Europe
Working in France
France, the leading French-speaking market in Europe, recruits heavily in healthcare, construction, manufacturing and hospitality, with many occupations officially classified as facing shortages.
Capital
Paris
Language(s)
French
Average salary
2 600 € gross / month
Working hours
35h / week
Working conditions
- • 5 weeks of paid annual leave
- • Mandatory health coverage (Social Security + supplementary insurance)
- • Permanent, fixed-term and temporary contracts regulated by the Labour Code
- • Overtime paid at a premium rate
Visa and residence
- • EU/EEA/Swiss nationals: no visa required
- • Non-EU: 'employee' or 'temporary worker' residence permit requested by the employer
- • Labour introduction procedure for shortage occupations
Visa and residence procedures depend on decisions made by the relevant authorities. HORA INTERIM prepares and supports the application where applicable, without any guarantee of outcome.
Recruitment requirements
- • Valid passport
- • Translated and, if necessary, recognised diplomas
- • Criminal record check depending on the sector
- • French level suited to the position
Available jobs in France
All salary figures are indicative monthly gross estimates only. Actual pay varies by employer, region, seniority, contract type and candidate profile, and is not guaranteed by HORA INTERIM.
Mason
1,900 – 2,600 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Carpenter
2,000 – 2,800 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Electrician
2,100 – 3,000 EUR / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Plumber
2,000 – 2,900 EUR / month (indicative)
Permanent / Fixed-term
2-5 years
12 months, renewable
Welder
2,100 – 3,100 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable
Painter
1,850 – 2,500 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
Entry level accepted
3-9 months, renewable
Steel Fixer
1,950 – 2,700 EUR / month (indicative)
Fixed-term / Temporary
1-3 years
6-12 months, renewable