Employer: STERK
Tiler — Tórshavn
- Place: Tórshavn
- Trade: Tiler
- Start: As soon as possible
- Job type: Temporary
- 1 position
- Who can apply: EU/EFTA citizens
Approximate, at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 6 Nov 2026. You are paid in DKK.
≈ 21.500–24.400 DKK in the bank per month≈ 2.900–3.300 EUR in the bank per month≈ 12.600–14.300 PLN in the bank per month
Illustrative bank pay, full worked month equivalent
If you stay 180 days or more (ordinary tax). A shorter stay is taxed as limited tax, so less lands in the bank: see your amount in the salary calculator
- Holiday pay saved per month (paid out in full): 4.242,72–4.591,24 DKKHoliday pay saved per month (paid out in full): 567,57–614,20 EURHoliday pay saved per month (paid out in full): 2.493,06–2.697,86 PLN
- Pension saved per month (after tax): 2.851,11–3.085,31 DKKPension saved per month (after tax): 381,41–412,74 EURPension saved per month (after tax): 1.675,34–1.812,96 PLN
How is this calculated?
- Illustrative bank pay, full worked month equivalent
- 21.483,41–24.376,26 DKK2.873,96–3.260,95 EUR12.623,86–14.323,73 PLN
- Illustrative bank pay, one full 14-day period
- 9.915,42–11.250,58 DKK1.326,44–1.505,05 EUR5.826,40–6.610,95 PLN
- Base hourly rate (collective agreement)
- 171,77–185,88 DKK per hour, gross22,98–24,87 EUR per hour, gross100,93–109,22 PLN per hour, gross
- Gross hourly rate across the working week
- 192,85–208,69 DKK per hour, gross25,80–27,92 EUR per hour, gross113,32–122,63 PLN per hour, gross
- Gross pay per week
- 10.606,80–11.478,10 DKK1.418,93–1.535,49 EUR6.232,66–6.744,64 PLN
Its tax is already withheld from each 14-day salary.
Tax assumptions: 40.00 work weeks a year · Torshavnar · fully taxable · 2026 · age 30 at the start of the tax year · no church tax · pension paid in
An assignment guarantee is published for the gross rates. This does not guarantee estimated net income or monthly bank payments.
SIMULATION ONLY — Actual taxes determined by TAKS. Exact net pay depends on your experience level, tax status, and schedule. We provide a detailed personal salary calculation during your interview.
Bank pay is after tax and the benefit deduction. On top of it come 12 % holiday pay (paid out in full every 2 May) and 12 % pension. Estimates depend on experience, tax status and schedule; exact terms are confirmed in your written offer.
About the position
Tiling work on construction and renovation projects in the Tórshavn area: preparing surfaces (levelling, priming and waterproofing in wet rooms), setting out and laying wall and floor tiles, cutting tiles, grouting and silicone finishing. Related tasks within the trade as instructed by the site supervisor, following the site's safety rules.
Requirements
- We are looking for 1 qualified Tiler
- Minimum 4 years of proven, relevant trade experience
- Communicative English or a Scandinavian language
- Reliability, diligence, and pride in work
- Valid EU/EEA passport
- Clean criminal record certificate required
Working week
55 hours a week
| Days | Hours | Breaks |
|---|---|---|
| Mon–Fri | 07:00–17:00 | 09:00–09:15 coffee 15 min (paid) 12:00–12:30 lunch 30 min (paid) 15:00–15:20 afternoon food 20 min (paid) |
| Sat | 07:00–12:00 | 09:00–09:15 coffee 15 min (paid) |
Housing, travel and insurance: what STERK arranges and what you pay
You pay part of the cost of housing, transport and insurance through a deduction from your salary: about 121–160 DKK per day on this schedule, lower the more years of experience you have. STERK pays the rest. The net pay above already includes the deduction; the exact amounts are in your written offer.
- Housing arranged by STERK
- STERK books and pays your first flight upfront
- Work-injury cover from your first day
- Life and sudden-illness insurance arranged by STERK for everyone
- Travel medical insurance (you buy it)
- 12 % holiday pay on top of your salary
- 12 % pension on top
- Accommodation: Housing arranged by STERK; room type and any housing deduction confirmed in your written offer
- Travel arrangements: STERK books and pays your first flight to the Faroe Islands. After that you book and pay your own trips home, unless your contract says otherwise
- Airport transfer: STERK books a taxi (sometimes a minibus) that takes you from the airport to your housing
- Work equipment: Tools, work clothing and protective equipment: supply arrangements and any costs confirmed in your written offer
- Travel medical insurance (you buy it): Travel medical insurance for your first 42 days: buy it yourself before you travel. All other insurance is provided by STERK.
- Admin support: Guidance with bank account setup, tax registration and the documents needed for onboarding
- Holiday pay: 12 % holiday pay on top of your salary, paid out in full every year on 2 May
- Pension: 12 % pension on top, paid into your own pension account (or paid with your salary if you are pension-exempt)
Practical arrangements and costs are confirmed in your written offer.
Contact
Martin
WhatsApp: +298 540404
Speaks: English, Dansk, Føroyskt
You can also write to us in the STERK app.
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This job is in the Faroe Islands. Citizens from outside the Nordic countries need a work permit – STERK applies for it with you during onboarding and takes care of the yearly extension.
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