WORKING AT GALLIKER | Driver Academy by Galliker

Facts and figures 

As a family-owned company with a long tradition, we now serve many well-known customers with efficient transport and logistics services throughout Europe. We can proudly count on our committed, conscious employees with the well-known Galliker spirit.

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To the employment contract

After successfully completing the Driver Academy, graduates can look forward to a job with Galliker in Switzerland. You will receive a permanent employment contract and an interesting job as a professional truck driver. With a well-balanced lifestyle, drivers and professionals can save money for future plans.

In addition to freshly trained junior drivers, we welcome all kinds of professionals from the diverse professional world of the transport, logistics, mechanics and technology sectors.

Overview job profiles

What we offer 

  • Fair, good salary with driver's expenses and overtime pay
  • 13 monthly wages
  • 23 days holiday per year
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Good social security conditions according to Swiss law
  • Contributions to occupational accident, non-occupational accident and daily sickness allowance insurances
  • A modern and well-maintained fleet of vehicles
  • Versatile, professional technical support
  • A positive working environment with a good atmosphere
  • A motivated and cool Galliker team

What private expenses await you

  • Withholding tax deductible directly from salary (approx. CHF 300 per month) 
  • Compulsory private health insurance 
  • Flat rent with ancillary costs
  • Car, telephone, insurance, individual needs, free time

Our team – your contacts 

If you have any questions about your job, your field of work or the needs of your private life, we will be happy to help and advise you at any time.
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The branch network – your future workplace

All 11 of Galliker's independent branches in Switzerland can be your future place of work. Our professional drivers are usually based at the head office in Altishofen, but can also work in the French and Italian parts of the country or in the east of Switzerland if required. International transport assignments from Portugal may also be possible by arrangement.

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All 11 of Galliker's independent branches in Switzerland can be your future place of work. Our professional drivers are usually based at the head office in Altishofen, but can also work in the French and Italian parts of the country or in the east of Switzerland if required. International transport assignments from Portugal may also be possible by arrangement.

Overview of job profiles 

Many paths lead to a job at Galliker Transport & Logistics. There are different paths depending on your professional profile and previous experience. Find the career opportunity that best suits you and get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Career changer Driver CE

  • Driving licence B available 
  • Enjoy driving trucks and transport 
  • flexible, hardworking and open-minded

Junior Driver

  • Programme at the Academy for Drivers 
  • Possible later: work as a CE driver in Switzerland

Driver Academy

Driver CE

  • Driving licence cat. C / CE / Cam available 
  • no knowledge of foreign languages 
  • flexible and open for new things 
  • German courses in the Driver Academy are possible by arrangement 
  • With sufficient knowledge of the German language you will come to Switzerland for the assignment  

To the employment contract 

Night chauffeur in Switzerland

  • Without German language skills
  • Shunting of trucks and trailers to the loading platforms as well as shuttle transports 
  • If you are suitable (sufficient knowledge of German), you will be deployed in daytime transport within Switzerland.

Driver BE

  • Driving licence B / BE available 
  • Newcomer or already experienced in driving delivery vans 
  • Enjoy transporting and delivering - flexible, hard-working and open-minded

Chauffeur BE with Velltrans LTD 

  • for deliveries within Portugal 
  • later possible: Junior Driver program in the Driver Academy

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Driver in international traffic

Driver CE with experience in international transport

Chauffeur international

  • from Portugal to Spain, Belgium, France, Holland and Switzerland. You are on the road for 1 to 2 weeks 
  • on request from Switzerland to Sweden, Belgium, Italy

Logistics specialist

  • Experience in logistics 
  • Enjoy handling goods of all kinds, stacking, picking, packing

Working in Switzerland 

  • Basic training and German courses at the Driver Academy
  • Possible later: logistics specialist at Galliker in Switzerland

Working at Galliker

Car mechanics truck mechanics, vehicle mechanics, car painter, car body repairer

  • Professionals with experience 
  • Desire to work in Switzerland

Working in Switzerland 

  • German courses at the Driver Academy 
  • Possible later: work in a workshop at Galliker in Switzerland; truck workshop, body shop, car paint shop, car centre workshop