Employment in Construction in Germany

Bau / Handwerk — Direct Employment (Qualified and Assistants)
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Who is the Applicant?

  • Track A: Qualified Specialists (Fachkraft): electricians, welders, plumbers,

    installers, finishers with diploma/certificates

  • Track B: Assistants (Helfer): general construction and finishing work with practical experience

  • Men and Women | Age: preferably 22–48 years

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: preferably over 2 years in the specialty/construction

  • German: A1–A2 (sufficient for starting)

  • Medical certificate (fitness for physical work)

  • Certificate of no criminal record

  • For Track A (Fachkraft): diploma/professional certificate + proof of practice (references/recommendations)

Required Documents

  • Resume (Application/CV): 1–2 pages (specialization, experience, projects)

  • Short Cover Letter (as required by employer)

  • Passport (copy)

  • Medical certificate + certificate of no criminal record

  • Qualification documents (for Track A): diploma/certificates/courses; proof of experience (references, recommendations)

  • Additional for profession (if available): welder — certificate/inspection according to ISO 9606 standards; electrician — list of works/permits

  • Contacts: phone/WhatsApp/e-mail

Employer's Offer

  • Official employment contract under German law

  • Full-time employment: typically 40 hours a week

  • Overtime and work on weekends/holidays possible (according to employer’s schedule)

  • Overtime pay (according to employer’s rules/tariff)

  • Paid vacation

  • Often — housing or assistance with accommodation

Income (guide, net)

  • Track B (Helfer): guide 2,000 – 2,600 EUR net / month

  • Track A (Fachkraft): guide 2,400 – 3,200 EUR net / month

  • Overtime and weekends increase income; the final net depends on Steuerklasse and hours

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Legalization

For qualified employment (Track A), verifiable professional qualifications are usually required; in some cases, a recognition procedure (Anerkennung) or entry for qualification/recognition may be necessary.

Support by
Ultima Planet GmbH

  • Profile assessment (Track A/Track B) and document verification

  • Preparation of Bewerbung + document package

  • Employer selection (Construction/Handwork)

  • Accommodation arrangement

  • Start-up support: registration, account, STEUER ID

Next step

Submit an application for an initial assessment of the possibility of working on construction in Germany.

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