The automotive industry is one of the most labour-intensive and demanding sectors of all - quality, pace and adherence to deadlines are non-negotiable. Global Business Recruiting places experienced subcontractors from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for vehicle production, supplier companies, plant assembly and maintenance - on a contract basis, ready for deployment within 7 days.
Subcontractors for the automotive industry from Eastern Europe - manufacturing, assembly and maintenance
Our strengths
Which specialists do we recruit for the automotive industry?
Manufacturing & Production
Production employees and production assistants, machine operators and plant operators, assembly line employees and assembly workers, quality inspectors and quality assurance.
Plant assembly & maintenance
Industrial fitters and plant fitters, maintenance technicians and service technicians, machine relocation and plant relocation, maintenance technicians for production plants.
Welding & Metal
Welders (MIG/MAG, TIG, spot welding, robot welding - EN ISO 9606), metalworkers and metal fabricators, steel fabricators, pipe fitters.
Electrical, automation & logistics
Industrial electricians and EI&C technicians, automation technicians, production logistics and warehouse personnel, crane and hoist operators, industrial cleaners.
Areas of application
Where do we use automotive subcontractors?
OEM vehicle production
Direct deployment at vehicle manufacturers - assembly line assembly, body construction, paint work and final assembly. Experience with cycle systems and JIT production.
Suppliers (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
Production of components and assemblies for OEMs - welding, assembly, quality inspection, stamped parts, plastics processing and electrics.
System retrofitting & conversion
Set-up and conversion of production systems for model changes, machine relocation, retrofitting of existing production lines and commissioning of new systems.
Automotive logistics
Intralogistics, sequencing, order picking and warehouse management for automotive parts - JIT and JIS deliveries to the assembly line.
Maintenance & servicing
Preventive and corrective maintenance of production systems, robot maintenance, EI&C technology, hydraulics and pneumatics.
E-mobility & battery production
Assembly and production in the growing field of electromobility - battery modules, charging systems, high-voltage components and electric drives.
Your advantages
Your advantages with automotive subcontractors from Eastern Europe
Automotive experience
Slovakia (VW, Kia, Stellantis), the Czech Republic (Škoda) and Poland have strong OEM presences - Eastern European specialists have first-hand knowledge of automotive standards.
Cycle system & JIT expertise
Experience with cycle systems, just-in-time production and the high quality requirements of the automotive industry - familiar with IATF 16949.
Scalable & flexible
From individual specialists to complete production teams - flexibly adaptable to capacity requirements, shift models and seasonal fluctuations.
Cost-efficient
Significant savings compared to German skilled labour - particularly relevant for labour-intensive series production and start-up projects.
Work contract basis
Clear liability for results - the subcontractor owes a defined result, no duty of supervision, clear responsibility for quality.
Available at short notice
On site within 7 days - important for start-up projects, special volumes and short-term capacity bottlenecks.
Legal matters
Legal basis for use in the automotive industry
Global Business Recruiting guides you through all legal requirements when using Eastern European subcontractors.
Contract for work instead of AÜG
Global Business Recruiting works exclusively on a contract for work and labour basis. The subcontractor is responsible for a specific result and works under its own professional supervision - the client has no right to issue instructions to individual employees. Hidden labour leasing is excluded by clear contract design.
Minimum wage & AEntG
The German minimum wage applies to all subcontractors employed in Germany. Sector-specific regulations may apply in the metal industry. Global Business Recruiting ensures full compliance.
A1 certificate & secondment
Every seconded employee requires an A1 certificate. Global Business Recruiting fully coordinates all documents - trade licence, liability insurance, exemption certificate (§ 48b EStG) and social security certificates.
Plant security & access
Automotive plants have strict access controls and safety briefings. Global Business Recruiting coordinates all plant-specific requirements and ensures that subcontractors arrive fully prepared.
The process
How we arrange your automotive team
01
Define requirements
Activities, qualifications, shift model, plant, project duration and team size - the more details, the more customised our proposal.
02
Offer in 12 hours
We select suitable subcontractors from our network and submit a non-binding offer with a draft contract for work and labour.
03
Deployment in 7 days
Global Business Recruiting organises travel, accommodation, A1 certificates and plant-specific briefings. The team works under its own professional supervision on a contract basis.
Trades
Suitable job profiles in the automotive industry
These career pages are particularly relevant for the automotive industry:
Forms of contract
Customised services for the automotive industry
We prefer to use automotive subcontractors for the following services:
Origin
Where do our automotive teams come from?
Countries with a strong OEM presence and a deep automotive tradition - specialists who know automotive standards from their own experience.
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Bulgaria
Growing skilled labour network for construction and production
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Croatia
Experienced specialists from the construction and metal sectors
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Lithuania
Strong tradition in industry and metalworking
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Poland
Largest pool of skilled labour in Eastern Europe
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Romania
Strong in construction, welding and industry
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Slovakia
Our headquarters and strongest partner network
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Slovenia
Highly qualified specialists with EU authorisation
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Czech Republic
Highly qualified specialists with EU standard
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Ukraine
Highly trained engineers and craftsmen
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Hungary
Specialised teams for industry and technology
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More knowledge about the automotive industry
Further information on the use of subcontractors in the automotive industry:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about subcontractors in the automotive industry
Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary are home to some of the largest automotive plants in Europe - VW, Kia, Stellantis, Škoda, Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Dacia all produce there. Eastern European specialists know automotive standards, cycle systems, JIT production and the quality requirements of the industry from their own experience.
Yes - Subcontractors can be deployed directly on the factory premises, provided that the work contract is clear and no instruction relationship arises. The subcontractor works under its own professional supervision with clearly defined scopes of work. Global Business Recruiting advises on the legally compliant drafting of contracts for work assignments.
IATF 16949 is the international quality management system standard for the automotive industry. It defines special requirements for suppliers and subcontractors. Many Eastern European subcontractors from automotive regions are familiar with these requirements and work according to these standards. Global Business Recruiting clarifies this in advance of the placement.
Yes - ramp-up support and short-term capacity expansion are a key issue in the automotive industry. Global Business Recruiting can scale teams quickly - within 7 days on site, even for short-term special volumes or shift expansions.
You will receive a non-binding offer within 12 hours of your enquiry. Once the contract has been signed, the automotive team is usually at the site within 7 days - Global Business Recruiting takes care of all the logistics, documentation and factory familiarisation.
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