Europe
Working in Germany
Europe's leading economy, Germany faces a structural shortage of skilled labour in manufacturing, healthcare and technical trades.
Capital
Berlin
Language(s)
German
Average salary
3 900 € gross / month
Working hours
38-40h / week
Working conditions
- • 24 to 30 days of leave
- • Mandatory health and pension insurance
- • Vocational training highly valued
- • Strong presence of works councils
Visa and residence
- • EU/EEA: free access to the labour market
- • Non-EU: skilled worker visa (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz) or EU Blue Card
Visa and residence procedures depend on decisions made by the relevant authorities. HORA INTERIM prepares and supports the application where applicable, without any guarantee of outcome.
Recruitment requirements
- • Valid passport
- • Diploma recognition (Anerkennung)
- • German level B1/B2 depending on the job
- • Employment contract
Available jobs in Germany
All salary figures are indicative monthly gross estimates only. Actual pay varies by employer, region, seniority, contract type and candidate profile, and is not guaranteed by HORA INTERIM.
Mason
2,280 – 3,120 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Carpenter
2,400 – 3,360 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Electrician
2,520 – 3,600 EUR / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Plumber
2,400 – 3,480 EUR / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Welder
2,520 – 3,720 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Painter
2,220 – 3,000 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
Entry level accepted
3-9 months, renewable
Steel Fixer
2,340 – 3,240 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable