cleaner vacancy - bahrain

As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for Bahraini nationals in private sector roles including plumbers is 300 BHD per month as of January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 48 hours per week. Expat plumbers have no statutory minimum but market rates start at 180 BHD monthly plus accommodation.

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority requires employers to sponsor a work permit valid for two years at a fee of 200 BHD, with medical fitness and police clearance submitted within 30 days of arrival. Plumbers must hold at least two years documented experience in pipe installation or maintenance.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Development mandates a secondary school certificate plus three years of verified plumbing experience for work permit eligibility in 2026. Applicants without formal vocational certification must complete a 40-hour safety training course approved by the ministry before starting employment.

Required documents include a valid passport, attested educational certificates, experience letters covering 24 months, and a medical report from an approved Bahrain center, all submitted via the employer to LMRA by March 2026 deadlines. A no-objection certificate from the current sponsor is mandatory for job transfers.