Drywall & Plastering Specialist

Kopavogi, Iceland Commercial Construction Sites, Interior Refurbishment & Industrial Facilities Full-Time Permanent (CDI) with Statutory Probation 16 Open Seats

Role Overview & Workplace Context

EB-IS-281-J08

Drywall taping and airless painting technicians needed for Perago Bygg ehf. refurbishment and facility projects.

Operating Workplace & Facility: Commercial Construction Sites, Interior Refurbishment & Industrial Facilities Kopavogi, Iceland

Employer Sector & Disclosure Tier: Painters Licensed Construction & Interior Finishing Contractor

Working Hours & Schedule: 40 hours / week (Standard Full-Time) Standard statutory weekly rest protected

Shifts & Overtime Compensation: Standard Day Shift (07:30 - 16:30); Occasional Saturday Overtime (+50%) Overtime paid according to collective agreements

Contract Duration & Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (CDI) with Statutory Probation Statutory 3-to-6 month probation period

Candidate Eligibility & Nationalities: All International Nationalities Eligible (Non-EU & Third-Country Applicants) Equal opportunity statutory sponsorship

Main Operational Duties & Daily Workflows

Candidates selected for this opening will carry out the following primary daily tasks in compliance with employer SOPs and safety protocols:

Surface prep, sanding, and spray painting.
Plasterboard jointing and finish skimming.

Experience, Education & Licence Prerequisites

Experience Prerequisite: 1+ Year Painting / Drywall

Educational Level: Vocational Certificate in Surface Preparation or Secondary School

Licence & Certifications: Trade Qualification or 1+ Year Painting & Finishing Experience

Language Prerequisite: Basic English

Core Candidate Competencies:

Good attention to detail.
Clean police conduct certificate with zero disqualifying criminal convictions.
Medical fitness certificate for workplace physical and operational duties.

Full Benefits, Accommodation & Relocation Package

All employment offers coordinated through Nexus Point include statutory European social safety nets, healthcare enrollment, and settlement provisions:

Employer-Provided Staff Accommodation Furnished company-managed staff housing or shared apartment with bed, high-speed Wi-Fi, heating, and fully equipped shared kitchen amenities provided.

Public Transit Pass / Company Shuttle Employer-subsidized monthly public transit card or complimentary worker shuttle service running on all operational shift timings.

Subsidized Staff Canteen / Meal Vouchers Free on-shift meals or daily food allowance vouchers redeemable across major supermarket networks.

National Statutory Health & Workplace Accident Cover Full registration with the national social security and public healthcare system, granting access to public hospitals, doctors, and emergency treatment.

Statutory Paid Annual Leave & Holidays 25 to 28 days of paid annual vacation plus all statutory national public holidays.

Work-Permit & Visa Sponsorship Framework (Iceland)

This vacancy is certified for full foreign worker visa sponsorship under statutory immigration regulations:

Immigration Scheme:	National Statutory Work Permit & European Long-Stay Employment Visa (Type D)
Statutory Authority:	National Ministry of Labor & Immigration Department
Quota / Labor Certificate:	IS-SPONSOR-496bbe
Intake Year & Quota Cycle:	2026 Annual Intake (Quarter 1), Limited Quota Remaining (20 Slots)
Initial Permit Validity:	1 to 2 Years Renewable
Permanent Residency Pathway:	EU Long-Term Residence Directive after 5 continuous years
Family Sponsorship Rights:	Permitted in accordance with European Family Reunification Directive

Recruitment Process (Profile Review to Employer Selection)

6-STAGE ROADMAP

From your initial profile assessment to your airport arrival, our advisory team supports each stage under our written service model with staged billing:

Profile Review & Eligibility Audit

1 to 2 Business Days

Our legal immigration team conducts a thorough compliance review of your passport, CV, and professional history against Iceland statutory labor market criteria to verify full visa qualification.

Credential Review & Dossier Structuring

Day 2 to 3

Our mobility desk reviews candidate qualifications and structures CV documents into standard European Europass format. Job searching, candidate profile registration, and employer application routing are strictly non-fee-charging in accordance with international labor standards (ILO Convention 181). Optional administrative credential evaluation or translation advisory, where requested, is invoiced under written terms.

