Alicante construction companies go abroad to search for personnel

Considering this situation, Alicante Province Public Works Federation (FOPA) decided to take the bull by the horns and given the lack of local candidates, go abroad to look for them. Thus, the organization that presides over Javier Gisbert signed an agreement with specialist company -Galician-based Yoempleo company- will provide convenience to its partners recruitment of professionals at source in other countries, especially in South America.

And for now, there is already at least three companies interested He said that they had the selection of the first group of workers, as confirmed by this consultancy firm, which is responsible for managing the entire process from the selection of candidates to the processing of work and residence permits.

FOPA chairman admits hiring of foreign workers from origin It won’t solve most of the problem. -The organization is committed to policies that make the profession more attractive and encourage the participation of young people or workers recycled from other sectors, but at least it considers: will help alleviate the condition.

In fact, according to the calculations of Alicante construction companies They can currently accommodate around 6,000 workers. If there are enough candidates who are relevant and have the necessary education or experience to join their ranks.

“We adapt the delivery times of the jobs according to the people we have., when it should be the exact opposite. Previously, two shifts could be employed on urgent projects, but this is now unthinkable,” insists Gisbert.

That’s also a deficiency labor costs have increased rapidlyWe face competition in personnel recruitment. In this way, salaries construction managers already easily exceed 40,000 euros per yearA more typical number of engineers, according to a spokesman for the builders.

Right now, Foreign workers currently account for more than a third of those employed industry in the province—24,800 out of a total of 73,700, according to EPA data—but so far Alicante construction companies have been limited to recruiting foreign professionals who already reside in Spain. Now they’re going one step further.

long process

In any case, Yoempleo’s CEO said, Angel CastroHe explains that recruiting workers from abroad is not a solution to immediate and urgent needs, but should be considered as a way to strengthen the sector in the medium term. Among other things, because period Selecting candidates and making sure all documents are in order It usually takes about six months.

The consultant is responsible Search for workers in their country of origin It offers different applications to companies. Once the professionals you want to hire are selected, the procedures begin. Legal procedures before government sub-delegation and then before consulate correspondent. All those chosen will come with a gift Indefinite contract Under the arm. If the worker comes from Peru or Chile, the procedures are simpler as there is an agreement between Spain and these countries; If another origin is chosen, the employer must show that there are no local candidates to match its offer.

Currently, three companies that have initiated the selection process have requested a search. 25 workers.