Project teams · Ukrainian crews for projects in Europe and beyond
Complete teams, staffed for as long as your project runs.
We put together crews of four to forty people, led by a foreman who speaks your language. We recruit them, bring them to your site and replace anyone who leaves, so your managers deal with one lead, not with recruiting.
German-owned and managed, in Ukraine since 2006
Who we are
The foreman speaks your language
The crew speaks Ukrainian
Right to work checked before anyone starts
No permit, no start
Three clear fees
Advertising · departure · monthly
Who this is for
Built for projects where one hire is not enough
- A cleaning, facility or hospitality company that needs several people per site and cannot fill its shifts locally.
- A construction, energy or industrial contractor that needs a trained crew on a fixed date, for months or years.
- A company working far from home, where skilled local labour is scarce and a self-contained team with its own lead works best.
Project types
Six kinds of project we staff
The team structure stays the same. What changes is the qualification each role needs, and with it where the people can come from.
Facility services and cleaning
Maintenance and final cleaning for offices, hospitals, hotels and industrial sites, in day or night shifts.
Roles: cleaners, housekeeping staff, floaters. Level: entry level.
Hospitality and hotel openings
Pre-opening hiring and running teams for hotels, restaurants and airport retail. We have recruited at volume for a hotel opening in Dubai.
Roles: housekeeping, kitchen, service, front office. Level: entry level to skilled.
Manufacturing and logistics
Shift crews for production lines, packing, warehouses and food plants, including seasonal peaks.
Roles: production workers, machine operators, forklift drivers, pickers. Level: entry level to semi-skilled.
Construction and building trades
Finishing, installation and site support crews working under the general contractor's site management.
Roles: drywall fitters, painters, tilers, scaffolders, helpers. Level: semi-skilled to skilled.
Energy and industrial maintenance
Installation, overhaul and maintenance crews for power plants, wind parks and process industry. We have staffed a wind-park construction and a gas-turbine service project.
Roles: welders, mechanics, electricians, HSE engineers, foremen. Level: skilled to specialist.
Projects outside Europe
Self-contained crews deployed to the Middle East and Africa, with visas, travel in numbered teams, on-site timesheets and monthly pay.
Roles: trades, technicians, engineers, supervisors. Level: skilled to specialist.
Qualification requirements
What the role requires decides where the people can come from
Before we start a search, we tell you which roles can be filled legally in your country, from which pools, and how long that takes. If a role cannot be filled legally, we say so.
| Level | Typical roles | How we check | Where the people come from (Germany, Switzerland, EU) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level no formal qualification | Cleaners, housekeeping, kitchen helpers, warehouse and production helpers | Paid trial shift, references, reliability, shift availability | Only people who already have the right to work there: Ukrainians under temporary protection living in the country, and EU citizens. In Germany, nationals of the Western Balkans by direct hire within the annual quota. | About 4 weeks |
| Semi-skilled experience or a licence | Machine operators, forklift drivers, assemblers, painters, scaffolders | Licence or certificate check, practical test, references | As for entry level. Licences such as forklift permits may need a local refresher course. | 4–6 weeks |
| Skilled trades vocational qualification | Welders, electricians, mechanics, pipefitters, HVAC technicians | Hand trade test with a written result, welding certificates to EN ISO 9606, diplomas and work records | People already living in the EU, plus skilled-worker visas. These need a qualification recognised in the destination country, a job offer and, for some routes, a minimum salary. We prepare the documents and the recognition file. | 6 weeks from the EU; several months with a visa |
| Specialists and supervisors degree or long experience | Engineers, HSE engineers, site managers, foremen | Structured interview, references, language test | EU citizens and diaspora, the EU Blue Card for degree holders, and the Swiss quota permits for qualified specialists. | 2–4 months |
| Team leads on every team | Foreman and deputy | Language test at B1 to B2 in the site language, leadership interview, trial shift | Ukrainian-speaking residents of the destination country with good local language skills, and bilingual EU citizens. | Hired first, 2–3 weeks |
Under martial law, most Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 may leave Ukraine only on legal grounds. For male-dominated trades we therefore recruit mainly among Ukrainians already living in the EU and among EU citizens. We do not send anyone abroad without a valid work permit and visa, and we do not post or lease workers from Ukraine into countries where that is not allowed.
The team
One structure, whatever the project
Two people on every team speak your language. Your managers give instructions to the foreman; the foreman leads the crew in Ukrainian. Work instructions, safety briefings and checklists come in both languages.
Foreman
Your single contact. Plans shifts, gives instructions, checks quality, signs timesheets.
Deputy
Leads a second shift or site, stands in for the foreman, trains new crew members.
Crew
Qualified for the role, tested before the first shift. The local language is not required.
Bench
Pre-checked candidates ready to step in when someone leaves, falls ill or goes on leave.
How it works
From brief to first shift, then for as long as the project runs
1 · Brief
Sites, roles, qualifications, shift patterns, start date and who will employ the team.
2 · Advertising and branding
Job ads and project promotion material in Ukrainian, with employer and project branding that shows candidates who you are and what the work involves.
3 · Legal route
For each role, the pools that can legally work in your country and the lead time. No surprises later.
4 · Sourcing
Our candidate database built since 2006, Ukrainian job boards, diaspora communities across Europe and EU job boards.
5 · Testing
Trial shift or hand trade test with a written result, document check, references. The foreman joins the selection.