Employer Presentation & Virtual Interview

Day 5 to 14

Your certified dossier is submitted directly to the verified hiring employer's HR board. An interview slot is scheduled via video conference (or direct selection based on trade qualification).

Formal Employer Selection & Contract Issuance

Day 15 to 21

Upon successful selection, the licensed employer issues your binding, bilingual employment contract specifying your exact European wage, working hours, accommodation, and statutory benefits.

Labor Authorization & Consular Visa Filing

30 to 60 Days

The employer secures official government labor clearance (e.g. ADEM, ZAV, Nulla Osta, Aviz de Muncă, LMIA). We prepare your complete consular visa docket for biometric stamping at the Embassy / VFS.

Flight Arrival, Housing Check-in & Residence Card (TRC)

Final Relocation

Airport arrival, employer representative meet-and-greet, check-in to staff housing, municipal commune registration, and issuance of your biometric European Temporary Residence Card (TRC).

Service Fee Transparency & Separate Costs

We maintain complete transparency regarding our professional facilitator fee and mandatory third-party government/medical expenses:

NEXUSPOINT FACILITATOR FEE Zero Candidate Recruitment Fees (ILO 181 Compliant)

Advisory & Document Structuring Services

This one-time initial screening and legal intake retainer covers your complete end-to-end representation:

Free candidate registration and employer application routing (no job purchase fees)
Educational credential comparability and document compliance review
Professional CV formatting to European Europass / ATS-compliant standards
Interview briefing and pre-consular document checklist coordination
Milestone-based legal advisory under bilateral written agreements
Independent representation through licensed partner counsel in target country

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Separate Government, Medical & Travel Expenses (Third-Party Costs):

The following official costs are paid directly to official bodies (embassies, medical clinics, airlines) and are NOT retained by Nexus Point:

Item & Purpose	Estimated Range	Payable Directly To
Government Consular Visa Stamp Fee Official government statutory fee; exempt from commercial agency markups.	€80 – €150 (approx. $85 – $165 USD)	Directly to the destination Embassy / Consulate or VFS Global center upon biometric appointment submission.
Medical Examination & Fitness Certificate Includes routine chest X-ray, blood tests, and general medical fitness declaration for work.	$50 – $120 USD (varies by home country)	Directly to authorized panel physician or certified hospital clinic in your country of residence.
Police Clearance Certificate & Apostille Confirms a clean criminal record for international employment security clearance.	$25 – $60 USD	Local national police headquarters / Ministry of Foreign Affairs for apostille/attestation.
Airfare Ticket to Destination Country Booked only after your official entry visa sticker is stamped inside your passport.	Economy flight ticket (subject to airline rates)	Directly to commercial airline of your choice prior to departure.

Required Application Documents Checklist

Prepare color scans of the following documents before submitting your intake docket:

Valid International Passport Color scan of data pages with minimum 12 to 18 months remaining validity from expected departure date.

MANDATORY

Updated CV / Resume Detailed work experience history in PDF or Word format (Nexus Point will convert it to Europass format).

MANDATORY

Police Clearance Certificate Official national criminal background check showing clean record (issued within past 6 months).

MANDATORY

Medical Fitness Report Basic health certificate confirming candidate is fit for physical or professional operational duties.

MANDATORY

Educational Certificate / Diploma Secondary school diploma, vocational trade certificate, or college degree (where applicable).

IF APPLICABLE

Trade / Driving / Operator Licence Applicable for drivers (Cat B/C/CE), forklift operators, electricians, nurses, or certified trades.

IF APPLICABLE

Digital Passport-Size Photos Recent color photographs with neutral white background (35mm x 45mm European Schengen specification).

MANDATORY

Official Labor & Regulatory Disclosure:

OFFICIAL INTAKE DOCKET

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Reference: [EB-IS-281-J08]

Status: Limited Intake • Updated: September 2026

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