Heavy Plant Maintenance Helper

Location: Czech Republic

Salary: €2,000-2,200/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 16

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Assist mechanics with scheduled service tasks on bulldozers and excavators. Drain and replace engine oils, hydraulic fluids and filters. Clean plant undercarriages and track assemblies after shift. Organise spare parts and consumables in on-site maintenance container. Complete equipment defect reports in plant management system.

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:30 · Day shift.
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Czech Republic
Czech Republic is central Europe's automotive hub — Skoda, Hyundai and TPCA all run plants here, plus dozens of tier-1 suppliers. The Employee Card combines work and residence rights and typically takes 8 to 12 weeks to process at the consulate stage. Cost of living is roughly half that of Germany; Pilsen, Mlada Boleslav and Ostrava are the main industrial towns with affordable rent. A long-established Vietnamese community and growing South Asian presence make integration easier than in some other CEE countries.

What this role looks like day-to-day
A typical shift involves hands-on production work alongside a small team, with clear daily targets set by a line supervisor. Breaks, equipment, uniforms and PPE are provided. This role fits workers who are physically fit, reliable on shift, and willing to learn the local processes during the initial 2-4 week training period.

Who fits and how to apply
This intake covers 26 placements on a 1 year renewable contract, paying €2,000-2,200/month. No prior experience is required — full on-the-job training is provided in the first 2-4 weeks. Language requirement: Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site Contract benefits include accommodation, 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-8A1F0E6F.

Requirements

Skills

Benefits & Perks

Language requirements

Basic English (A2) — language courses available on-site

FAQ

What about the climate and lifestyle in Czech Republic?

Continental — cold winters. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Czech Republic 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.

What is included in the contract for this Heavy Plant Maintenance Helper?

Salary is €2,000-2,200/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.

What language level is needed at the plant?

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.

Do I need previous experience for this Heavy Plant Maintenance Helper?

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.

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Czech Republic?

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.

What are typical work hours and breaks like?

Standard schedule is 40 hours per week with 30-45 minute paid lunch and two short breaks. Specifics are in the offer letter.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/heavy-plant-maintenance-helper-czech-republic-8a1f0e6f