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UK labor shortage: thousands of vacancies for Portuguese speakers are open in different positions. The vacancies in the UK offer attractive salaries and many benefits, find out how to apply!
The United Kingdom is the world's fifth largest economy and, as it does business with countries all over the world, there are job openings for Portuguese speakers in many areas. For example, there are currently over 3 job openings in the United Kingdom on the professional social network LinkedIn. Many of these opportunities were created after the severe labor shortage in the United Kingdom.
Top jobs for Portuguese speakers in the UK
With the rising cost of living in the UK, more and more professionals are doing the math and discussing the value of salaries. Therefore, those who intend to live and work in the European country should be aware of the main opportunities generated by the labor shortage in the UK:
Warehouse Operator – Portuguese Speaker
ATLUK seeks candidates who are highly organized, self-motivated, enjoy working on efficient processes, and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. Skills such as warehouse operator, good organizational skills, ability to meet the physical demands of the job, among others, are also required.
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- Marine Services has job openings at Porto do Açú for Painters, Scaffolders, Welders, Boilermakers and more! Plus attractive benefits!
ADSEO Quality Assurance – Brazilian Portuguese
The famous company TikTok requires minimum 1 year qualifications in QA or relevant experience in trust and security or policy in a large technology or media company, demonstrate broad understanding of their business needs, strategic thinking skills and ability to make good decisions in complex situations, familiarity with the labeling business logic and way of working of upstream and downstream teams.
Customer Service in Brazilian Portuguese
Passion for providing exceptional customer service, good people skills, verbal and written fluency in Brazilian Portuguese, good communication in English, ability to multitask, solution-oriented, and computer, literacy and numeracy skills required.
Multilingual Medical Information Specialist – Portuguese
Required: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or degree in nursing or degree in pharmacy, fluency in Portuguese at native language level, strong translation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, professional telephone etiquette and empathetic customer service skills.
How to apply for jobs in the United Kingdom?
Those who want to take advantage of the labor shortage in the UK and find out about all the vacancies for Portuguese speakers should visit the professional social network LinkedIn. The professional social network shows vacancies in the UK and can also help professionals connect with recruiters and professionals in the sector.
It is important to mention that, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the highest paid sector in the UK is finance and insurance. The average weekly wage in this sector is £2.617 in March 2024, considerably higher than any other sector.
Yes, the second largest sector with vacancies for Portuguese speakers is in mining and quarrying, with an average weekly wage of £1.689. Furthermore, information and communications professionals are the next most lucrative sector, with average weekly earnings of £1.334, followed by chemical and man-made fibre production, which receives an average of £1.318 per week.
However, in terms of the lowest salaries in jobs in the United Kingdom, the accommodation and food sector appears to be the one that pays the lowest amounts in the country.
Thus, ONS data shows that the average weekly wage in this sector is just £332 and the retail and repair trade also pays its employees poorly, with average weekly earnings of €425.
Find out how a Brazilian can obtain a visa to work and live in the United Kingdom
For a Brazilian to obtain a work visa in the United Kingdom, the first step is to obtain a job offer from a British company that is willing to sponsor the visa. The most common type is the “Skilled Worker Visa”, intended for skilled workers in areas such as technology, engineering, health, and other sectors with high demand. The company offering the vacancy must be licensed by the UK government as a “sponsor” and issue a “Certificate of Sponsorship” (COS), which is essential for visa application.
Once the job offer is received, the candidate must prove that the position is on the list of skilled occupations and that the salary offered meets the minimum criteria required by the British government. In addition, it is necessary to have proficiency in English, usually proven by an exam such as IELTS.
O visa application process is done onlineand the candidate must pay the corresponding fees, which may vary depending on the type of visa and its duration. It is also important to consider paying the “Immigration Health Surcharge”, a fee that guarantees access to the UK healthcare system during the period of residence.
After submitting the documentation, the Brazilian must go to a visa application center to have their fingerprints taken and photos taken. The processing time can take from three to eight weeks, depending on the option chosen. Once approved, the visa allows the worker to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to five years, with the possibility of renewal or even application for permanent residence.
UK minimum wage in 2024
Even with the UK's labor shortage, salaries are competitive, especially for skilled and bilingual professionals. The minimum wage is set by hour, age and work experience.
The United Kingdom has two types of pay for workers: the national minimum wage for people aged 16 to 22, with the exception of people who work in their employer's home or do voluntary work, and the national living wage for workers over 23.
If we consider the salary of a professional aged 23 or over who works 40 hours a week, his monthly earnings, according to the minimum wage in England, will be £1667,20. There are several aspects that must be taken into account when calculating a professional's salary, from his or her experience to the location where he or she works.
On average, Brazilians can earn between £1500 and £3000, depending on their age, working hours and industry. Many people work in the tourism, hotel and culinary sectors. To give you an idea, professionals who work in delivery can earn between £3 and £7 per delivery, depending on the distance and the company hiring them.
As mentioned above, average pay varies dramatically depending on a person’s age, occupation and location in the UK. According to ONS figures, workers aged between 40 and 49 receive the highest weekly pay.
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