Transport and Handling Specialist (EN-THE-HH-2026-196-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Introduction
The Engineering Department (EN) provides CERN with the Engineering expertise, Infrastructure Systems and Technical Coordination necessary for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities.
The position is within the Transport and Handling Engineering Group (EN-THE), responsible for preparing, organising and coordinating all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments.
- Introduction
- The Engineering Department (EN) provides CERN with the Engineering expertise, Infrastructure Systems and Technical Coordination necessary for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities.
Application process
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 18.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Company and context
- Working in the Interest of the Organization: following rules and regulations and encouraging others to do the same. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job grade: 4-5 Job reference: EN-THE-HH-2026-196-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
- Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Technical Engineer Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Additional details
- As a Transport and Handling Specialist in EN-THE, you will be part of the Heavy Handling (EN-HE-HH) Section, which is in charge for organising and supervising transport, handling and lifting operations at CERNs accelerators complex, experimental areas and industrial buildings both underground and in surface premises.
- Driving and operator licences for electrical overhead travelling cranes, industrial trucks, mobile elevating platforms, etc would be an additional asset.
- A thorough understanding of the principles of ADR regulations in order to identify, interpret and communicate the requirements applicable to the transport of dangerous goods would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Transport of dangerous goods. Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Working in the Interest of the Organization: following rules and regulations and encouraging others to do the same.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 18.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- A thorough understanding of the principles of ADR regulations in order to identify, interpret and communicate the requirements applicable to the transport of dangerous goods would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Transport of dangerous goods.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 18.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
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