A construction site in Germany
Working abroad · Germany

Work in Germany for tradespeople

The largest market for tradespeople from SK and CZ. High rates, steady demand and rotational shifts with accommodation. Fill in your profile once and offers keep coming.

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What you should know about working in Germany

For Slovak and Czech tradespeople, Germany is the largest and best-paid market. Most of the work is for welders, carpenters (formwork), electricians and plumbers. Many projects run on rotational shifts with accommodation and per diems.

To work in Germany you generally need an A1 certificate, and in the trades valid certificates (welding to EN ISO 9606-1) or recognition of your qualification. Regulated trades may require recognition through a chamber of crafts; for most construction trades, experience and paperwork are enough.

Rates differ by region and by trade. As a rule, industrial and certified trades (pipe welders, instrumentation electricians) sit at the upper end of the range.

Through Alogator you create a profile with an availability calendar and German companies approach you directly. You see the pay and the conditions up front. Take a look at work in Austria as well.

Position The largest market
Rates 28 to 40 €/hr
Paperwork A1 + certificates
Most in demand Welders, carpenters
Rotational shifts Per diems + accommodation
How it works Companies approach you

Create a profile and German companies will find you

  • Availability calendar: you state when and where you can start
  • Companies approach you, you do not have to call around job listings
  • Listings from all over Germany across trades in one place
  • Self-employed or on rotational shifts, exactly as it suits you
0 € app, free for workers
Download the app Thousands of tradespeople from SK and CZ have already worked in Germany through Alogator.

Frequently asked questions about working in Germany

Do I need an A1 certificate?

Yes, to work in Germany you generally need an A1, which confirms where you are insured. You arrange it in Slovakia. On rotational shifts companies routinely help with it.

Will my Slovak welding or electrician certificate be recognised?

Welders need a valid certificate to EN ISO 9606-1, which is valid in Germany. Electricians need electrotechnical competence, and regulated trades sometimes need recognition through a chamber of crafts. It depends on the trade.

What about taxes and contributions in Germany?

It depends on whether you are self-employed or an employee. On rotational shifts companies usually state the net and gross rate and the conditions up front. Through Alogator you see the pay and the form of cooperation before you are approached.

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