About the role
You will join the in-house maintenance team of a plant that produces metal and plastic components for the automotive industry. The work covers new machine connections, modifications to existing lines and planned maintenance on motors, drives and control cabinets. You will work mainly on the day shift from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work during planned shutdowns. The team has eight electricians and a German-speaking supervisor who assigns daily work orders. The assignment is planned for at least 12 months, with the option of direct employment with the plant after that.
What you’ll do
- Install and connect motors, sensors, control cabinets and cable routes on production lines
- Read and work from wiring diagrams, cable schedules and machine documentation
- Find and repair electrical faults on machines to keep downtime short
- Carry out planned inspections and maintenance on switchgear and distribution boards
- Test installations and record measurements in the maintenance system
- Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and the site safety rules
What you’ll bring
- Completed vocational training as an electrician (or equivalent qualification)
- At least 2 years of experience in industrial or machine electrics
- Confident reading of electrical diagrams and technical drawings
- Basic German (A2) or good English for work instructions
- Safety shoes and willingness to work at height on platforms
- Valid EU passport or EU work permit
Pay & working arrangements
- Pay
- From €22 per hour, gross
- Working pattern
- Monday to Friday, day shift, 40 hours per week; paid overtime
- Contract
- Temporary employment contract, 12 months with option to extend
- Start
- From November 2026
- Accommodation
- Help finding a furnished room near the site; cost agreed before start
- Employment model
- Staffing through our recruitment team
Contract, shifts and any deductions are explained before you accept an offer.