Looking for a job: I am a U.K. plumber,with over 25 yrs experience.

Richie1977 wrote on Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:25am:

Hi all,I am just testing the water,I am a 45yr old plumber in U.K,looking to see what work is available for me in Spain,i heard it can be tough,I was not sure if there was any          company’s looking for a new plumber.I am fully qualified and reliable and can also pr...

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...oduce references. I have worked in all aspects of the plumbing industry from site work to high end domestic properties. Thanks for your time,

I will look forward to any response.

Many thanks 

Rich

tebo53 wrote on Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:38am:

Hi Richie,

If you are a UK passport holder and want to live in Spain permanently you will need to have a visa. 

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Since Brexit anyone who wants to live and work in Spain must apply for a job and secure the position first. If you secure the position then the prospective employer will need to apply for a work visa on your behalf from the Spanish consulate in the UK. 

All work positions available must be offered to an EU citizen first by law. 

If you want to retire to Spain then you will need to apply for a non lucrative visa from the Spanish consulate in the UK. 

As a UK passport holder you can't just move to Spain and apply for work and residency. 

Steve 

Herefordjack wrote on Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:15am:

What about if he comes over and sets himself up as an 'autonomo', Steve? What are the requirements? Genuine question.

I know there is enough work for a plumber on my urbanisation and ex pats round about to keep him in work until he retires!

tebo53 wrote on Tue Aug 30, 2022 10:39am:

Yes self employment is possible but definitely not easy to set up and loads of hoops to jump through. 

This is an excellent link with all the information you need:

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https://www.expatica.com/es/working/self-employment/autonomo-spain-471622/

And don't forget that the op might need to take a Spanish driving test 

Steve 

tebo53 wrote on Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:38am:

Hi Richie,

If you are a UK passport holder and want to live in Spain permanently you will need to have a visa. 

Read more...

Since Brexit anyone who wants to live and work in Spain must apply for a job and secure the position first. If you secure the position then the prospective employer will need to apply for a work visa on your behalf from the Spanish consulate in the UK. 

All work positions available must be offered to an EU citizen first by law. 

If you want to retire to Spain then you will need to apply for a non lucrative visa from the Spanish consulate in the UK. 

As a UK passport holder you can't just move to Spain and apply for work and residency. 

Steve 

RichardH wrote on Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:48am:

Forum police whatever the post his nose is in there, pay no heed.