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 Poland
Automotive suppliers, food processors and appliance plants across Poland hire production operators from Asia in volume. ManBe screens for shift work and reliability, files type-A permits, and stages arrivals to match onboarding capacity — typically 10–16 weeks from order to first shift.
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
Manufacturing & Factory Workers we recruit for Poland
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 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.
Manufacturing & Factory Workers in Poland — FAQ
- The 2025 reform introduced priority processing for strategic sectors; we check whether your plant qualifies.
- 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.
- 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 manufacturing in: Lithuania, Latvia, Malta · Other sectors in Poland: Truck drivers, Construction, Welding, Warehousing, Agriculture
NEED MANUFACTURING & FACTORY 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