6 · Mobilisation
Contracts, permits, registration, travel in numbered teams, housing where needed, site induction.
7 · Remote support
Support for the crew in Ukrainian by phone, chat and video call: regular check-ins, help with authorities, a monthly report to you. On site, the foreman leads the team.
8 · Replenishment
Leavers are replaced from the bench. Replacements are covered by the monthly fee.
Employment
Three ways to employ the team
You employ
The crew joins your payroll. We recruit, mobilise and keep the team staffed. The simplest route in Germany and Switzerland.
A licensed partner leases the team
A licensed staffing company in the destination country employs the crew and charges you an hourly rate. Useful for short contracts and peaks.
We employ
In Ukraine, and on projects where our own contract is the compliant route, we employ the team and run payroll.
How you pay
Three fees, each tied to a stage of the project
You pay for what has happened, not for promises. Most of the cost comes as a monthly fee while the team is working for you.
1 · Advertising fee
Due at the start of the project. Covers job advertising, promotion of your company to candidates, and the project briefing material we prepare for them.
2 · Departure fee
Due when the team travels. Covers visa and travel expenses. Not charged for people who already live near your site.
3 · Monthly fee
Due for each team member on site. Covers recruitment, ongoing care for the crew and the replacement pool, so every replacement is included.
The amounts depend on the roles, the country and the team size. You receive a quote after the brief. Contract with APEX AV LLC (Ukraine) or FossaTech EOOD (EU — VAT, reverse charge).
What we need from you
Good candidates choose a project they can picture
We turn your information into a project summary for candidates, in Ukrainian. The more concrete it is, the faster we fill the team and the longer people stay.
- Project description — location, staff housing, employment conditions, the legal set-up and information about your company.
- Requirements — the qualifications, language skills and work experience each role needs.
- Questions and tests — any technical questions or practical tests you want candidates to pass.
- References and voices — customer references, testimonials from your staff, and a short video message from the owner or director.
- Work and living conditions — a description with photos and videos of the workplace and the accommodation.
What we prepare from it
From your information we produce one approved set of advertising and candidate material. Every advertisement, recruiter and channel works from the same facts, so no candidate is promised something the project does not offer.
| Material | Essential content | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Master vacancy and project fact sheet | Employer and recruiter identity; role; location; duties; eligibility; salary; hours; contract duration; accommodation; transport; costs; start date; contact details | Single approved source for every advertisement and recruiter |
| Job-board advertisement | Job title, country and city, core duties, pay basis, main requirements, key benefits, start date, application method | Attract suitable applicants and support initial self-selection |
| Social-media creatives | Clear role and destination, accurate pay headline, main benefits and requirements, contact or application link | Generate interest without concealing material conditions |
| Candidate landing page | Full vacancy, employer information, workplace details, relocation arrangements, FAQs, application form | Give candidates one place to verify the offer |
| Earnings-and-cost breakdown | Gross pay, assumed hours, estimated deductions, accommodation and transport charges, payment dates, likely initial expenses | Explain the difference between advertised earnings and money available after costs |
| Accommodation information sheet | Actual photos, room occupancy, facilities, location or area, commute, charges, deposit, house rules | Make living conditions explicit before departure |
| Workplace photos or short video | Actual tasks, equipment, work environment, protective clothing, shift context | Show what the work involves rather than relying on generic imagery |
| Candidate FAQ | Permits, documents, language, pay, overtime, accommodation, travel, insurance, support, early departure | Keep answers consistent across recruiters and channels |
| Recruiter call and messaging script | Qualification questions, approved project explanation, cost disclosure, next steps | Prevent contradictory or exaggerated promises |
| Application and document checklist | Application stages, documents required at each stage, responsible contact, indicative timing | Help candidates prepare without requesting unnecessary documents too early |
| Offer and pre-departure pack | Confirmed terms, contract, arrival instructions, accommodation arrangements, contacts, first-day instructions | Move from advertising claims to an actionable individual arrangement |
Before you write
Questions companies ask first
Can you send workers from Ukraine to work for us in Germany or Switzerland?
Not as posted or leased workers from a Ukrainian company: that is not allowed. For entry-level roles we recruit people who already have the right to work there. For skilled roles we can bring people in on a proper skilled-worker visa.
Do our managers need to speak Ukrainian?
No. Every team has a foreman and a deputy who speak your language, and all work instructions are bilingual.
How do you check qualifications?
With practical tests, not CVs alone: a paid trial shift for entry-level roles, a hand trade test with a written result for trades, and certificate and reference checks for everyone.
What happens when someone leaves?
We replace them from the bench, usually within two weeks. The replacement is covered by the monthly fee.
How small can a team be?
From four people. Below that, our individual recruiting is the better fit.
Related
What usually comes next
Employ without an entity
Your people on our compliant contract — outstaffing, employer of record, permits for foreign staff.
Project reference
Deploying tradesmen abroad, then keeping them paid, over three years.
Get started
Tell us about the project — we reply within one business day
Sites, roles, team size and start date are enough for a first answer on feasibility, lead time and cost. The full project material can follow once we agree to go ahead.
- stefan@claruskiev.com
- +380 63 82 97 791 — ENG · GER · UKR
- Reply within one business day
- Contract with APEX AV LLC (Ukraine) or FossaTech EOOD (EU — VAT, reverse charge)