A damp stain spreading across a ceiling in a Jerusalem apartment, a solar water heater on a Haifa rooftop that has stopped heating, a new tower in Netanya waiting for hundreds of bathrooms to be connected: these are the everyday challenges that keep Israeli plumbers busy. Plumbing may be less visible than other trades, but … Read more
Construction is one of the biggest employers of foreign workers in Israel. Apartment towers are rising in cities from Haifa to Beersheba, light rail and highway projects are reshaping transport, and damaged areas need rebuilding. The industry has long depended on outside labour, and after Palestinian workers were largely barred from entering Israel from late … Read more
On the twentieth floor of a new residential tower in Petah Tikva, a crew of carpenters is fixing plywood panels and steel props into place, preparing the mould for tomorrow’s concrete slab. Across town, in a small industrial zone workshop, another carpenter is cutting cabinet doors on a CNC machine for a family kitchen. Both … Read more
Israel’s health system is known internationally for advanced hospitals, strong research and a universal health insurance model run through health funds. Behind this system is a nursing workforce that has been under pressure for years. Israel has a relatively low number of nurses per person compared with many developed countries, hospitals regularly report staff shortages, … Read more
Drive through almost any Israeli city today and you will see cranes above new apartment towers, rows of solar panels on warehouse roofs and electric car chargers appearing in parking garages. Every one of these projects needs electricians. From wiring a family flat in Be’er Sheva to maintaining a semiconductor plant in Kiryat Gat or … Read more
Security is part of daily life in Israel in a way that few other countries experience. Guards stand at the entrances of shopping malls, bus stations, hospitals, universities, government offices and many residential buildings. Schools have security staff, event venues screen visitors and large companies employ teams to protect their premises. This visible demand leads … Read more
On a Friday afternoon at a Dead Sea resort, the lobby fills with families arriving for the weekend, the kitchen finishes preparing Shabbat dinner hours in advance, and housekeepers rush to turn over rooms before candle lighting. A few hours north, Jerusalem hotels welcome pilgrims and tour groups, while Tel Aviv’s boutique hotels prepare for … Read more
Israel’s manufacturing sector is broader than many people realise. Alongside its famous technology industry, the country has food processing plants, plastics and packaging factories, metal workshops, chemical and pharmaceutical facilities, building materials producers and textile units. Many of these factories have faced labour shortages in recent years, and the government has gradually opened routes for … Read more
Every morning, long before the first office workers reach Tel Aviv, thousands of drivers are already on Israel’s roads. Bus drivers start their routes from depots in Be’er Sheva and Haifa, truckers bring fresh produce from the Jordan Valley to city markets, and couriers load vans with parcels ordered online the night before. Driving is … Read more
Airport jobs in Israel include passenger service agents, check-in staff, aviation security screeners, ramp and baggage handlers, aircraft cleaners, cargo and logistics staff, duty-free and retail sales staff, food and beverage workers, aircraft maintenance technicians, flight attendants, airport operations staff and drivers. Most of these jobs are based at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel … Read more