Kanton Zürich
Zürich
13 hours ago
Trainer Carpenter 100%
- 05 February 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the MZU as a woodworking trainer, nurturing young talent. Enjoy a supportive environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Provide practical training to young offenders in carpentry.
- Plan and organize workshop activities proactively.
- Assess and document the progress of trainees regularly.
Skills
- Certified carpenter with hands-on workshop experience.
- Strong communication skills in German, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure.
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About the job
Trainer Carpenter 100%The Uitikon Measures Center (MZU) is the socio-pedagogical-therapeutic competence center of JuWe for the penal and measures enforcement of juvenile and young adult offenders.
For our open department, we are looking for a committed personality as a trainer in the carpentry workshop starting March 2026 or by arrangement.
A task for people who love their craft and enjoy passing on their knowledge.
You will tackle this
- You take over the practical vocational training as well as the individual support of several young offenders and accompany them during their basic training as a carpenter EFZ or EBA
- 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 the social skills of the young people
- You regularly assess the performance of the young people based on monthly qualifications and 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
What you bring
- You are a trained carpenter EFZ and know the workshop routine from practice
- Ideally, you already have the SVEB training or are motivated to complete it soon
- You are a carpenter all-rounder with joy in craftsmanship and open to digital work preparation (Vectorworks interiorcad / Triviso) as well as CNC processing (NC-Hops)
- You enjoy training and supporting apprentices; initial experience is an advantage
- You have a good command of German in spoken and written form and are proficient with MS Office in everyday life
- You are physically and mentally resilient and remain calm and composed even in demanding situations
- Your reputation is impeccable, and you are at least 28 years old
What we offer you
- A varied task where you can get involved, think along, and take responsibility
- A versatile workshop routine where craftsmanship, training, and meaningful work come together
- Scope for your own ideas and the opportunity to actively shape processes and projects
- A wide range of internal and external further training that specifically promotes your personal and professional development
- Fair and attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Your next step
Take the next step with us and simply submit your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your documents.
Technical questions about the activity?
André Andermatt, Operations Manager, will be happy to provide information at 044 498 23 41.
Questions about the application process?
The Recruitment & Assessment team will be happy to assist you at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).
