Kanton Zürich
Zürich
16 hours ago
Metalworker 80 - 100%
- 08 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) authority! Be part of a unique opportunity in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Guide inmates in their professional training in metalworking.
- Ensure quality control and organize daily operations effectively.
- Provide feedback on work and document personal development.
Skills
- Completed vocational training in metal construction or similar.
- Experience in guiding learners or inmates is essential.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office 365 and ideally CAD.
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About the job
Metalworker 80 - 100%Justice Enforcement and Reintegration (JuWe) is an authority of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 staff from a variety of professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court sentences and the execution of pre-trial detention. For the authority's employees, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is of particular importance.
The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of seven main departments of JuWe. The JVA Pöschwies, with 399 places, is the largest closed correctional facility in Switzerland for male offenders. It fulfils a central state function and, according to legal mandate, takes into account the resocialisation of incarcerated persons and the protection of the general public.
In the area of economy and work, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a person with high social competence. Together with your experienced professional colleagues, you will supervise and support the prisoners at the workplaces in metalworking.
Your responsibilities with us
- Responsibility for the vocational training of several inmates with individual support and targeted promotion in everyday training
- Active participation in daily business including quality controls as well as organisation and coordination of operational processes
- Planning and implementation of work preparation with foresighted, independent and efficient working methods
- Professional guidance of inmates to specifically promote their craft skills and social competence
- Regular, honest and transparent feedback on work and behaviour as well as documentation of professional and personal development
- Contribution of expertise and practical experience in the execution of customer orders
- Assumption of supervisory and security duties as well as active service in the company fire brigade with a sense of responsibility and team spirit
What you bring – and what is important to us
- Completed vocational training (EFZ) in metalworking, locksmithing or similar
- Several years of professional experience in the metalworking workshop and conventional mechanical manufacturing
- Experience in supervising apprentices or inmates and enjoyment of working with people
- Open, resilient and team-oriented personality with a respectful and positive attitude towards offenders
- Willingness for professional development including training as a correctional officer. A trainer qualification is ideally present or will be acquired during the activity
- Clear and professional expression in German, both spoken and written. Additional language skills are an advantage
- Confident handling of MS Office 365 and ideally CAD experience
- Calm and focused working style even in demanding situations
- Minimum age of 28 years, preferably older
- Impeccable character (no entries in criminal and debt registers)
What to expect from us
- You will take on a varied role with real influence and plenty of room for your own ideas
- An exciting mix of career clarification, training, security and reintegration shapes everyday work
- With your opinion and commitment, you actively contribute to the further development of our institution
- A committed and professional team supports you both professionally and personally
- Internal and external training promotes your personal and professional development
- Employment is according to cantonal guidelines and offers transparent and attractive employment conditions
- You work in uniformed service from Monday to Friday – planned and structured
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier, including a job-related letter of motivation!
Do you have any questions? For questions about the role, please contact Martin Kamber, Head of Metalworking, at 043 257 17 25 or Christof Perrig, Head of Trade, at 043 257 17 66. For questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is available at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
