South Asia · Sourcing market

Recruiting Pakistani trades, drivers and technicians

A reliable source of heavy construction, fabrication and transport manpower with a strong record of long UAE tenures.

Roles we supply from Pakistan

  • Welders & fabricators
  • Heavy vehicle drivers
  • Riggers & scaffolders
  • Plant & crane operators
  • Security personnel
  • Mechanical technicians

Why UAE employers hire from Pakistan

  • Excellent 3G/6G welders and structural fabricators
  • Deep pool of licensed heavy vehicle and equipment operators
  • High retention on multi-year GCC contracts
  • Competitive cost base for large-volume mobilisations

How we source and screen in Pakistan

Sourcing hubs in Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. Practical trade tests and licence verification before offer; Protector of Emigrants processing built into the timeline.

  1. 01

    Brief

    We agree roles, headcount, budget bands and mobilisation dates with you.

  2. 02

    Source in market

    Partner offices activate local pipelines in the right country.

  3. 03

    Screen & verify

    Trade tests, credential and licence checks, medicals and references.

  4. 04

    Deploy to the UAE

    Visa, attestation, travel and on-arrival onboarding handled end to end.

Cities we recruit from in Pakistan

Hiring from Pakistan to Dubai — common questions

  • Timelines depend on the roles and headcount. For volume trades we typically work to four to eight weeks from approved brief to arrival in the UAE, covering sourcing, trade testing, medicals, visa processing and travel. Licensed or regulated roles take longer because of credential verification and UAE licensing steps.
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