In-demand jobs in Europe
The skilled and semi-skilled trades European employers recruit for — open one for indicative salary and savings ranked across every country we cover.
One of Europe's most-listed shortage trades — installation, maintenance and industrial wiring across construction and manufacturing.
Persistent shortage in shipbuilding, construction and metal fabrication — certified TIG/MIG welders are in demand EU-wide.
Finishing trade tied to the construction boom — tiling, ceramic and stone fitting for residential and commercial projects.
Steady demand in construction and building services — installation and maintenance of water, heating and sanitation systems.
Formwork, framing and finishing carpentry — a reliable construction trade with broad demand.
Europe's largest single driver shortage — long-haul and regional logistics need C/CE drivers with the Driver CPC.
Hospitality shortage across tourism economies — line cooks and specialist (incl. South-Asian) chefs are widely recruited.
Heating, ventilation and cooling — growing demand as buildings electrify and retrofit, F-gas certification expected.
The broadest entry-level demand on this list — general site labour and helper roles across every market.
Factory and warehouse machine operation across the automotive and manufacturing belt — high-volume hiring.
Indicative estimates, not a job offer. Salary, cost and savings figures are modelled from each occupation's rough EU average and a per-country wage index, and exclude employer-specific terms, exchange-rate swings and personal tax. Visa rules are summarised for general guidance. Always confirm pay and immigration rules with the official source or embassy, and never pay a fee for a job offer you have not verified.