The German defence industry is looking forward to orders worth billions. In order to be able to fulfil the new orders, additional employees need to be hired - including skilled workers. Find out here how you can recruit them for your company in the defence industry despite the shortage of skilled workers!

Boom in the German defence industry

The German defence industry is booming. The EU alone is planning to invest around 800 billion euros in European defence by 2029. Germany's security is to be increased by strengthening and modernising the German armed forces. This is particularly necessary in light of current political and geopolitical developments. 

There are several important defence companies in Germany, all of which are now looking for new employees - often also skilled workers. Incidentally, the ten largest defence companies in Germany are Airbus, Rheinmetall, KNDS, MBDA, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Hensoldt, Diehl, Renk, MTU Aero Engines and Heckler & Koch.

Which trades are particularly in demand in the defence industry?

The production of defence equipment is a complex and technologically demanding process. In addition to engineers, technicians and scientists, craftsmen are also required. The most important trades in the defence industry are as follows:

1. Welders: are essential for the manufacture of armour, weapon casings and many other products in the defence industry.
2. CNC lathe operators:They are needed for the precise manufacture of the components used to build military equipment.
3. Mechatronics engineers: build and repair complex military systems such as drones.
4. Weapons technicians:They are responsible for the development and assembly of all types of weapons and the associated ammunition.
5. Carpenters and joiners: are needed in the defence industry, e.g. for the interior fittings of vehicles and specialised wooden components.
6. Metalworkers: take over the construction of metal structures that are used almost everywhere in the defence industry. 

The shortage of skilled labour in the defence industry

The shortage of skilled labour in Germany has reached striking proportions. In almost every sector, there are companies that simply cannot fill their vacancies. According to Figures from the German Economic Institute (IW) there are a total of over half a million jobs in Germany. And the defence industry is also facing the major challenge of recruiting new employees - especially now that the order books are full and national and European security depends on the fulfilment of these orders.

The impact of the skills shortage on the defence industry could be severe. If German defence companies are unable to recruit enough new employees, this could become a problem with geopolitical implications.

So what strategies are there to combat the shortage of skilled labour in the defence sector? How are German companies in the defence industry trying to attract new, qualified employees despite the shortage of personnel?

How can temporary work counteract the shortage of skilled labour?

The simplest solution is probably temporary work (also known as personnel leasing or employee leasing). With temporary work, companies borrow employees from another company for a certain period of time.

We have been specialising in temporary work - especially from Eastern Europe. We find and place qualified temporary workers from countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Romania,the Balkan states, Hungary,Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia and more.

The Polish temporary workers are interesting in this context, considering Poland's important role in the European defence industry. Furthermore, Polish temporary workers often have a very good command of German and are ready for immediate deployment.

We have many years of experience in personnel leasing for safety-critical sectors such as the defense industry. In order to safely overcome all legal and regulatory hurdles, it is advisable to work with an experienced, reliable partner. And that is exactly what we have been for over 30 years. 

Overall, personnel leasing is an excellent solution to the shortage of skilled labour in the defence industry. Of course, personnel leasing or temporary work does not only work in the defence industry, but in all other industries as well. 

If you have any questions about skilled trades in the defence industry and temporary work in general, please contact our team! We will be happy to answer your questions. We can also provide you with a non-binding offer for recruitment within two working days. 

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