Creating the joy of light together

We are one of the oldest candle manufacturers in the world and a traditional manufacturer of quality candles in Switzerland. Hongler Kerzen AG has been family-owned for over 300 years and nine generations.

Here you can find our current vacancies.

To strengthen our production team, we are looking for a candidate to start on 1 September 2026 or by agreement

Operations Assistant
100%

Your profile

• Completed vocational training as a chef, mechanic, carpenter, baker
or a similar profession
• several years’ professional experience
• Computer science user skills
• good command of German, both spoken and written
• Ability to work independently and with precision
• Hold a forklift licence, or be willing to obtain one
• Good physical condition (able to carry loads of up to 30 kg)

Your responsibilities

• Making candles with a drawing machine
• Preparing candles for decorating
• Assistance with the production of altar and Easter candles
using various machines
• Dipping coloured candles
• Conducting burn tests

We offer

• varied tasks for an all-rounder
• work in a small, friendly team
• Attractive jobs in beautiful surroundings
• competitive remuneration
• 5/6 weeks’ holiday

Special

• The volume of work is subject to significant seasonal fluctuations.
• Overtime worked during the winter months (October to Easter) is compensated for during the summer months.
• Our candle production facility is regularly visited by tour groups. You should enjoy interacting with visitors.
• 4 weeks’ annual closure: two weeks in July / two weeks in August

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including a recent passport photo, via email to --> philipp.zuend@hongler.ch

If you have any questions, please contact Philipp Zünd (071 788 44 46).

Hongler Candles · Philipp Zünd · Bahnhofstrasse 25a · 9450 Altstätten SG · Telephone 071 788 44 46

PDF ‘Job Description: Operations Staff Member’

To strengthen the production team we are looking for 2 employees

We offer

- Varied activities for an all-rounder
- work in a small, collegial team
- Attractive jobs in beautiful surroundings
- contemporary remuneration
- 5/6 weeks holidays

Special

- The volume of work is subject to large seasonal fluctuations.
- Overtime from the winter half-year (October to Easter) are compensated in the summer months.
- Our candle production is regularly visited by tour groups. You should enjoy the contact with visitors.
- 4 weeks company holidays: two weeks in July / two weeks in August

Candle shop assistant 100%

We are looking for a friendly and committed person with a passion for advice, organisation and a flair for beautiful products relating to candles and decoration, to start on 1 October or by arrangement.

Your profile

• Completed vocational training as a retail specialist, businesswoman or similar profession
• Several years of professional experience
• Flair for interior decoration
• Enjoy customer contact
• Good computer user knowledge
• Independent and precise way of working
• Good oral and written German skills

Your tasks

• Customer advice in the candle shop
• Reception of tour groups/guided tours
• Accompanying the buyers at trade fairs
• Placing and monitoring orders
• Incoming goods inspection
• Shelf maintenance and item labelling
• Cash statements (Abacus) and deposits

PDF "Job description candle shop assistant 100%"

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents with a current passport photo by e-mail to daniela.hofer@hongler.ch

If you have any questions, please contact Daniela Hofer (079 213 92 82).

Hongler Candles - Daniela Hofer - Bahnhofstrasse 25a - 9450 Altstätten SG - Phone 071 788 44 45

Stockist 80 - 100%

We are looking for a reliable and committed warehouse clerk with a great deal of organisational talent, technical understanding and team spirit to ensure that our warehouse runs smoothly.

Your profile

- Completed vocational training
- Several years of professional experience
- Computer science user knowledge
- Good oral and written German language skills
- Independent and precise way of working
- Forklift test available, or willingness to take it
- Good physical condition (carrying loads of up to 30 kg)

Your tasks

- Picking customer orders
- Monitoring the dispatch dates
- Independent processing of shipping documents on the PC
- Organisation of the warehouse
- Responsibility for incoming and outgoing goods
- Labelling of the articles

PDF "Job description warehouse clerk"

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents with a current passport photo by e-mail to philipp.zuend@hongler.ch

Hongler Candles - Philipp Zünd - Bahnhofstrasse 25a - 9450 Altstätten SG - Phone 071 788 44 46

+++ We were able to fill all our internship positions for the 2026 Christmas season. We are currently looking for 12 temporary staff members for the 2027/28 season – if you’d like, please feel free to send us your application +++

To help our staff during the peak season, we are looking for twelve motivated

e-commerce staff 80–100%

Select your start and end dates:
- Start: 4 positions at the end of August 2027, 4 positions in mid-September 2027, 4 positions in mid-October 2027
- fixed-term until: 6 positions until mid-January 2028, 6 positions until the end of March 2028

Your profile

• You’re looking for a way to earn money whilst on an apprenticeship, at secondary school, doing military service or studying • Physically resilient
• Good command of German
• A structured, organised approach to work
• Ability to keep a cool head even in hectic situations
• You’re positive, have team spirit and a friendly manner

Your responsibilities

Assistance in the warehouse, dispatch, office, production and candle shop. Depending on workload, you’ll enter online orders into the system, pack goods ordered via the online shop or decorate candles in the decoration workshop. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can accommodate your preferences regarding office, production or warehouse work.

We offer

• Insight into the processes of an SME online shop
• A dynamic and friendly working atmosphere
• Above-average remuneration
• Ideal for topping up your pocket money after graduation and before/after travelling/military service.

Working together with school friends?

Perhaps you can motivate your classmates to gain their first work experience together with you.

Have we sparked your interest? Send us your application by email as early as possible and we will get in touch with you. --> diego.michevc@hongler.ch / 071 788 44 52.

If you have any questions, Diego Michevc is available ( 071 788 44 52 ).