Lecce job market: 351 open positions reported by Arpal Puglia

A weekly report from Arpal Puglia indicates there are 351 open job positions across 169 announcements within the Lecce area.

The construction and plant installation sector is the primary driver of local employment, seeking 90 workers. Other significant sectors include tourism, catering, and food delivery with 42 opportunities, followed by textiles, clothing, footwear, and telecommunications, which offer 40 positions each.

Additional demand is noted in healthcare, personal services, and pharmaceuticals with 37 openings, and in the commerce sector with 36 positions. The metalworking industry provides 28 roles, while administrative and IT sectors account for 10. Other sectors such as agriculture, fishing, and the environment offer nine positions.

The report also highlights 12 training internship positions and various international work and training opportunities promoted through the EURES network to facilitate professional mobility within Europe.