If you can fix things, there is work for you. This category covers auto mechanics, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, auto body and paint technicians, auto electricians, tyre technicians, AC and refrigeration technicians, appliance repair technicians, electronics and phone repair technicians, and maintenance technicians in factories and hotels.

Car dealers, garages, fleet and bus companies hire mechanics across Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James, and AC and maintenance technicians are needed by hotels, hospitals and businesses across the island, including Mandeville, May Pen and Ocho Rios.

What employers look for

• Hands-on experience and the ability to diagnose problems
• NVQ-J or HEART/NSTA Trust certification in your trade
• Your own tools for many garage roles
• A driver's licence for mobile and field technician jobs

How to land the job

List the makes, systems and equipment you have worked on and any certifications. Get new mechanic jobs by email. Building trades like masons and electricians are listed under Construction & Trades.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need certification to work as a mechanic in Jamaica?

It helps. NVQ-J or HEART/NSTA Trust certification is widely recognised, but proven experience also counts.

Are AC technician jobs listed here?

Yes. AC, refrigeration and appliance technicians are all in this category.

Where are most mechanic jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James, where most dealers and fleet operators are based.

Looking good and feeling good is big business in Jamaica. This category covers hairstylists and hairdressers, barbers, braiders and loctitians, nail technicians, lash and brow technicians, makeup artists, estheticians, massage therapists, salon and spa receptionists, and gym and fitness instructors.

Salons and barbershops hire in every town, with the most openings in Kingston, St. Andrew, Portmore, Spanish Town and Montego Bay. Resort spas in Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios hire massage therapists and estheticians.

What employers look for

• Proven skill, often shown with photos of your work
• Certification from HEART/NSTA Trust or a beauty school for many roles
• Good hygiene and customer care
• Some salons offer chair rental or commission instead of a wage, so read each listing

How to land the job

Build an Instagram or photo portfolio of your best work and include the link when you apply. Get new beauty jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need a certificate to work in a salon in Jamaica?

Many salons ask for HEART/NSTA Trust or beauty school certification, but a strong portfolio can also open doors.

Are chair rental jobs listed?

Some are. The listing will say if it is a chair rental, commission or wage job.

Where are massage therapist jobs in Jamaica?

Mostly at resort spas in St. James, Westmoreland, Hanover and St. Ann, plus day spas in Kingston.

Business process outsourcing is one of Jamaica's largest employers, serving customers in the United States, Canada and the UK. This category covers inbound and outbound customer service agents, chat and email support agents, technical support agents, collections agents, sales agents, quality analysts, trainers, workforce planners and team leads.

Montego Bay has the biggest cluster of call centres, followed by Kingston, St. Andrew and Portmore, with more in Mandeville, May Pen, Ocho Rios and Spanish Town. Some companies also hire work-from-home agents across the island.

What employers look for

• Clear spoken English and good listening skills
• CSEC English, and often Maths
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Flexibility for day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts

How to land the job

Most BPOs run an online application, a phone screen and an assessment. Practise speaking clearly and typing quickly. Many hire in waves, so get call centre jobs by email and apply when a new class opens.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do call centres in Jamaica hire people with no experience?

Yes. Most BPOs train new agents and look for good communication, reliability and basic computer skills.

Are there work-from-home call centre jobs in Jamaica?

Some companies hire remote agents. They usually need a quiet space, a reliable computer and a stable internet connection. Look for the Remote tag.

Where are most call centre jobs in Jamaica?

Montego Bay in St. James has the most, followed by Kingston, St. Andrew and Portmore in St. Catherine.

Clean buildings need dependable people. This category covers commercial and office cleaners, janitors, hospital and school cleaners, post-construction cleaners, carpet and window cleaners, groundsmen and gardeners for businesses, pool attendants and building maintenance staff.

Cleaning companies, hospitals, schools, malls and offices hire across Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James, and hotels and villas on the north coast hire cleaning and grounds staff too.

