Production / machine operator
Licences / certificates: None; machine-specific training on site
How we test: Dexterity and attention test, basic maths, shift-pattern interview
Hire Factory & Production Workers in Latvia
Wood processing, food and metal plants across Latvia recruit production operators from Asia through ManBe. We screen for shift tolerance and reliability, file the NVA vacancy and OCMA sponsorship, and deliver arrival batches sized to your onboarding capacity.
Talk to Sales8–12 weeks
Typical lead time
10 working days (NVA)
Vacancy registration
OCMA / PMLP
Authority
Rīga
ManBe office
Manufacturing & Factory Workers we recruit for Latvia
CNC operator
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Reading a drawing, setting a part, measuring with calipers
Food-processing operative
Licences / certificates: Hygiene certificate arranged on arrival
How we test: Hygiene awareness, cold-environment tolerance
Quality inspector
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Measurement, defect identification, reporting
Permit route for manufacturing in Latvia
Residence permit with the right to employment, issued by OCMA (PMLP) after a 10-working-day vacancy registration with the State Employment Agency. Full Latvia guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit with right to employment | Non-EU workers on contracts longer than 90 days | Standard OCMA processing about 30 days; faster paid tracks exist | Salary must be at least the Latvian average gross monthly wage of the previous year (published by the Central Statistical Bureau). |
| Long-stay (D) visa with work rights | Short-term or seasonal assignments up to 90 days in a 180-day period | 2–3 weeks at the consulate after OCMA approves the invitation | The employer files an invitation with OCMA; the worker registers with the State Revenue Service on arrival. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Manufacturing & Factory Workers in Latvia — FAQ
- 8–12 weeks from order to arrival.
- There is no minimum, but volume orders of 20 or more get a dedicated sourcing campaign in the source country and a single arrival batch, which keeps onboarding simple.
- Realistic pre-departure briefings on pay, housing and shifts, a candidate manager who stays in contact for the first six months, and honest screening — a worker who expected an office job will not stay on a production line.
- Yes, but a light one: the vacancy must be registered with the State Employment Agency for at least 10 working days before a third-country national can be hired for it.
- For a residence permit with employment rights, at least the national average gross monthly wage of the previous year as published by the Central Statistical Bureau. Some categories have higher thresholds.
Also hiring manufacturing in: Lithuania, Poland, Malta · Other sectors in Latvia: Truck drivers, Construction, Welding, Warehousing, Skilled professionals
NEED MANUFACTURING & FACTORY WORKERS IN LATVIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Latvia timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end