Location: Croatia
Salary: €2,000-2,200/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 33
Contract duration: 1 year
Assemble vehicle body and interior components on moving line. Install mechanical and electrical parts per work instructions. Perform quality checks at designated inspection points. Use pneumatic torque tools for component fastening. Follow takt time and standardized work procedures strictly.
Schedule: 2-shift rotation (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00).
Contract: 1 year renewable.
Working in Croatia
Croatia is the EU's newest member with rapidly growing demand in tourism, construction and food processing along the Adriatic coast. A combined work-and-residence permit is processed in 4 to 8 weeks; some sectors qualify for fast-track arrangements. Cost of living sits below the EU average; coastal cities (Split, Zadar) are pricier than inland (Osijek, Karlovac). A smaller but growing migrant-worker presence, with Croatian language support increasingly available at industrial sites.
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 10 workers at €2,000-2,200/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 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-5D097E36.
Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 4-8 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.
Salary is €2,000-2,200/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 10 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
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.
Mediterranean coast, continental interior. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Croatia 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.
To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/automotive-production-line-worker-croatia-5d097e36