Eppco to hire 700 workers from Philippines

Filipinos interested in the 700 job openings in Dubai flocked to the Manila office of a recruitment firm to pass their application letters on Wednesday.

The applicants went to the office of the CDK International Manpower Recruitment after watching the news report on ABS-CBN about job opportunities in Dubai.

Bandila on Tuesday reported that the Emirates Petroleum Products Company (Eppco) was looking for 700 Pinoy workers who will be assigned as petrol station attendants and staff of a convenience store in Dubai.

Most of the applicants want to try their luck overseas, enticed by the offer of a much higher pay.
 
Tita Morales, owner of the recruitment firm, said the monthly salary for petrol attendants and customer service assistants is at P18,000 (Dh1,461.5).

However, Morales clarified there are other requirements that the employer is looking for in a prospective employee.

The employer prefers applicants who are between 20 and 28 years old.

Eppco said those beyond the age bracket are often prone to illnesses particularly because of the hot weather in Dubai.

Applicants must also have a one-year experience for the position they are applying for.

Eppco representatives will start the recruitment in Metro Manila and Cebu on August 15.

Morales said this is the fourth time Eppco is recruiting workers in the Philippines.

The applicants will shoulder an estimated P5,000 for documentation, medical and other fees before they fly to Dubai.

The workers need not pay placement and visa fees and their travel expenses will be shouldered by the company.

Once here, the workers will be provided with free accommodation and transport service.

Meanwhile, the recruitment firm said there are other jobs such as party hosts, balloon decorators, teachers, hair dressers and technicians, waiting for Filipinos between 29-35 years of age.