"There are hundreds of opportunities for electricians in Australia and New Zealand,” said director Paul Arthur. “Not only are there more jobs on offer, the salaries are often higher, added to which you have better weather and a lifestyle which is second to none.”
Australia and New Zealand have remained extremely popular with Brits moving overseas, he said, with Australia consistently remaining the most popular destination over the past 20 years. It has the largest British community around the world with a total population of 1.2 million ex pats.
“It’s is the career opportunities which are proving a big draw for Brits but the quality of life is also a huge motivator to emigrate down under. Melbourne was recently named the best city to live in the world, according the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) report, which looks at things like crime, infrastructure and costs of living, while Adelaide, Sydney and Auckland also all featured in the top 10.”
He said that qualified electricians are currently on Australia's list of skills in demand and suitably skilled and experienced Brits should find it relatively easy to qualify for a visa. He also advises that New Zealand is desperate for qualified electricians and is looking to recruit from overseas.
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