Welding at European level
Certificates aligned with ISO 9606-1 and experience in steel structures and pipelines. The strongest technical profile in the whole region.
Recruitment from TürkiyeWorkers from Türkiye for jobs in Ukraine.
Recruitment and relocation
Construction, steel structures, welding, industrial manufacturing and furniture. Türkiye is one of Europe's largest steel and furniture producers, so the technical base of candidates is genuinely high. We run everything: sourcing and pre-selection, interviews and trade tests, diploma and certificate verification, sworn translations, medical checks and insurance, and relocation.
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Türkiye · Middle East and Europe
Workers from Türkiye – the direction for technical and construction companies
Türkiye is one of the region's largest producers of steel, furniture, textiles and automotive parts. Candidates come from genuinely operating industry where quality standards are dictated by exports to the European Union. For a Ukrainian employer that means people who already know European technical documentation and quality control.
The strongest side of this direction is welding and steel structure assembly. Turkish companies deliver construction contracts across the Middle East and North Africa, and welders work to certificates aligned with European standards, including ISO 9606-1. This is exactly the profile Ukraine lacks most.
For Türkiye we run the full process ourselves: sourcing and pre-selection, interviews and practical welding tests, diploma and certificate verification, sworn translations, medical checks and insurance, and client approval of every profile before an offer is made. Flights and accommodation are planned early so the arrival date stays realistic.
- Sourcing and verification
- client approval stage and client approval
- Flights, accommodation and onboarding
- Relocation, registration, and onboarding
3–4.5
months from contract to first day at work
ISO
welding certificates aligned with 9606-1
85 m
people – a large technical labour market
100%
fully legal employment and residence
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Why companies choose workers from Türkiye
Real export industry
Steel, furniture, textiles and automotive produced for the EU market. Candidates know quality control and technical documentation to European standards.
Large-contract experience
Turkish construction firms deliver projects across the Middle East and Africa. Candidates know huge sites and strict schedules.
English among technical staff
Technicians, foremen and engineers often speak English, making it easy to build teams with a Turkish lead communicating with Ukrainian management.
International transport
Drivers with experience on Türkiye–EU routes who know customs procedures, tachographs and long transit runs.
Proximity and logistics
Short, frequent and cheap flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Relocation is faster and cheaper than from Asian directions.
Qualifications
How we verify Turkish candidates
The Turkish vocational education system is extensive and well documented. Every candidate profile includes a diploma scan, welding certificates, employment history in specific plants and an assessment of English.
Welding certificates
Qualifications issued to European standards, including ISO 9606-1, specifying method, position and material. For demanding processes we confirm them with a practical exam in Ukraine.
Technical school diplomas
Vocational high schools and industrial technical colleges train operators, fitters, electricians and mechanics. Programmes include plant placements, so graduates do not start from zero.
Industrial employment history
We verify work in specific plants: steelworks, furniture factories, automotive suppliers and construction firms delivering foreign contracts.
C+E licence and code 95
A Turkish licence does not allow professional haulage in the EU. We plan the exchange after the residence registration is completed, together with initial qualification and code 95.
Where we recruit in Türkiye
The region of origin genuinely shapes the professional profile.
Istanbul and Marmara
The country's largest industrial and logistics hub. Manufacturing, construction, warehousing and services. Best candidate availability in the whole country.
Bursa and Kocaeli
The automotive and metal belt – machine operators, fitters, welders and maintenance mechanics.
Izmir and the Aegean coast
Light industry, textiles, processing and tourism. Candidates with export experience and more frequent English.
Gaziantep and the south-east
Furniture, textiles and food processing. The region with the highest willingness to relocate for work.
Ankara and Central Anatolia
Infrastructure construction, steel structures and installations. Candidates from large public projects.
Recruitment and verification
From contract to legal employment – one deployment plan
We run the process in five stages: call, quote and contract; sourcing and pre-selection in Türkiye; interviews, trade tests and client approval; sworn translations, medical checks and travel preparation; relocation and onboarding. Every stage has a clear deadline and document set.
1–3 months
from contract to first day at work
5 stages
one coordinator runs the whole process
100%
compliance with our verification standards
Етапи процесу
Needs analysis, job profile, quote and schedule. Sourcing starts once the contract is signed.
- 01
Call and needs analysis
Week 1We agree duties, required welding qualifications, pay and accommodation standard.
- 02
Quote and schedule
Week 1–2We present the full budget, stage deadlines and planned arrival batches.
