Indian Manpower Agency · Mumbai, Since 1987
Manpower Supplier India
Skilled and semi-skilled workers from India for employers in 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. Blue-collar and white-collar recruitment, sourced across India and managed on the candidate side from start to finish.
Manpower Supply Company in India Since 1987
Manpower First is a licensed manpower supply company in Mumbai, India. We supply skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers to employers in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa, from general helpers and tradesmen to engineers and managers. We source, screen and trade-test every candidate, and we manage the candidate side of hiring from the first interview to the day your workers arrive.
We are a family business. Manpower First began in Mumbai in 1987, and the same family has run it ever since, with each generation keeping the same promise to employers: send the right worker, answer quickly, and stand behind every placement. Among manpower recruitment agencies in India, that continuity is what our clients come back for.
Whether you need one specialist or a full project crew, you deal with one team in Mumbai that knows your requirement from start to finish.
English Speaking
Indian workers communicate well with supervisors and colleagues of many nationalities, which keeps sites and kitchens running smoothly.
Trade Certified
Many tradesmen hold trade certificates from India's industrial training institutes, and every candidate's skills are tested before you see a profile.
Good Value
Skilled Indian workers offer strong ability for their salary expectations, across both blue-collar and white-collar roles.
Proven Overseas
Indian workers have worked in the Gulf and beyond for generations, so many arrive knowing what overseas work demands.
Reviewed by Hasan Mustafa Mirza, Director at Manpower First, an overseas recruitment agency operating since 1987.Recruiting Agent Licence No. B-0953/MUM/COM/100/5/9304/2018
Where We Source Talent Across India
We do not rely on one city or one labour market. Every requirement draws on our own pre-screened candidates and on fresh sourcing in the regions where each trade is strongest.
Western and Central India
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh give us tradesmen, technicians and hospitality staff close to our Mumbai office, which keeps document work quick.
Northern India
Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are strong sources of construction workers, drivers and general trades, with many candidates who have worked overseas before.
Southern and Eastern India
Kerala, Bihar and Odisha supply much of our healthcare, hospitality and industrial workforce, from regions with a long history of overseas employment.
For large requirements, we run selection drives in several states at the same time, so your project timeline is never limited by the candidates in one region.
Indian Manpower for Every Industry
From a single specialist to a full project crew, Manpower First supplies Indian manpower across every major sector that overseas employers hire for.
Blue-Collar Workers
Masons, carpenters, welders, electricians, plumbers, drivers and general helpers.
White-Collar Professionals
Engineers, supervisors, accountants, information technology staff and managers.
Bulk and Project Hiring
Multi-trade crews and full teams, with selection drives and phased mobilisation.
Certified Specialists
Coded welders, crane operators, heating and cooling technicians, nurses and safety officers.
Construction and Civil
Masons, steel fixers, scaffolders, shuttering carpenters, tile layers, painters, foremen and labourers.
Oil, Gas and Energy
Welders, pipe fitters, riggers, instrument technicians, safety officers and drilling staff.
Hotels and Hospitality
Chefs of all grades, Indian cuisine chefs, waiters, housekeeping staff, stewards and restaurant managers.
Healthcare
Nurses, caregivers, laboratory technicians, paramedics, pharmacists and hospital support staff.
Engineering and Technical
Civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, quality inspectors, site supervisors and draughtsmen.
Manufacturing
Machine operators, production workers, quality controllers, maintenance technicians and warehouse staff.
Facilities and Transport
Heavy and light vehicle drivers, security guards, cleaners, building maintenance technicians and supervisors.
Office and Professional
Accountants, information technology professionals, human resources officers, administrators and project managers.
From Requirement to Arrival
Six clear steps, with one team in Mumbai managing the candidate side throughout.
Share Your Requirement
Send the roles, number of workers, destination country and preferred start date. Our team responds within 12 hours.
EmployerSourcing Across India
We search our pre-screened candidate database and run fresh sourcing across India for every requirement.
Manpower FirstScreening and Trade Testing
Every candidate is interviewed, trade-tested and checked against claimed experience before a profile reaches you.
Manpower FirstYour Selection
You review the shortlist and interview candidates online or at a selection drive in India, then confirm your final selection.
