Location: France
Salary: €2,350/month
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Entry
Openings: 10
Contract duration: 1 year
Prepare surfaces for coating, apply primers and sealants, and operate spray equipment in a French manufacturing plant. Work rotating day and night shifts totalling 35 hours per week with hazard bonus pay. Fully provided housing, daily meals, and full safety equipment including respirator and chemical-resistant PPE are included. No previous industrial experience is required - a 1-year renewable contract with complete safety training is provided.
Working in France
France's second-largest economy in Europe drives steady demand in construction, food processing, automotive and warehouse logistics. A work visa with OFII validation on arrival is standard; processing typically runs 8 to 12 weeks plus the in-country OFII step. Outside Paris and the Côte d'Azur, cost of living is moderate; cities like Lyon, Lille and Toulouse host major industrial employers. France has long-established communities from Vietnam, North Africa and South Asia, especially in Île-de-France and the south.
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
Hiring is currently active for 30 workers at €2,350/month on a 1 year contract. No prior experience is required — full on-the-job training is provided in the first 2-4 weeks. Language requirement: Basic English (A2–B1) - language courses available on-site Contract benefits include accommodation, meals, uniform, training, 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-F5C2B11C.
Basic English (A2–B1) - language courses available on-site
Processing typically runs 8-12 plus OFII validation 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.
Salary is €2,350/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 30 placements. Most contracts in our partner network include shared accommodation, meals on shift, work uniform and PPE — confirmed on the offer letter.
For this specific role: Basic English (A2–B1) - 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.
Mild — varies by region. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. France 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.
Standard schedule is 40 hours per week with 30-45 minute paid lunch and two short breaks. Specifics are in 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.
To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/industrial-surface-treatment-helper-france-f5c2b11c