Kanton Zürich
Zürich
9 hours ago
Trainer/in Carpentry 80 - 100%
- Publication date:06 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
About the job
Trainer/in Carpentry 80 - 100%Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 staff with diverse professional profiles. JuWe is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For JuWe employees, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The Uitikon Measures Center (MZU) is the socio-pedagogical-therapeutic competence center of JuWe for the criminal and measure enforcement of juvenile and young adult offenders.
For our open department, we are looking for a committed, innovative, and open personality as a trainer in the carpentry workshop starting March 2026 or by arrangement, who accompanies young people on their way to a professional future with expertise, patience, and enthusiasm.
Your area of responsibility
- You take over the practical vocational training as well as the individual support of several young offenders
- You independently and proactively plan, organize, and structure the work preparation – from planning to implementation including assembly
- With targeted pedagogical guidance, you promote the professional as well as social skills of the youths
- You accompany the young offenders during their basic training to become certified carpenters (EFZ and EBA)
- You regularly assess the youths' performance based on monthly qualifications
- You document the individual development process in meaningful progress reports
- In addition, you actively participate in diverse customer orders and contribute your expertise and experience with commitment
Your profile
- You have completed vocational training as a certified carpenter (EFZ)
- You have experience in work preparation and planning and confidently use digital tools (e.g., Vectorworks interiorcad, Triviso ERP)
- You gladly take responsibility for programming, operating, and processing the CNC machine (NC-Hops) and bring corresponding knowledge
- Ideally, you already have the SVEB training or are motivated to complete it soon
- Thanks to your several years of professional experience, you navigate the workday confidently and competently
- You enjoy training and supporting apprentices and have already gained initial experience in this area
- You master the German language confidently in spoken and written form and are proficient in using MS Office applications
- You are physically and mentally resilient and remain calm and composed even in challenging situations
- Your reputation is impeccable, and you are at least 28 years old
What we offer you
- A versatile and responsible activity with a high degree of creative freedom
- A varied working environment in the exciting interplay of career orientation, training, security, and reintegration
- The opportunity to actively contribute and help shape the further development of our institution
- A wide range of internal and external training opportunities that specifically promote your personal and professional development
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
How to apply
Take the next step in your professional career with us and submit your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Do you have any professional questions about the position?
André Andermatt, Operations Manager, is happy to assist you at 044 498 23 41.
The Recruitment & Assessment team will gladly answer your questions about the application process 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).
