniform, 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-D8EEAE2B.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 4-6 — among the fastest in Europe 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.
Cold winters, hot summers. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Serbia 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.
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.
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 €1,800-1,980/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 18 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
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.
To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/automotive-paint-shop-helper-serbia-d8eeae2b