The defence industry places the highest demands on quality, reliability and discretion. Global Business Recruiting places experienced subcontractors from Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for manufacturing, assembly and maintenance tasks in the defence industry - on a contract basis, ready for deployment within 7 days.
Subcontractors for the defence industry from Eastern Europe - manufacturing, assembly and maintenance
Our strengths
Which specialists do we recruit for the defence industry?
Production & assembly
Industrial fitters and plant fitters, production workers and production employees, machine operators, quality inspectors and quality assurance according to set-up standards.
Welding & metal construction
Certified welders (TIG, MIG/MAG, orbital welding - EN ISO 9606, TÜV), fitters and metalworkers, steel fabricators and designers, pipework constructors.
Electrical & Automation
Industrial electricians and EMSR technicians, automation technicians and control technicians, switch cabinet construction, cable pulling and electrical installations.
Maintenance & Service
Maintenance technicians and service technicians, plant and vehicle maintenance, scaffolders for industrial plants, industrial cleaners.
Areas of application
Where do we use defence subcontractors?
Vehicle & system production
Assembly and production of armoured vehicles, military utility vehicles, weapon systems and components - welding, metal construction, electrical installation and final assembly.
Naval shipbuilding & repair
Welding work, steel construction, pipework construction and electrical installation on naval vessels and specialised vehicles - with the necessary classification certifications.
Plant construction & maintenance
Assembly, maintenance and servicing of production facilities in defence plants, machine relocation, retrofitting and conversion of production lines.
Infrastructure & Logistics
Construction and maintenance of infrastructure on military sites, warehousing, logistics and technical support for defence facilities.
Your advantages
Your advantages with defence subcontractors from Eastern Europe
Certified specialists
Welders according to EN ISO 9606, TÜV-certified technicians - all relevant qualifications for use in the defence industry are checked in advance.
Discretion & reliability
Global Business Recruiting works with certified subcontractors and is aware of the special requirements for confidentiality and reliability in the defence industry.
Scalable
From individual specialists to complete assembly teams - flexibly customisable depending on the project phase and capacity requirements.
Cost-efficient
Significant savings compared to German skilled workers with the same level of quality - EU freedom of movement, no work permit required.
Work contract basis
Clear liability for results - defined quality standards, obligation to rectify defects, no AÜG risk.
Available at short notice
On site within 7 days - even for short-term capacity expansions and special projects.
Legal matters
Legal basis for use in the defence industry
Global Business Recruiting guides you through all legal requirements when using Eastern European subcontractors.
Contract for work & liability for results
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. Hidden labour leasing is ruled out through clear contract design.
EU freedom of movement & A1 certificate
Skilled workers from Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary do not require a separate work permit. Every seconded employee receives an A1 certificate. Global Business Recruiting fully coordinates all documents.
Security check & access
Assignments in security-relevant areas may require a security clearance in accordance with the German Security Clearance Act (SÜG). Global Business Recruiting provides support in coordinating the necessary certificates and authorisations.
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.
The process
How we arrange your armoury team
01
Define requirements
Activities, qualifications, required security clearances, location, project duration and team size - the more details, the more customised our proposal.
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Offer in 12 hours
We select suitable teams from our network of qualified subcontractors 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 all other documents. The team works under its own professional supervision on a contract basis.
Trades
Suitable job profiles in the defence industry
These job sites are particularly relevant for the defence industry:
Forms of contract
Suitable services for the defence industry
We prefer to use subcontractors in the defence industry for the following services:
Origin
Where do our armoury teams come from?
NATO members with a strong industrial and manufacturing tradition - EU freedom of movement, reliable partners.
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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
Related articles
More knowledge about the defence industry
Further information on the use of subcontractors in the defence industry:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about subcontractors in the defence industry
Yes - EU citizens have the right to work in Germany. For certain security-relevant areas, a security clearance may be required in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (SÜG). Global Business Recruiting provides support in coordinating the necessary documentation and clarifies all access restrictions with the client in advance.
Welders for the defence industry are certified to EN ISO 9606 as well as TÜV certificates for specific welding processes. For naval shipbuilding, additional certifications from classification societies such as DNV or Bureau Veritas are required. Global Business Recruiting checks all certifications in advance.
Global Business Recruiting works with vetted subcontractors and is aware of the special requirements for confidentiality in the defence industry. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be contractually agreed. The subcontractors used are checked in advance for their reliability and integrity.
Yes - subcontractors can be deployed on military sites and in defence plants, provided the necessary access authorisations and security checks have been obtained. Global Business Recruiting coordinates this process with the client in advance.
You will receive a non-binding offer within 12 hours of your enquiry. Once the contract has been signed and all security requirements have been clarified, the team will usually be on site within 7 days - Global Business Recruiting takes care of all the logistics and organisation.
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