An increasing number of tradesmen are seeking employment overseas as work in the UK dries up, according to a new report.
A survey carried out by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) of its members found that many are being attracted by the allure of using an overseas recruitment agency and heading abroad, where work is plentiful and their skills can be put to good use.
CIF spokesman Martin Whelan said that the lack of large-scale projects in the UK is “hugely concerning’” for tradesmen, leading to an exodus as many turn to overseas recruitment and seek a stable salary abroad.
“All our companies are looking abroad for work now, and skilled managers and hugely expensive building equipment are moving out of the country,” Mr Whelan said.
It comes after a recent study carried out by Badenoch and Clark found that a lack of work during the recession has forced many people to take on a job in a different sector to pay the bills.
Posted by Peter Arkwright
European Recuitment Agency
March 24, 2010
Tradesmen