EmployerDocuments, Medicals and Emigration Clearance
We prepare and manage all candidate documentation, medical examinations and emigration clearance, while the visa and work permit applications are made by the employer.
Both SidesTravel, Arrival and Follow-Up
We brief every worker, arrange travel and stay in touch with you and the worker after arrival.
Manpower FirstWho Handles What
Foreign worker supply from India works best when both sides know their part from day one. Here is how the work is divided when you hire through Manpower First.
Manpower First Handles
- Sourcing candidates across India for your roles
- Interviews, screening and practical trade tests
- Preparing, compiling and checking every candidate's documents
- Booking and tracking medical examinations
- Emigration clearance for each worker
- Pre-departure briefing and travel arrangements
The Employer Handles
- The job requirement and the final selection of workers
- The employment contract and offer for each worker
- Approvals required in the destination country
- Work permit and visa applications
- Accommodation and arrival arrangements at the workplace
In short: Manpower First prepares and manages all candidate documentation, while the visa and work permit applications are made by the employer. Approvals are granted by the authorities of the destination country, and each of our country pages explains the steps for that country.
A Worker Provider Agency That Stands Behind Every Placement
If a worker we supplied does not work out during the three-month probation period, we replace him or her free of charge, as long as the reason lies with the worker.
Covered by Free Replacement
- The worker leaves the job
- The worker refuses to work
- The worker's performance is found unsatisfactory, and this can be shown
Not Covered
- Wages not paid on time
- The worker is given a different job from the one he or she was recruited for
- Accommodation provided by the employer is not suitable
- Any other problem arising from the employer's side
Skilled Manpower Supplier for the Middle East, Europe and Beyond
Every destination has its own approvals, medical rules and timelines. Choose a region to see the countries we supply, and open a country page for the steps that apply there.
New to hiring from India? Read our Employer's Guide, browse roles by sector in the Industry Hub, or see how to hire workers from India.
Send Your Requirement
Employer enquiries only. Our team responds within 12 hours, Monday to Saturday.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp our employer desk on +91 99307 99837, or email info@manpowerfirst.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Share your requirement by form, email or WhatsApp. Manpower First sources candidates across India, interviews and trade-tests them, and sends you a shortlist. Once you select your workers, we prepare and manage all candidate documentation, medical examinations, emigration clearance and travel. The visa and work permit applications are made by the employer.
For most roles, a shortlist of screened candidates is ready within 5 to 7 working days of your requirement. The time to deployment depends on the destination country and on how quickly the employer's visa and work permit approvals are issued. Each of our country pages explains the usual timeline for that country.
Manpower First prepares and manages all candidate documentation, while the visa and work permit applications are made by the employer. Approvals are granted by the authorities of the destination country. On the candidate side, we compile and check documents, coordinate medical examinations, complete emigration clearance and arrange travel.
Yes. During the three-month probation period, Manpower First provides a free replacement if a worker leaves the job, refuses to work, or is found to be performing unsatisfactorily and this can be shown. The free replacement does not cover problems from the employer's side, such as wages not being paid on time, the worker being given a different job from the one he or she was recruited for, or accommodation that is not suitable.
Manpower First supplies Indian workers for construction and civil works, oil, gas and energy, hotels and hospitality, healthcare, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, transport and logistics, and office and professional roles. Both blue-collar and white-collar candidates are available, from general helpers to engineers and managers.
Yes. For large requirements we run selection drives in several Indian states at the same time, so your project is not limited by candidates from one region. You receive a mobilisation plan with the trades, numbers and stages agreed before sourcing begins.
Manpower First supplies Indian workers to employers in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Israel, Germany, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Japan and Mauritius.
A manpower supply company in India finds, screens and prepares Indian workers for employers, either within India or overseas. Manpower First works only with overseas employers: we source candidates across India, test their skills, manage their documents, medicals and emigration clearance, and send them to employers abroad.
Yes. Manpower First is a Government of India licensed recruiting agent based in Mumbai. It is a family business that has supplied Indian workers to overseas employers since 1987.
Employers can call or WhatsApp Manpower First on +91 99307 99837, email info@manpowerfirst.com, or use the requirement form on this page. Our team responds within 12 hours, Monday to Saturday. Jobseekers should use the separate jobseeker number, +91 99307 70837.
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