- 03
Contract and job description
Week 2Contract signature and approval of the job description in Turkish and English.
Sourcing and verification in Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir and Gaziantep – certificates, experience, language.
- 01
Candidate pre-selection
Week 2–5Our local partner sources candidates and verifies certificates, employment history and references from industrial plants.
- 02
Shortlist and optional practical test
Week 4–6We present a shortlist with certificates. For welders we can arrange optional weld samples or video calls with your welding engineer as a paid add-on on client request.
Diploma, certificate and work history verification, followed by client approval of the shortlist.
- 01
client approval stage
Week 3–6The role is verified and approved by the client where required
- 02
Verification and approval
Week 5–13Verification and approval usually take 30–60 days
Sworn translations, medical checks, insurance and document preparation are completed ahead of travel.
- 01
Document preparation
Week 10–15System registration, full document set, medical checks and travel insurance for the candidate.
- 02
Travel preparation
Week 12–18Flights, accommodation and onboarding logistics are finalised with the coordinator.
Flight, airport transfer, accommodation, bank account and onboarding at the workstation.
- 01
Tickets and transfer
Week 15–19Flight booking from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir, airport transfer and group pick-up by the coordinator.
- 02
Accommodation and registration
First weekHousing that meets sanitary requirements, address registration and a bank account and a bank account.
- 03
Safety training and onboarding
First weekHealth and safety training with translation, workstation instructions, a buddy in the team and first days under supervision.
- 04
Support and 90-day review
Month 1–3Ongoing contact with the coordinator, support with residence matters and a review after three months.
Типовий графік
Від договору до першого робочого дня – зазвичай 1–3 місяців
Week 1–2
Call, quote and contract
01Week 2–6
Sourcing and pre-selection in Türkiye
02Week 3–13
Verification and client approval
03Week 10–18
Medical checks, documents and relocation
04Week 15–19
Arrival and first day at work
05Витрати на працевлаштування
З чого складається бюджет
Agency fee
EmployerSourcing, pre-selection, interviews and coordinator support throughout the process.
Sworn translations
Employer / agencyDiplomas, welding certificates and employment records translated for the employer.
Medical checks and insurance
Employer / agencyPre-departure medical examination and travel insurance for the candidate.
Flights and transfer
EmployerAir ticket from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir and airport transfer on arrival.
Accommodation
EmployerInitial housing that meets sanitary requirements.
Onboarding
EmployerSafety training, workstation instructions and coordinator support after arrival.
We do not quote a single price per worker – the budget depends on the role, headcount and region. It always consists of the same items, so agency offers can be compared with no hidden costs. With Türkiye the schedule is driven mainly by candidate availability and a possible welding sample – both are factored into the quote from day one.
Готові розпочати
Графік і бюджет ще до рішення.
- Кошторис без прихованих статей
- Реальний термін прибуття
- Один координатор процесу
Industries
Where workers from Türkiye perform best
Türkiye is a technical and construction direction with a very strong metal and furniture base. Below are the industries where it delivers the best results.
Welding and steel structures
The strongest side of this direction. Welders with certificates aligned to European standards, structure and pipeline fitters with export contract experience.
- MIG / MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Steel structure fitter
- Structural fitter
- Pipeline fitter
Industrial manufacturing
The automotive belt in Bursa and Kocaeli supplies machine operators, mechanics and line workers used to quality standards and shift work.
- CNC operator
- Machine operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Quality inspector
- Production operative
Construction and installations
Turkish construction firms deliver contracts across the Middle East. Candidates know large sites, work at height and strict schedules.
- Construction worker
- Steel fixer
- Installation fitter
- Site electrician
- Construction machinery operator
Furniture and wood processing
Türkiye is one of the region's largest furniture exporters. Joiners and woodworking machine operators know serial production for the EU market.
- Joiner
- Woodworking machine operator
- Furniture assembler
- Upholsterer
- Paint sprayer
Transport and logistics
Drivers experienced on Türkiye–EU routes who know customs procedures and tachographs, plus warehouse and terminal staff.
- C+E driver (after licence exchange)
- Warehouse operative
- Forklift operator
- Terminal worker
- Freight forwarder
Hospitality and hotels
A strong tourism base in Izmir and Antalya – chefs and service staff with experience in international-standard hotels.
- Cook
- Kitchen assistant
- Baker and pastry chef
- Waiter
- Back-of-house worker
If the shortest deployment time matters most, Georgia is faster. We use Türkiye where welding qualifications and steel structure experience are decisive.
