Automobile Mechatronics Technician / Automotive Specialist 80 - 100%

About the job

We do what works.

Correctional Services and Reintegration

Automobile Mechatronics Technician / Automotive Specialist

In the Economy & Work (E&W) sector of the Pöschwies Correctional Facility, inmates work in various businesses and work areas. The work is an important part of the execution of sentences and makes a valuable contribution to reintegration into society.

For our car garage in the Economy & Work (E&W) sector, we are looking for a committed individual to start immediately or by arrangement, who combines technical expertise with high social competence.

This is what you will achieve with us

• You supervise and accompany inmates in their daily work, provide professional guidance and promote their professional and personal development
• Regular, constructive feedback on work and behaviour as well as documentation of individual development are also part of your duties
• You carry out maintenance, servicing and repair work on company-owned as well as private vehicles and equipment
• Promoting the overall personality with a focus on the work area with the aim of reintegration
• With your expertise and practical experience, you support the execution of work orders and check the results
• Promoting the independence and personal skills of the inmates is close to your heart. In doing so, you make an important contribution to reintegration
• Together with the other departments, you ensure safety and order in the daily work routine

This is what you bring

• Completed training as an automobile mechatronics technician EFZ or automotive specialist EFZ, specialising in passenger cars
• You have several years of professional experience in the maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles
• You work confidently and independently with common MS Office applications
• Your high social competence and your calm, composed manner help you to keep an overview even in demanding situations
• You communicate very well orally and in writing in German; additional language skills are an advantage
• Physical and mental resilience as well as a high sense of responsibility characterise you
• A clean criminal record (no entries in the criminal and debt enforcement registers) and a minimum age of 25 complete your profile

Your contacts

Any questions?

Samuel Huggenberger

Garage Manager

+41 43 257 17 06

Michelle Richner

Recruitment & Assessment

+41 43 258 35 83

About us

The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of eight main departments of JuWe and the largest closed institution for men in Switzerland. With around 400 detention places and approximately 300 employees, it contributes to the protection of the public in accordance with legal mandate and at the same time creates the conditions for the resocialisation of inmates.

We, as employees of the Pöschwies Correctional Facility, operate in an environment of high public interest. We work interdisciplinarily and ensure structured and responsible care of the inmates.

With around 1400 employees, Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is the largest office within the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as for the execution of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.

Your application process

Online assessment

Initial interview

Trial period

Final decision