Steel fixer / rebar worker
Licences / certificates: Trade test; site safety induction on arrival
How we test: Bar bending schedule reading, tying speed test, safety quiz
Hire Construction Workers in Lithuania — Steel Fixers, Formworkers, Masons
Residential construction around Vilnius and Kaunas and infrastructure work such as Rail Baltica keep Lithuanian contractors short of trades. ManBe supplies steel fixers, formwork carpenters, masons, plasterers and general operatives in crews with a bilingual lead hand, recruited mainly from India, Nepal and Bangladesh and trade-tested on video before you interview. Construction roles fall under Lithuania's general quota, so we advise filing early in the year; salary must meet at least the minimum wage, or the higher threshold once the quota is used.
Talk to Sales8–14 weeks
Typical lead time
None (abolished 2025)
Labour-market test
Annual, set by ministry
Quota
5,000+ drivers
ManBe placements
Construction Workers we recruit for Lithuania
Formwork carpenter (shuttering)
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Panel assembly, level and plumb check, drawing reading
Mason / bricklayer
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Wall section build, mortar consistency, line and level
Plasterer / tiler
Licences / certificates: Trade test
How we test: Finish sample, tile layout, measurement
General construction operative
Licences / certificates: Safety induction
How we test: Physical fitness, tool identification, safety quiz
Permit route for construction in Lithuania
Temporary residence permit for work, issued by the Migration Department; annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Full Lithuania guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit (work) | Non-EU workers hired directly by a Lithuanian employer | 6–10 weeks after the Migration Department accepts the application; the worker may start once a national visa or permit is issued | Subject to the annual quota for non-highly-qualified workers. Renewals and employer changes are outside the quota. |
| National visa (D) for work | Workers whose permit is in process or short assignments | 2–4 weeks at the consulate | Often used so the worker can travel and start while the residence permit is finalised. |
| High-value-added occupations route | Roles on Lithuania's shortage / high-value list | As above | Exempt from the quota at a lower salary threshold (national average gross wage) — useful for supervisors, engineers and some technical trades. |
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.
Construction Workers in Lithuania — FAQ
- Yes. Most construction orders include a bilingual lead hand, often a worker from an earlier placement who already knows Lithuanian sites.
- Yes — a hands-on test at a training yard in the source country, filmed and shared with you before interview.
- Yes. Crews of 10–50 with a bilingual lead hand are our most common construction order, and we can supply the lead hand from an earlier placement who already knows the destination country.
- For most operative and trade roles, no formal recognition is needed — the employer decides. Regulated tasks (scaffolding, crane operation, electrical) require local certification, which we arrange after arrival where the employer needs it.
- No. The Employment Service decision was abolished in 2025 and replaced by an annual quota on newly issued permits for non-highly-qualified workers.
- New permits can still be issued for jobs paying at least 1.2 times the national average gross wage — or 1 times the average for occupations on the high-value-added list. Renewals and changes of employer are not affected.
Also hiring construction in: Latvia, Poland, Malta · Other sectors in Lithuania: Truck drivers, Bus drivers, Manufacturing, Welding, Warehousing, Skilled professionals
NEED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN LITHUANIA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Lithuania 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