Your Next Great Hire —
Or Your Next Great Career
Starts Here.
JobWave – Trabalho Temporário Lda. is a licensed recruitment agency supplying highly trained, multi-skilled, and specialist manpower to clients across the EU, UK, Ukraine, Dubai, and beyond. From private estates to harvest fields — we place the right people in the right roles.
Building lasting workforce partnerships since 2016.
JobWave – Trabalho Temporário Lda. is one of Portugal's leading licensed recruitment agencies, registered with the Ministry of Labour Portugal. Headquartered in Faro, Portugal, with a strong operational presence across the United Kingdom, we have been a trusted workforce partner since 2016.
We supply highly trained, multi-skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and specialist human resources to clients across diverse sectors — with professionalism at every step. We offer bespoke contingency and retained search services, and deploy manpower to clients across EU countries, the UK, Ukraine, Dubai, and many more.
As a consummate company in the temporary human capital and staffing arena, our aim is to lead the way by providing comprehensive HR solutions for growing organisations. We don't just fill vacancies — we build lasting workforce partnerships that empower both clients and candidates.
Our Promise
"The right people, in the right roles — every single placement."
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
JobWave's mission is to gratify our clients by providing quality work, proficient and reliable solutions in the human resource domain — within the least possible time. We empower today's workforce and tomorrow's, while helping our global candidates find better opportunities worldwide.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the best worldwide provider of dynamic, talented, and professional higher-value staffing services — and the centre for quality employment opportunities. We are dedicated to meeting the current and future needs of clients worldwide, with deep respect for diversity and a commitment to creating exceptional opportunities for professional growth.
Specialist recruitment, every sector.
Eight specialist sectors. One trusted partner.
Hospitality & Hotels
Front desk staff, concierge, hotel managers, waitstaff, and housekeeping personnel for hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups.
Learn moreButler & Household Staff
Private butlers, household managers, personal assistants, private chefs, and estate staff for private residences and high-net-worth households.
Learn moreSecurity Services
Licensed security guards, CCTV operators, event security personnel, and SIA-compliant door supervisors for venues and events.
Learn moreAgriculture & Farming
Seasonal farm workers, greenhouse staff, harvest crew, and livestock handlers for farms across the UK, Portugal, and EU.
Learn moreCorporate & Office
Receptionists, administrative staff, HR professionals, finance personnel, and executive assistants for corporate environments.
Learn moreEvents & Catering
Event managers, catering staff, baristas, bartenders, and front-of-house teams for events of any scale.
Learn moreCare & Domestic
Carers, nannies, housecleaners, and domestic helpers — thoroughly vetted and background checked for home and care settings.
Learn moreConstruction & Labour
Site workers, warehouse operatives, logistics staff, and drivers — skilled and unskilled labour for construction and industrial projects.
Learn moreHow JobWave Works
Three simple steps from enquiry to placement.
Tell Us What You Need
Submit your staffing brief or upload your CV. Whether you're hiring a team or seeking your next role — it starts with one simple step.
We Find the Match
Our experienced consultants source, screen, and vet candidates against pre-determined competency models. We present candidates realistically and truthfully — no overselling.
You Get Results
Fast, reliable placements with ongoing support. We take full ownership of the process so you can focus on your core business.
Why Outsource to JobWave?
Human resource is a vital component of any business's success. Searching for suitable talent, sifting through CVs, arranging interviews, and checking references are all necessary — but time-consuming and costly. Our RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) solutions reduce your recruitment costs with a flexible, performance-based model.
Quick access to the most qualified and skilled manpower
Reduced time-to-recruit
Significantly reduced recruitment costs
Removal of administrative burdens
Improved staff retention
Mitigation of operational and compliance risks
JobWave takes full ownership of all or a discrete part of your recruitment process. When any organisation needs recruitment support — whether for a selected element of the function or a complete enterprise RPO solution — we apply a best-practice engagement methodology that spans every key area of activity.
What Our Clients Say
"JobWave placed our full front-of-house team within 72 hours. Their process was seamless and every candidate was properly vetted."
"We rely on JobWave every harvest season for our farm in the Algarve. Reliable workers, professional service, year after year."
"Finding qualified household and estate staff has never been easier. JobWave understood our requirements perfectly."
Where We Operate
Portugal — Headquarters (Faro)
Registered with the Ministry of Labour Portugal, our Faro headquarters coordinates placements across Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, and the broader Portuguese and EU market.
United Kingdom — Operations
Serving employers and candidates across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our UK operations connect local businesses with qualified talent from across our global network.
Ukraine
Supporting workforce placement and talent sourcing across Ukraine as part of our broader European operations.
Dubai & Middle East
Connecting skilled professionals with employers across Dubai and the wider Middle East region.