Labour market constraints are a key barrier to the development of road and rail construction in Poland. The problem is not only the limited number of people with specific qualifications, but also the geographical spread of individual investments. Not every employee is prepared to travel for months on end. This problem is also recognised by a company specialising in the construction and modernisation of railway and tramway tracks, the company Tormel Praca Opinions and market forecasts unfortunately do not give an optimistic outlook - this is a challenge today. In which areas are employees already urgently needed today? What skills of the future will the ever-growing market be looking for?
What is the work offered by Tormel like? Specialist opinions
It is no secret that the road and rail construction industry is short of workers at every level. The situation is not made any easier by the investment boom in the development market, which is effectively absorbing more specialists. Work in the construction and expansion of road and rail infrastructure includes a number of different types of specialisation, such as design, earthworks, paving, track laying, bridge and viaduct construction, installation of lighting and signalling, installation of rail and tram traffic control equipment, and electrical and finishing work.
What development opportunities does the job offered by Tormel offer? Candidate feedback indicates not only a deepening of typically technical and specialised skills, but also the honing of soft skills such as communication, teamwork and quick and effective problem solving. The work requires knowledge of specific regulations, standards and technical specifications. It is both physically and mentally demanding. Depending on the position, specialised qualifications are required. Knowledge of Health and Safety is also key.
The job on offer at Tormel - recruiters' feedback speaks volumes - is not only a daily effort to improve one's own qualifications, but also the satisfaction of being involved in important and often impressive projects. Tormel understands that state-of-the-art tools and engineering solutions are required to meet the demands of today's market. This involves large investments not only in equipment, but more importantly in the people who will operate it.
Tormel: work, feedback and market favour are the keys to success!
Operating in the field of infrastructure construction involves a whole range of challenges. Upgrading roads, tracks and their immediate surroundings is costly and time-consuming. It requires perfect integration with the rest of the transport system to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians in the long term. It also requires a broader view of the surroundings and a realistic assessment of the environmental impact of the investment. This is why design work and the ability to implement often complex engineering solutions is so important.
What are the characteristics of the jobs offered by Tormel? Above all, recruiters' feedback points to diversity. Employees are needed at all levels and within different specialisations. Machine operators, welders, road and track workers, as well as foremen - there are never enough hands. Each of these positions not only offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience among specialists. It also offers the prospect of developing and improving one's professional qualifications.
However, the work requires availability - it often involves business trips and night work. The most sought-after qualities in infrastructure construction employees are working autonomy, communication skills and commitment to work. In addition, the ability to analyse facts and cause-and-effect relationships quickly and accurately is particularly useful for dealing with complex engineering problems.
Securing the right staff is an industry-wide challenge. It requires the cooperation of many actors - starting from the ground up at the stage of acquiring certain qualifications. It is crucial to anticipate potential staff shortages early on and react flexibly to prevent this from happening. It is also important to optimise training and the acquisition of specific qualifications. Currently, the time to train a new employee is at least several years.
Tormel work - investor feedback is key here
The road, rail and also tramway network in our country is constantly developing. As Tormel's specialists emphasise, work - investor feedback also underlines this - will gain considerable speed in the coming years. The demand for road and rail workers and engineers capable of designing, building and maintaining modern roads and railways, serving both national and urban transport, is growing every year.
Some of the most crucial skills for the future include the design of rail structures and roads, taking into account operational requirements such as increased durability and reduced adverse environmental impacts.
Over time, road and rail construction will require a range of advanced skills. These will include, among other things, sustainability, i.e. the design and construction of roads and rail networks incorporating green materials and technologies to minimise environmental impact, as well as the integration of modern technologies for traffic management and network control. Used tyres or PET bottles for the production of asphalt, self-repairing concrete pavements, the reuse of waste for the production of new infrastructure components, sensors monitoring the condition of roads and tracks in real time - modern and innovative technologies are already being used on an increasing scale to ensure the durability, efficiency and environmental performance of Polish roads. And this is just the beginning of the road.