How to Write a CV for Manual Labor Jobs
An employer looking for a warehouse worker, welder, or driver reviews CVs in mere seconds. What counts is what you can do, your qualifications, and when you can start.
Contact Information at the Top
First name and last name, phone number, email, and city. If you have WhatsApp, add it – for recruitment abroad, this is often the fastest way to get in touch.
Experience – Be Specific
List your recent workplaces: position, company, country, and period. Under each, write 2–3 sentences about what you did: “operated a forklift, order picking, 150 pallets per shift” says more than “worked in a warehouse.”
Qualifications and Courses
This is often the most important section: driver’s license (categories), UDT forklift certifications, SEP, MIG/MAG/TIG welding, driver card, first aid course. Provide expiration dates if the qualification expires.
Languages
Honestly state your communication level, e.g., “German – basic, understand instructions on construction sites.” The employer will verify it anyway.
Availability
When you can start, whether you’re interested in going abroad, shift work, or weekends. This saves time for both parties.
What Not to Include
PESEL number, ID card number, pictures of documents, or health information – these are not needed at the application stage.
You can upload your CV in PDF format in the candidate panel and use it for every application.