Electrician
Electrical work is partly regulated in Germany. Entry as a helper or under supervision is possible; working independently may require formal recognition.
Typical duties
- 01Lay cabling, fit distribution boards, mount installations
- 02Install and connect switches, sockets and lighting
- 03Take measurements and prepare test records
- 04Extend existing systems and trace faults
Requirements
- Experience in electrical work, with evidence where possible
- Knowledge of safety rules when working with live systems
- For independent work we check recognition requirements in advance
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13,90 gross per hour (2026). Many sectors apply higher collective or sector minimum wages.
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Knowledge
New employee sick in the first four weeks in Germany: who pays the wage
Sick in the first four weeks of a new job in Germany: why the employer does not pay yet, what the health fund may pay and your duties.
Deducting accommodation rent from wages: the three limits employers must keep
Company accommodation in Germany: when you may offset rent against the wage, which caps apply and what the contract and payslip must show.
Changing the employment contract after the Federal Employment Agency has approved it
What the Federal Employment Agency approved, which contract changes touch it, and who decides whether a new approval is needed.