construction and finishing trade
Shortage of young talent meets full order books
The construction and finishing industry is one of the most important economic sectors in Germany. Residential construction, renovation, energy-efficient modernization, and infrastructure have ensured high capacity utilization for companies for years—at the same time, there is a massive shortage of qualified young talent.
The current situation
Many companies have full order books but no longer have the personnel to fulfill them.
A large proportion of skilled workers will retire in the coming years.
The number of applicants for training positions is steadily declining.
Training positions remain unfilled despite good prospects
The challenge for businesses
Too few suitable applications
Recruiting is very time-consuming
Lack of planning certainty for coming training years
Competitive pressure for suitable trainees
Our solution
We support companies in the construction and finishing trades in the targeted placement of motivated trainees and skilled workers
Structured placement process
Appropriate preselection of applicants
Planning security for the start of training
Personal contact person
Our placement focus
Bricklayer
Duration: 3 years
Why searched: Basic occupation in the construction industry with consistently high demand. Central role in new construction and renovation.
- Gardens and parks
- Paving and road construction
- Maintenance of green spaces and outdoor facilities
Gardener – Gardening and landscaping
Duration: 3 years
Why searched: Severe shortage of skilled workers in the municipal and private sectors. Growing importance of outdoor facilities and urban greening.
- Gardens and parks
- Paving and road construction
- Maintenance of green spaces and outdoor facilities
Tile, slab, and mosaic layer
Why searched: High demand in new construction and renovation. Specialized profession with few applicants.
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Residential and commercial real estate
- Indoor and outdoor areas
Painter and varnisher
Why searched: Continuous demand due to renovation and modernization. Versatile use indoors and outdoors.
- Interior spaces and facades
- Surface coating and protection
- Renovation and expansion projects
Carpenter
Why searched: High demand for skilled workers in the skilled trades. Combination of manual work, technology, and precision.
- Furniture and interior design
- Window and door construction
- Workshop and construction site use
Construction worker
Why searched: Can be deployed quickly on construction sites.
- interior finishing
- drywall
Building cleaner (assistant / partial qualification)
Why searched: Very high demand in the public and private sectors.
- building cleaning
- facility management
Secure your skilled workers now
- Plan early for the start of training in summer/fall 2026.
