How can Ukrainians find
work in the UK?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for a job in the UK can feel challenging, especially if you have only recently moved to the country. However, there are many tools and resources available to help you find employment, including:

• job search websites

• recruitment agencies

• government employment services

• professional social networks

Many employers in the UK recruit staff through recruitment agencies, so using several job‑search channels at the same time significantly increases your chances of finding work more quickly.

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Main Job Search Websites

The most common way to look for work is through dedicated job search platforms.

Indeed

https://www.indeed.co.uk One of the largest job search websites in the UK, offering vacancies in almost every sector — from hospitality to IT.

You can:

• create a profile

• upload your CV

• receive job alerts

• apply directly through the website

Reed

https://www.reed.co.uk One of the oldest job sites in the UK. It often features vacancies in office work, education, accounting, and finance.

Totaljobs

https://www.totaljobs.com Suitable for finding roles across a wide range of industries — from administrative to technical.

CV‑Library

https://www.cv-library.co.uk Widely used by recruiters. If you upload your CV, employers may contact you directly.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com A professional social network and a powerful tool for job searching and connecting with employers.

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Government Job Search Resources

The UK Government also provides its own job search platform:

Find a Job

https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job

Benefits include:

• vacancies across the whole country

• verified employers

• convenient filters by location and profession

You can also visit Jobcentre Plus.

Jobcentres can help you:

• prepare a CV

• get ready for interviews

• find vacancies

• enrol on free courses

Recruitment Agencies

Recruitment agencies play a very important role in the UK job market. Many companies prefer to hire staff through them.

Important to know: agency services are free for candidates — employers pay the fees.

Agencies can help you:

• find suitable vacancies

• improve your CV

• arrange interviews

• secure temporary or permanent work

Large International Recruitment Agencies

Adecco

https://www.adecco.co.uk Offers roles in:

• logistics

• administration

• manufacturing

• office work

Randstad

https://www.randstad.co.uk Works across sectors such as:

• IT

• finance

• education

• engineering

Manpower

https://www.manpower.co.uk Often offers:

• temporary work

• warehouse roles

• administrative positions

Hays

https://www.hays.co.uk Focuses on professional roles in:

• finance

• IT

• marketing

• management

Michael Page

https://www.michaelpage.co.uk Specialises in mid‑level and senior professional recruitment.

Specialist Recruitment Agencies

Some UK agencies focus on specific professions.

Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare https://www.medacs.com Recruits:

• doctors

• nurses

• healthcare assistants

Pulse Jobs https://www.pulsejobs.com Offers roles for healthcare and social care workers.

Education

Teaching Personnel https://www.teachingpersonnel.com Helps find work for:

• teachers

• teaching assistants

• tutors

Prospero Teaching https://www.prosperoteaching.com One of the largest agencies for school‑based roles.

Hospitality

Berkeley Scott https://www.berkeley-scott.co.uk Vacancies for:

• chefs

• baristas

• waiters

• hotel staff

Goldstar Chefs https://www.goldstarchefs.co.uk Specialises in chef and restaurant roles.

Where to Find Work Without Strong English

Many people worry that it is difficult to find a job without good English. In reality, there are many roles in the UK where a basic level of English is enough.

Warehousing and Logistics

Common roles:

• warehouse operative

• picker/packer

• parcel sorter

Typical duties:

• packing goods

• preparing orders

• using scanners

Often available through agencies such as Adecco, Manpower, and Randstad.

Cleaning

Common roles:

• cleaner

• hotel cleaner

• office cleaner

• housekeeping

Many teams are international, so high‑level English is not always required.

Restaurants and Cafés

Roles include:

• kitchen porter

• kitchen assistant

• dishwasher

Often available through hospitality agencies.

Care Work

Popular roles:

• care assistant

• support worker

Frequently offered through healthcare agencies such as Medacs Healthcare and Pulse Jobs.

Social Media and Local Communities

Sometimes jobs can be found more quickly through:

• Facebook groups

• Telegram channels

• local Ukrainian communities

Examples:

• Jobs in Birmingham

• Ukrainian Jobs UK

• Hospitality Jobs UK

Useful Tips

• Prepare a strong CV — in the UK it is usually 1–2 pages.

• Write a cover letter — even a short one increases your chances of getting an interview.

• Apply widely — sometimes you need to send 20–30 applications before receiving your first interview.

Improve Your English

Even a basic level of English helps you find work more quickly.

There are many free ESOL courses in the UK offered by:

• colleges

• charities

• community organisations

 

Summary

There are many ways to find a job in the UK. The best strategy is to use several tools at once:

• job search websites

• recruitment agencies

• government services

• social media

Active searching, sending applications regularly, and using different resources greatly increase your chances of finding work and building a career in the United Kingdom.