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 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 have been able to fill all positions for the upcoming 2026/27 season. We will also be looking for 12 temporary employees for the 2027/28 season – if you would like to, you are welcome to send us your application now +++

To support our team during the peak season, we are looking for twelve motivated

eCommerce 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

• Are you looking for a way to earn money whilst doing an apprenticeship, at secondary school, in the military or at university? • Physically fit
• Good knowledge of German
• Structured, organised approach to work
• Ability to keep a cool head even in hectic situations
• You are positive, have team spirit and a friendly manner

Your responsibilities

Assistance in the warehouse, dispatch, office, production and candle shop. Depending on workload, you will 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 operations of an SME online shop
• A dynamic and friendly working atmosphere
• Above-average pay
• Ideal for topping up your travel fund after graduation and before or after travelling or military service.

Working alongside school friends?

Perhaps you can encourage your classmates to join you in gaining their first work experience.

Have we sparked your interest? Send us your application as soon as possible via email or WhatsApp and we’ll get back to you. --> diego.michevc@hongler.ch / 079 736 42 90.

If you have any questions, please contact Diego Michevc (079 736 42 90).