This is one of the most sought after professions. The construction industry needs 100 thousand specialists

“Hire specialists” - work at a construction site, “hiring builders”, “Urgent work at a construction site”, “Builders Wanted” - these are just a few examples of the numerous job offers that a construction company offers. companies. To stand out and attract potential candidates, employers offer additional perks.

Construction industry. Employers offer many amenities

According to experts, an employment contract and an attractive salary are now the main elements of advertising in this industry. The remuneration system should be clear and understandable for everyone: fixed base + performance bonus + New Year’s bonus. The most common rates in Warsaw are PLN 30-45 per hour. Weekly payments have become the norm.

However, the amenities don’t end there. Employers go to great lengths to convince employees. “Experience is not required, the desire to work, dedication and honesty are important,” they note at the beginning. There are so many vacancies at construction sites that some companies have refused to send resumes. It is enough to come to the interview to get a job almost immediately. “Working hands count here. Every builder today is worth its weight in gold” – stress the labor market experts.

Builders. This is one of the most sought-after groups in the labor market.

According to the latest Employment Barometer 2023 forecast, construction professions continue to be the largest group on the list of professions in short supply after medical professions. - In a permanent deficit, i.e. the one that has been maintained continuously since the forecast for 2016 includes the following occupations: building carpenters and joiners, roofers and building tinsmiths. Karolina Jurchak, Sedlak & Sedlak Senior Compensation Specialist, reports. - The greatest shortage of construction workers is observed in the following counties: Rzeszów, Mielecki, Opolski, Kendzierzyn-Kozlski and Wroclaw. he adds.

This is why job interviews at many construction companies usually last a few minutes. Apart from the standard procedure, the most important are two questions: “What is the current wage rate?” and “When can I start?”. Many companies offer work along with accommodation. One of the few requirements that recruiters have is a willingness to get started quickly. This is especially noticeable during the summer months.

Builders can also expect good wages

“During the holidays, it is easiest to find a job at a construction site,” according to data published by the employment agency “Personnel Service”. Companies even offer well-paid jobs to unskilled workers. The amount of remuneration depends on qualifications as well as location. In large cities and their environs, skilled workers can expect to earn up to PLN 6,000. PLN plus allowances, unskilled workers receive a minimum of PLN 4.2 thousand. zł plus additional

However, even this seems to be of little use. Employers increasingly have to seek help from specialists from abroad. - Workers from across our eastern border are most often used on construction sites, although if we analyze the list of countries that received work permits last year, we also see workers from Nepal, the Philippines or Turkey. Karolina Yurchak says. - However, workers from other countries are most often hired to perform the main job, including due to language restrictions and cultural differences. expert notes.

Construction industry. Companies are looking for employees not only in Asia

These are not the only directions that Polish companies have chosen. A report prepared by the Gremi Personal agency shows that employers are increasingly looking for builders outside of Asia, including in South America. The demand is huge. Estimates show that the construction industry still needs at least 100,000 jobs. employees.

“Why such a demand for workers?” netizens ask. - At the beginning of the year, many companies followed the market and waited for developments. Companies are now more daring in their staffing decisions, and besides, if they have orders from customers, they need people who can fulfill them. says Dagmara Chudzinska-Matisiak, regional and cross-border HR director at Randstad. In her opinion, the third and fourth quarters are usually the most dynamic period of the year in terms of the number of vacancies and employment.

The education system and the war in Ukraine have changed the labor market of builders

Experts point to the poorly functioning system of vocational education in Poland as the reasons for the shortage. In addition, they argue that construction jobs require physical strength, good health, accessibility, and a willingness to change jobs frequently. Another, but very important aspect that exacerbated the shortage of construction workers in the market is the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. This is especially evident in statistics.

Before the war, almost three-quarters of the builders came from Ukraine. There were also construction sites where all the specialists, except for the management staff, came from behind our eastern border. Numerous reports show that last year the number of builders from Ukraine in our country decreased by almost a third.