Transport & Distribution
Logistics Workers for Poland
Poland's strategic location makes it Europe's logistics crossroads. Join the fast-growing transport and delivery sector.
Poland's logistics sector employs over 1 million workers and is growing 8% annually.
We recruit delivery drivers, logistics coordinators, and distribution center staff for Polish operations.
Typical Salary
PLN 5,000 – 7,500 per month (€1,150 – €1,750)
Depending on experience, certifications, and employer package.
Requirements
Benefits
A Typical Working Day
6:00 AM — Morning team assembly, receive barcode scanners and tasks
6:15 AM — Drive electric forklift or pallet jack to locate product batches
9:00 AM — Breakfast break — 20 minutes in the canteen
9:20 AM — Perform inventory checks, pack orders, and apply barcode labels
12:30 PM — Lunch break — warm soup and sandwich in the staff room
1:00 PM — Load pallets onto transport trucks, verify dispatch documentation
1:45 PM — Perform scanner diagnostic checks, report storage layout issues
2:00 PM — Clean loading docks, return scanners, log off timesheet
Local Tips and Advice
Get your PESEL number and register your address to avoid tax complications
Polish employers verify forklift licenses (UDT) — carry your card on shift
Set up your ZUS account to monitor your social security and pension payments
Open a bank account at PKO BP or mBank for monthly salary transfers
Polish winters are freezing: warehouses are heated, but dress in thermal base layers
Learn basic logistics terms: paleta (pallet), wózek widłowy (forklift), skaner (scanner)
How It Works
Recruitment Process
Submit application with valid C/CE driving licence (digital tachograph card copy), ADR certificate if applicable, and 3-year employment history
Licence verification and driving record check by Polish transport employer; CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) validity confirmed
Video interview with logistics employer (fleet manager or dispatcher); Umowa o pracę (employment contract) issued with PTS (Polish Transport Society) rate-compliant wages
Zezwolenie na pracę (Type A work permit) application filed by employer with regional Starosta or Voivode — 3–5 weeks processing for non-EU nationals
Polish national visa (Category D) issued at Polish consulate in home country; valid to present for PESEL registration
Arrival in Poland: PESEL number at gmina (local authority), ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych) social insurance auto-enrolled by employer, bank account at PKO BP or ING, fleet induction and tachograph card activation
Candidate Route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Polish driving license?
EU license holders can drive directly. Others may need license conversion — we assist with the process.
What types of vehicles?
Vans (up to 3.5t), trucks, and specialized transport depending on the role.