Two tradespeople on a construction site abroad
Working abroad

Work abroad for tradespeople

Higher rates in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium. Create a profile with your availability and companies will approach you directly; you see the pay and the conditions up front.

Download the app

Create your profile in 3 minutes, no CV needed.

How working abroad works through Alogator

Working abroad is attractive mainly because of the rates. In Germany and Austria hourly wages for tradespeople are markedly higher than at home, and on rotational shifts per diems, transport and accommodation are often added on top.

To work in the EU as a self-employed person or as an employee you generally need an A1 certificate (proof of insurance), and for some trades recognition of your qualification or valid certificates (for example welding to EN ISO 9606-1, or electrotechnical competence). The exact requirements depend on the trade and the country.

The strongest demand is for welders, electricians, carpenters and plumbers. Pick a country below and see the details.

How it works through Alogator: you create a profile with an availability calendar and companies and contractors approach you directly. You see the pay and the conditions before you agree to anything.

Markets DE · AT · NL · BE
Rates 26 to 38 €/hr
Paperwork A1 + certificates
Rotational shifts Transport and accommodation
Format Self-employed or employed
How it works Companies approach you

Create a profile and companies from abroad will find you

  • Availability calendar: you state when and where you can start
  • Companies approach you, you do not have to call around job listings
  • Germany, Austria and the Netherlands listings in one place
  • Self-employed or on rotational shifts, exactly as it suits you
0 € app, free for workers
Download the app Thousands of tradespeople from SK and CZ have already worked abroad through Alogator.

Frequently asked questions about working abroad

What is the A1 certificate and do I need it?

The A1 states which country you are covered by for social and health insurance. You generally need it when working in another EU country. You arrange it in Slovakia (Sociálna poisťovňa, the social insurance agency); on rotational shifts companies routinely help with it.

Will my Slovak certificates and qualification be recognised abroad?

For most trades yes. Welders need a valid certificate to EN ISO 9606-1, electricians need electrotechnical competence. The exact requirements depend on the trade and the country; in your profile you state what you hold.

What about taxes and contributions?

It depends on whether you work as self-employed or as an employee, and in which country. On rotational shifts companies usually state the conditions clearly up front. Through Alogator you see the pay and the form of cooperation before you are even approached.

Pick a country or a trade

Work in Germany Work in Germany The largest market, 28 to 40 €/hr Work in Austria Work in Austria Close to home, protected wages (KV) Work in the Netherlands Work in the Netherlands Steady work, accommodation included Work for welders Work for welders TIG, CO2, pipework and structures Work for electricians Work for electricians LV wiring, instrumentation, photovoltaics Work for carpenters Work for carpenters Formwork, roof trusses, timber-frame builds