Hire Skilled Workers in Ireland
Access experienced international talent when the skills your business needs are
difficult to find locally.
Access experienced international talent when the skills your business needs are
difficult to find locally.
Irish businesses across construction, engineering, automotive, manufacturing and other skilled sectors are competing for experienced workers. International recruitment can give employers access to a much wider talent pool while creating a sustainable solution to persistent skills shortages.
Recruiting locally should always be part of a strong workforce strategy. But what happens when the people you need simply aren’t available?
When skilled workers are difficult to find, the impact can spread quickly across a business. Vacancies stay open for longer, recruitment costs rise and employers find themselves competing repeatedly for the same limited pool of experienced workers.
That can lead to project delays, increased pressure on existing teams and missed opportunities for growth. In some cases, businesses may even have to turn down work or delay expansion simply because they cannot recruit the people they need.
Your recruitment market is no longer limited by geography.
International recruitment allows employers to search for experienced workers with the specific skills, qualifications and experience their business requires.
Some positions can remain vacant despite repeated advertising and recruitment campaigns.
Expanding the search internationally means businesses can look in markets where those skills are more readily available.
Lack of labour can become a genuine growth constraint.
International recruitment can give employers additional workforce capacity to accept contracts, expand operations, increase production or deliver major projects.
International recruitment can form part of a longer-term workforce strategy, helping businesses develop a sustainable pipeline of skilled people rather than repeatedly reacting to vacancies.
Carpenters, joiners, plumbers, electricians, welders, pipefitters and other experienced
trades.
Mechanics, technicians, diagnostic specialists and other automotive professionals.
Engineering and technical talent across a range of disciplines.
Skilled production, maintenance, fabrication and manufacturing professionals.
Experienced professional drivers for transport and logistics operations.
Technical and skilled personnel supporting Ireland’s growing data centre sector.
Looking for riggers, shipwrights, welders and more for your shipbuilding?
Process Engineers, Quality Control Analysts, Laboratory Technicians and other roles for the Pharmaceutical sector
Hiring a worker from overseas involves more than simply finding a suitable candidate.
Employers need to consider the position being recruited, employment permit eligibility, candidate suitability, immigration requirements and the practicalities involved in relocating someone to Ireland.
Many non-EEA nationals require an employment permit before they can work in Ireland. The appropriate route depends on factors including the occupation, remuneration, qualifications and circumstances of the employment.
The General Employment Permit is Ireland’s main route for recruiting non-EEA workers across a broad range of occupations where employers are experiencing skills or labour shortages. Most occupations are eligible unless specifically included on the Ineligible List of Occupations.
Applicants must meet the relevant salary, skills and experience requirements, while employers may also need to complete a Labour Market Needs Test. The general minimum annual remuneration is currently €36,605, although different thresholds apply to certain occupations.
The Critical Skills Employment Permit is designed to attract highly skilled professionals into occupations considered strategically important to the Irish economy. It covers roles where significant skills shortages exist, including many positions in engineering, technology, healthcare and other specialist professions.
Qualifying roles generally require a minimum two-year job offer and must meet the relevant occupation, qualification and salary requirements.
Unlike the General Employment Permit, a Labour Market Needs Test is not
required.
Ireland also provides a number of other employment permit routes for specific circumstances and types of employment.
Depending on the worker, employer and nature of the role, a different permit category may be more appropriate. Identifying the correct route at the beginning of the recruitment process can help employers avoid unnecessary delays and
ensure applications meet the relevant requirements.
Ireland has a highly skilled workforce, but in some sectors demand continues to outpace the availability of experienced workers. Employers can find themselves competing for the same candidates, leaving important roles open for months at a time.
For businesses with projects to deliver, contracts to fulfil or plans to grow, international recruitment offers access to a much wider talent pool. It can help employers fill persistent skills gaps, strengthen existing teams and build the workforce needed to support long-term growth.
Hiring internationally can seem complicated if you’ve never done it before. Finding candidates is only one part of the challenge. Employers also need confidence in candidate suitability, documentation, employment permits, relocation and the transition into employment.
Aureol Global Connections supports employers throughout the international recruitment journey, giving businesses a single partner for accessing skilled international talent.
We work with businesses throughout Ireland looking to recruit skilled workers from international markets.
