Infrastructure Maintenance Assistant

Location: Bulgaria

Salary: €1,350-1,485/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 22

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

Complete scheduled inspection rounds of all facility systems. Assist qualified technicians with repair and replacement jobs. Maintain exterior grounds, car parks and common areas. Log defects and safety hazards in the digital reporting system. Restock spare parts and maintenance consumables in store room.

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 06:00–14:30 · Day shift.
Contract: 1 year renewable.

Working in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has the lowest cost of living in the EU paired with a growing manufacturing and food-processing sector along the Sofia-Plovdiv corridor. A Blue Card or standard work permit is processed in 6 to 10 weeks; English is acceptable for most application paperwork. Among the cheapest EU countries — daily expenses run €350-550/month for a single worker. Smaller but visible South Asian and Middle Eastern communities concentrated in Sofia and Plovdiv.

What this role looks like day-to-day
On a construction site you'll move between manual material handling, assisting trades (carpenters, masons, ironworkers) and following the site supervisor's daily plan. Outdoor work in all weather is normal; PPE is provided and mandatory. This role suits workers in good physical condition, comfortable working outside, and able to follow safety rules carefully — a single mistake on a building site has consequences.

Who fits and how to apply
33 positions are open on this contract, with a 1 year renewable agreement and pay between €1,350-1,485/month. 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, 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-1D81868B.

Requirements

Skills

Benefits & Perks

Language requirements

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

FAQ

What safety gear is provided on site?

Boots, hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses and seasonal thermals are issued at onboarding. Site-specific induction covers fall protection, scaffolding rules, and exclusion zones. Replacement PPE is free.

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.

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

Processing typically runs 6-10 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.

Do I need previous experience for this Infrastructure Maintenance Assistant?

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 about the climate and lifestyle in Bulgaria?

Cold winters, warm summers. Worker accommodation is centrally heated. Bulgaria 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 Infrastructure Maintenance Assistant?

Salary is €1,350-1,485/month. Contract is 1 year renewable. This intake covers 33 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/infrastructure-maintenance-assistant-bulgaria-1d81868b