Schweizer Salinen AG
Pratteln
All-rounder/-in Building Maintenance Welder/Lorry Driver Salt Extraction
- 02 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
You have the expertise. We have the salt.The Swiss Saltworks ensure the salt supply for Switzerland on behalf of the cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. In doing so, the Swiss Saltworks not only fulfil their supply mandate but also guarantee – especially during harsh winters – flawless mobility for the entire population. If you would like to support the Swiss Saltworks in this important task with your know-how and skills, apply now.
Your role
To ensure we can continue to fulfil this important task in the future, we are looking for a committed individual for our drilling and brine field operations in the Greater Basel area as an All-rounder/-in Building Maintenance Welder/Lorry Driver
You enjoy working outdoors in a well-coordinated team and take on versatile technical as well as manual tasks around our drilling and brine fields. With your expertise, you make an important contribution to sustainable salt extraction in Switzerland.
All-rounder/-in Building Maintenance Welder/Lorry Driver Salt Extraction
What you can achieve with us
- Supporting the team in carrying out drilling and workover operations
- Independent and safe execution of mechanical interventions on drillings, such as pipe changes, pipe installation, pipeline modifications, backflushing as well as milling and cutting work
- Transporting, loading and unloading pipes, construction site equipment and tools
- Confident handling of hydraulic tongs, winches, swivel heads, turntables, pumps, flushing circuits and measuring devices
- Performing functional tests, cleaning work and minor repairs, MIG/MAG and arc manual welding
- Maintenance, care and upkeep of machines, tools and technical equipment
- Contributing to compliance with safety, health and environmental standards
Your qualities as a professional and person
- Completed training in a manual or construction-technical field, for example in civil engineering, tunnel construction, specialised civil engineering, experience as a welder/fitter or in a comparable professional environment
- Good knowledge of hydraulics, pressure and control technology
- Experience with heavy construction machinery is an advantage
- Lorry driving licence for small, local transport tasks
- High safety awareness as well as a reliable, independent working style
- Team spirit, resilience and enjoyment of practical work outdoors
- Fluent German language skills
What we offer you
- Interesting, sustainable and meaningful tasks with a future
- Varied activities in a specialised and well-coordinated team
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, opportunities for further training
- Motivating working environment with a lot of personal responsibility
- Secure, long-term workplace with well-regulated working hours
- Catering and sports offers within the company as well as other benefits
- Attractive employment conditions including top pension fund, social insurances and fringe benefits
Don’t miss the chance to get to know us! We look forward not only to your CV but to you as a person.
Salt has many facets. Find out more now!
The "white gold" is indispensable in our lives. It spices our food, de-ices roads in winter and is found in many everyday products such as glass, detergents or medicines. Discover all facets of our salt produced in Switzerland at www.salz.ch .
We only accept applications via our application tool. For questions, Hermann Eugster, Senior Recruiter, looks forward to hearing from you.
For this position, only direct applications are desired.
Contact
Hermann Eugster
Senior Recruiter
Swiss Saltworks Ltd