What employers look for

• Reliability and good timekeeping
• Experience with commercial cleaning and safe chemical use
• A police record for some workplaces
• Readiness for early mornings, evenings or weekends

How to land the job

Say which areas you can travel to and which hours you can work. References from past supervisors help a lot. Get new cleaning jobs by email. Cleaning jobs in private homes are listed under Household Helper.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do cleaning companies in Jamaica hire people with no experience?

Many do and will train you. Reliability matters more than experience for most roles.

Is cleaning in private homes in this category?

No. Cleaning work in homes is listed under Household Helper. This category is for offices, buildings and commercial sites.

Are part-time cleaning jobs available?

Yes. Many office cleaning jobs are early morning or evening shifts. Look for the Part-time tag.

From jerk centres and patty shops to fine dining and all-inclusive resorts, Jamaica's food business is always hiring. This category covers chefs, sous chefs, line and prep cooks, pastry cooks and bakers, kitchen stewards and helpers, servers, bartenders, baristas, fast food crew, cashiers, delivery dispatchers and restaurant supervisors.

Restaurants and fast food chains hire in every town, from Half Way Tree and New Kingston to May Pen, Mandeville and Savanna-la-Mar. Hotel kitchens and bars on the north coast, in Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, hire large numbers of cooks, servers and bartenders.

What employers look for

• A valid food handler's permit
• Culinary training, such as from HEART/NSTA Trust, for cook and chef roles
• Speed, cleanliness and teamwork under pressure
• Readiness for evenings, weekends and holidays

How to land the job

Keep your food handler's permit current and list the kitchens you have worked in. Many restaurants hire on the spot, so get new food jobs by email and apply quickly.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need a food handler's permit to work in a restaurant?

Yes, for any job handling food or drink. You can get one through your parish health department.

Are there fast food jobs for people with no experience?

Yes. Fast food chains regularly hire and train new crew members. Look for the Entry level tag.

Where are the most chef jobs in Jamaica?

Hotels in St. James, St. Ann, Westmoreland and Hanover hire the most chefs, with many restaurant roles in Kingston and St. Andrew.

This category is for people who lead teams and run the business side of things. It covers supervisors and team leaders, store and branch managers, operations and general managers, HR officers and managers, recruiters, marketing and communications staff, project managers, procurement officers, legal and compliance staff and business analysts.

Head offices are concentrated in New Kingston and St. Andrew, but hotels, distributors, manufacturers, retail chains and BPOs hire managers and supervisors in Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Mandeville, May Pen, Spanish Town and Portmore.

What employers look for

• Proven experience leading people or projects
• A degree or diploma in management, HR, marketing or a related field for senior roles
• Strong communication and problem solving
• For HR, knowledge of Jamaican labour law, NIS, NHT and payroll deductions

How to land the job

Lead your CV with results: teams you managed, targets you hit, costs you saved. Get new management jobs by email so you see senior openings early.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Are supervisor jobs listed here?

Yes. Supervisor and team lead roles in retail, hotels, call centres and factories are listed in this category.

What qualifications do HR jobs in Jamaica need?

Entry roles often ask for a diploma or degree in HR or business. Knowledge of Jamaican labour law, NIS and NHT is a strong plus.

Where are most management jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston and St. Andrew have the most, followed by St. James and St. Ann where hotels and BPOs hire managers.

Factories, distribution centres and the port keep thousands of Jamaicans employed. This category covers warehouse associates, stock and inventory clerks, forklift operators, packers, loaders, machine operators, production line workers, quality control staff and shift supervisors.

Most of this work is in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, around the port, Spanish Town, Portmore, Old Harbour and the industrial estates. Food, beverage, packaging and building supply plants also hire in Clarendon, Manchester and St. James.

What employers look for

• Reliability and readiness for shift work, including nights and weekends
• Forklift certification for forklift roles
• Basic maths for stock and inventory work
• Physical fitness and safety awareness

How to land the job

Say which shifts you can work and list any machines or equipment you have used. Factories often hire several people at once, so get new warehouse jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need experience for a factory job in Jamaica?

