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 Poland
Polish contractors rely heavily on non-EU labour for infrastructure and housing. ManBe recruits trade-tested steel fixers, formworkers, masons and operatives in crews, files type-A permits electronically (no labour-market test since June 2025), and uploads the mandatory employment contracts before the workers start. Fines for compliance failures now reach PLN 50,000, so we keep the audit trail complete.
Talk to Sales10–16 weeks
Typical lead time
Abolished June 2025
Labour-market test
Electronic (praca.gov.pl)
Application
PLN 400 (over 3 months)
Permit fee
Construction Workers we recruit for Poland
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 Poland
Work permit (type A) issued by the voivode, applied for electronically; labour-market test abolished in June 2025. Full Poland guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit type A | Non-EU workers employed by a Polish company | Statutory 30 days, in practice 1–3 months depending on the voivodeship | Applied for by the employer electronically. Fee PLN 400 for permits longer than 3 months. An employment contract must be uploaded before work starts. |
| National visa (D) for work | Every worker after the permit is issued | 2–6 weeks at the consulate; appointment availability in India varies | Consular slots are the most common bottleneck; we book early. |
| Seasonal work permit | Agriculture, horticulture, tourism, up to 9 months | Usually faster than type A | Fee PLN 100. |
| Employer declaration (oświadczenie) | Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine only | Days | Not available for Asian nationals. |
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 Poland — FAQ
- Yes — all permit applications go through praca.gov.pl and we manage them with the employer's authorisation.
- 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 starosta information (labour-market test) was removed on 1 June 2025.
- The statutory deadline is 30 days but real processing runs 1–3 months depending on the voivodeship, plus 2–6 weeks for the national visa.
Also hiring construction in: Lithuania, Latvia, Malta · Other sectors in Poland: Truck drivers, Manufacturing, Welding, Warehousing, Agriculture
NEED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN POLAND?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Poland 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