Roles
Roles we recruit for in Türkiye
The strongest side of this direction is welding and structural trades plus manufacturing and construction roles. For welders we arrange weld samples and calls with your welding engineer before any decision.
- MIG / MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Steel structure fitter
- Pipeline fitter
- Fitter
- CNC operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Electrician
- Construction worker
- Joiner
- C+E driver
- Cook
Need a faster process? See also workers from Georgia, workers from Kazakhstan or workers from the Philippines.
Türkiye versus other recruitment directions
A comparison of typical differences in the process and candidate profile.
| Criterion | Türkiye | Other directions |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate profile | Welding, steel structures, heavy industry | More often light manufacturing and basic roles |
| Certificates | Qualifications aligned with European standards | National certificates requiring confirmation |
| Legal basis | Verification and relocation | Employer declaration (Georgia) or full procedure |
| Process time | 1–3 months | 3–6 weeks (Georgia) or 1–3 months (Asia) |
| Language | Turkish, English among technical staff | Russian or English depending on the direction |
Cultural integration
Challenges and proven solutions
Turkish teams settle in smoothly provided communication and a few organisational matters are set up at the start. Below are the four issues that in practice decide whether the first year passes without turnover.
No shared Russian
Unlike eastern directions, Russian does not work here. For larger groups it is worth appointing a foreman who speaks Turkish and English and preparing bilingual workstation instructions.
Ramadan and meals
Türkiye is secular, but most candidates are Muslim. A pork-free canteen alternative, roster flexibility during Ramadan and a quiet space for a short break are entirely sufficient.
Registration and banking formalities
Address registration and opening a bank account fill the first weeks. The coordinator handles both directly, so onboarding never stalls.
Climate and the first weeks
Candidates from southern Türkiye do not know Ukrainian winters. A warm clothing pack on arrival and scheduling arrivals outside the deepest frost measurably reduce drop-outs.
FAQFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions
Short answers to questions about recruiting workers from Türkiye.
First candidates in as little as 72h Full contract support
Yes. We handle the full process on the employer's behalf: sourcing, document and qualification verification, contract preparation, relocation and onboarding.
Realistically 1 to 3 months from signing the contract to the first day at work. Sourcing, interviews and trade tests usually take 4–6 weeks, and sworn translations, medical checks and travel preparation take another 2–4 weeks, depending on the role, group size and flight availability.
In most cases yes – the relevant authority issues a statement confirming local recruitment was unsuccessful. The exemption applies to roles on the regional shortage occupation list. We always check this at the start because it drives the timeline.
Turkish is the native language. English is common among technicians, engineers and mid-level supervisors, less so among manual workers. Russian is practically absent, so for larger groups it is worth planning a foreman who speaks Turkish and English.
Not for professional haulage. The driver must exchange the licence once the residence registration is completed, complete initial qualification and the code 95 entry. Turkish drivers do, however, have extensive experience on Türkiye–EU international routes.
Construction and steel structures, welding, industrial and furniture manufacturing, textiles and hospitality. Türkiye is one of Europe's largest steel and furniture producers, so the technical base of candidates is genuinely high.
Türkiye is a secular country, but most candidates are Muslim. In practice a pork-free canteen alternative, roster flexibility during Ramadan and a quiet space for a short break are enough. This is the standard we implement with all clients.
Türkiye is a strong welding market with certificates aligned to European standards, including ISO 9606-1. Documents are verified before a candidate is presented and, for demanding processes, confirmed by a practical exam in Ukraine.
For unregulated occupations sworn translations of diplomas and certificates are enough. Formal recognition applies to regulated professions. Technical and operator qualifications are verified on documents.
Accommodation provided by the employer or agency is the standard. We arrange flights from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir, transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration, a and a bank account.
A client approval process is usually issued for up to three years and can be extended. After arrival the worker can apply for a long-term contract renewal, which keeps employment running without gaps.
The budget consists of the agency fee, sworn translations, medical checks and insurance, flights and transfer, accommodation and onboarding after arrival. We prepare an exact calculation for the specific role and headcount – with no hidden items.
Direction: TürkiyeHire workers from Türkiye.
We start with a conversation about your needs, a quote and a contract. Only then do we launch sourcing, interviews and trade tests, client approval of profiles, and travel preparation.
- 1Call and needs analysis
- 2Quote, schedule and contract
- 3Sourcing and verification
- 4Relocation, arrival and onboarding
Realistic time from contract to first day at work: 1 to 3 months.
