15 well-paying temporary jobs

Which temporary jobs offer a good base salary and are actively recruiting? Here's an overview of the main sectors: construction, transport & logistics, and services.

Looking for a lucrative temporary assignment? Certain high-demand sectors struggle to recruit. Profiles are rare, jobs are little-known or under-valued… as a result, they benefit from an attractive base pay to draw in candidates. This is particularly true in the construction job market, where some positions are easily accessible even without a degree.

Of course, pay levels depend on your education and experience. But remember that for equal work, you will always earn more in temporary work than on a permanent contract. This is thanks to end-of-assignment allowances (IFM) and paid holiday compensation (ICCP).

Here is a list of 15 well-paying temporary jobs!

The highest-paying construction jobs in temporary work

With growing demand and a shortage of candidates, construction jobs are among the high-demand sectors. There are numerous open positions regardless of experience level or qualifications. These professions come with an attractive base salary, onto which IFM and ICCP allowances are added. Among the jobs with the highest demand for labor, we find:

• mason
• roofer
• plumber
• welder
• site manager

Lucrative temporary jobs in Industry, Transport, and Logistics

Driven by the success of e-commerce and lockdowns, the logistics and transport sectors have seen many new jobs emerge and multiple professional opportunities open up.

Like these fields, the industrial sector employs a large workforce and recruits over 100,000 people per year. In France, the industrial sector encompasses a wide range of activities (food industry, aeronautics, electronics, etc.).

Among the recurring and lucrative temporary assignment offers, we find in particular:

• HGV driver
• crane operator
• maintenance technician
• handler
• production team leader

The highest-paying service sector jobs on temporary contracts

Among the most sought-after professions in the service sector, IT jobs are naturally at the top. With the digital transformation of companies, development roles are undeniably the most in-demand and highest-paid.

Also consider looking into medical temporary work! Healthcare jobs also have an increasing number of open positions due to an aging population.

Among the rare and sought-after profiles in temporary work, note:

• web developer
• accountant
• nurse
• maintenance staff
• teacher

The temporary job market is vast and caters to all profiles. Across all sectors, you will find multiple job offers to boost your career. Don't wait any longer to register with Actual online or at your nearest branch!