Ireland is Hiring! Factory Jobs with Visa Sponsorship 2025

Why Ireland Is Hiring Foreigners for Factory Work

Ireland is booming in several industries—food production, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and tech hardware. But here’s the twist: the country is facing a serious labor shortage, especially for factory and manufacturing roles. With fewer local applicants, companies are turning to foreign workers. That’s where you come in.

To attract reliable, hard-working employees from outside the EU, many employers are offering visa sponsorships, making it easier for you to live and work legally in Ireland. 

Types of Factory Jobs Available in 2025

You don’t need high-level qualifications or fluent English for many of these roles. Most factory jobs are entry-level, and training is provided.

Here are the most common factory jobs hiring foreigners:

• Production line workers
• Food processing and packing staff
• Warehouse and logistics assistants
• Machine operators (after training)
• Cleaning and sanitation workers
• Packaging and labeling staff
• Meat factory workers
• Assembly line helpers

Whether it’s packing chocolates, assembling electronics, or working in dairy or meat plants, the options are real—and open to non-EU nationals.

Salary and Work Conditions

So, how much can you expect to earn?

Typical pay:

• €11.30 to €14.50/hour (minimum wage to higher-skilled roles)
• Average monthly income: €1,800 to €2,400 (after taxes)
• Overtime rates: 1.5x pay for weekends or night shifts

Benefits may include:

• Free or subsidized accommodation
• Transport to and from the factory
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Health insurance (in some roles)
• Training and potential for promotion

Many companies provide uniforms, meals, and access to safety programs too.

What Does Visa Sponsorship Mean?

Visa sponsorship means your Irish employer helps you get legal permission to work in Ireland.

They must apply for a General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Permit on your behalf. For factory jobs, the General Employment Permit is the usual route.

Once approved:

• You get an official job offer
• Your work permit is issued
• You can apply for a visa and then travel to Ireland legally

Who Can Apply?

The best part? You don’t need a university degree or years of experience.

Basic requirements:

• Age 18–50
• Physically fit and willing to work standing or on shifts
• Basic English skills (reading labels, understanding instructions)
• Valid passport
• No criminal record
• Open to full-time factory work
• Willing to relocate and adapt to factory life

Experience in factories, farms, warehouses, or fast-paced environments is a plus—but not necessary.

Who Can Apply from Outside Ireland?

These jobs are open to non-EU and non-EEA nationals, including people from:

• India
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Bangladesh
• Philippines
• Vietnam
• Sri Lanka
• South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi
• Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Eritrean, Somalia
• Ukraine, Georgia and others

Your nationality won’t hold you back if the employer is willing to sponsor you.

Once you receive a job offer, the employer will start your visa process.

 Visa and Travel

The employer will apply for your Employment Permit. Once approved:

1. You apply for a D-type visa at the Irish Embassy
2. Submit your documents
3. Wait for approval (typically 4–8 weeks)
4. Book your ticket and start your new chapter in Ireland!

When to Apply?

Factory jobs in Ireland are available year-round, but the peak hiring periods are:

• January to March (new contracts begin)
• July to September (seasonal demand increases)

Don’t wait too long—apply early to be ready for 2025.