North Rhine-Westphalia

Work in Paderborn

Paderborn is in East Westphalia-Lippe, one of the strongest industrial regions in Germany. We are looking for staff for warehouses and production in the region.

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In brief

Job
Forklift driver (m/f/d), Warehouse worker (m/f/d), Production helper (m/f/d)
Location
Paderborn (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Pay
from €15.33 per hour gross, forklift drivers from €16.08
Contract
official employment contract in Germany (temporary work, Zeitarbeit)
Who can apply
EU citizens and their family members, Ukrainian citizens (§ 24), people with a German residence permit that allows work; aged 18 or over
German language
not required, but a plus
Support
moving and address registration (Anmeldung); accommodation can be provided if needed; our recruiters speak German, English and Russian
For applicants
free of charge

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Paderborn is a manageable city with a strong economy. If you are looking for work in Paderborn, you have good chances in warehouses, logistics and production. We are looking for forklift drivers, warehouse workers and production helpers in Paderborn and the surrounding area.

City and region

Paderborn is in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the region of East Westphalia-Lippe (Ostwestfalen-Lippe, OWL), and has about 150,000 inhabitants. The city is known for its cathedral and its university – so many young people live here.

The A33 and A44 motorways connect Paderborn with Bielefeld, Dortmund and Kassel. There are also rail connections in the region and Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport.

Strong industries

East Westphalia-Lippe is one of the strongest industrial regions in Germany, with many medium-sized family businesses. In and around Paderborn, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and electronics, and logistics are strongly represented. This creates a steady demand for staff in warehouses and production.

Everyday life for newcomers

Buses run in the city, and many people also cycle. With the Deutschlandticket you can use local public transport all over Germany. There are supermarkets, discount stores and pharmacies in all parts of the city.

An advantage for Russian speakers: many Russian-speaking ethnic German resettlers (Spätaussiedler) and their families live in OWL. In and around Paderborn there are Russian grocery shops, and it is easy to meet people who speak Russian.

Why Paderborn?

Paderborn is right for you if you are looking for a medium-sized, quiet city with everything you need. The strong industry in OWL means stable work, and the large Russian-speaking community makes settling in easier. There is lots of nature in the area for your days off. Because the city is manageable, work, shops and doctors are usually quick to reach, and life is quieter than in a big city.

Our jobs in Paderborn

In Paderborn and the surrounding area we offer all three jobs:

Pay starts at €15.33 per hour gross. You get an employment contract with us as a German staffing agency (temporary work), social insurance, paid holidays and sick pay. Our service is free for applicants.

Help with accommodation and address registration

We help with moving and with address registration (Anmeldung). Accommodation can be provided on request. More about documents and deadlines at Moving and registration.

Apply now

Fill in our short application form and choose Paderborn as your preferred location. We will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

Which jobs are there in Paderborn?
We are looking for forklift drivers, warehouse workers and production helpers. Pay starts at €15.33 per hour gross, and at €16.08 for forklift drivers.
Do many Russian speakers live in Paderborn?
Yes. Many Russian-speaking ethnic German resettlers (Spätaussiedler) and their families live in East Westphalia-Lippe. There are Russian grocery shops.
Do you help with accommodation in Paderborn?
Yes. Accommodation can be provided on request. We also help with moving and with address registration (Anmeldung).

For EU citizens and Ukrainians

Application

First three short questions. We only ask for personal details in the second step.

  • Free for applicants
  • Employment contract in Germany
  • Reply within 24 hours on working days
Which document do you have?

A biometric passport of Moldova and non-citizen passports from Latvia or Estonia do not, on their own, give you the right to work in Germany.

Are you already in Germany?
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