Employer
You receive the legal employer and project details before signing.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Working in Germany: what to know before travelling
Practical answers about the employer, German contract, net and gross pay, hours, travel, housing, documents and your first salary.
Employer and contract
German employment contract
The contract and its main conditions are provided before you agree.
Pay and working time
Net and gross
The current offer starts from €18 net per hour. Before formalities, you receive a written explanation of how the pay is calculated and which deductions may apply.
Working schedule
The current schedule is Monday to Saturday, approximately up to 10 hours per day.
Overtime
Exact hours and overtime arrangements are explained before formalities.
Travel and accommodation
Travel to Germany
Tickets to the project are arranged or paid.
Local transport
If you have no car, transport to the project and shipyard is organised.
Accommodation
If you have no housing near Papenburg, accommodation is provided and the conditions are explained.
Documents and preparation
EU documents
You need documents allowing legal work in the EU.
Certificates
Bring relevant trade certificates. Expired welding certificates may still demonstrate experience.
What to bring
Bring identity and work documents, agreed workwear and the written project information.
First day and salary
First day
You receive project tasks, site organisation and safety instructions.
First salary
The exact pay cycle and first payment date are explained before departure.
Questions
Use the official IRONROUTE email for practical questions.