Many production and packing roles train new workers. Look for listings tagged Entry level or Training provided.

Where are most warehouse jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, especially near the port, Spanish Town and Portmore.

Do I need a certificate to drive a forklift?

Most employers ask for forklift certification, which you can get through short training courses.

Businesses, schools, hospitals, hotels and residential communities all need people to keep them safe. This category covers security guards, armed and unarmed officers, supervisors, watchmen, gate and access control officers, CCTV and alarm monitoring operators, mobile patrol officers and loss prevention staff.

Security companies hire most in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James, but new contracts mean openings in May Pen, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Savanna-la-Mar and other towns across the island.

What employers look for

• A licence from the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), or readiness to get one
• A clean police record
• Reliability and readiness for 12-hour day and night shifts
• Alertness and good report writing

How to land the job

Keep your PSRA licence and police record up to date and say which shifts you can work. Security firms often hire many guards at once for new contracts. Get new security jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need a licence to be a security guard in Jamaica?

Yes. Security guards must be licensed by the Private Security Regulation Authority. Some firms help new hires through the process.

Are there night shift security jobs?

Yes. Many posts run 12-hour day and night shifts. Check each listing for details.

Where are most security jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. James. Use the parish filter above.

Agriculture feeds the island and employs people in every rural parish. This category covers farm hands, field workers, crop and livestock workers, poultry and pig farm workers, tractor operators, irrigation workers, fishers, packing house staff, agro-processing workers, extension officers and farm managers.

St. Elizabeth is known as Jamaica's breadbasket, and Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine and Westmoreland grow large amounts of produce. St. Mary and Portland have banana and other tree crop farms, Trelawny is known for yam, and sugar estates operate in Clarendon and Westmoreland. Fishing work is centred on the south coast.

What employers look for

• Experience with crops, animals or farm equipment
• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors
• Reliability during planting and harvest seasons
• For specialist roles, training from a college of agriculture or HEART/NSTA Trust

How to land the job

Many farm jobs fill by word of mouth, so act fast when one is posted here. Get farm jobs by email. If you are looking at overseas farm work programmes, only deal with recruiters licensed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and never pay a fee to get selected.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Which parishes have the most farm jobs?

St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine, Westmoreland and St. Mary. Filter by parish above.

Are overseas farm work programmes listed here?

Only legitimate postings are shown, but always confirm that any overseas recruiter is licensed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

Is seasonal farm work available?

Yes. Many jobs are tied to planting and harvest seasons. Look for the Temporary tag.

Jamaica runs on the road, and good drivers are always in demand. This category covers truck and trailer drivers, van and pickup drivers, delivery drivers and motorbike riders, couriers, company and executive drivers, bus and coaster drivers, tour and hotel transport drivers, and dispatchers.

Distributors, wholesalers, couriers, food companies, hardware chains and construction firms hire drivers across the island. Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine have the most openings, especially around the port, Spanish Town and Portmore, while Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril need transport drivers for the tourism trade.

What employers look for

• A clean, valid Jamaican driver's licence in the right class for the vehicle
• A clean driving record, and often a police record
• Good knowledge of the roads and communities in your area
• Punctuality and care with goods and passengers

How to land the job

Put your licence class and years of driving at the top of your CV, and mention the vehicles you have driven. Delivery jobs often fill fast, so get new driver jobs by email and apply the same day.

Questions about finding this kind of work

What licence do I need for driving jobs in Jamaica?

It depends on the vehicle. Car and van jobs need a general licence, while trucks, buses and route vehicles need the right class. Each listing says what is required.

Are there motorbike delivery jobs?

Yes. Food delivery services and couriers hire riders in most towns. Many ask for your own bike, licence and helmet.

Where are most driver jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine lead, followed by St. James and St. Ann. Use the parish filter above.

Families across Jamaica rely on trusted help at home. This category covers household helpers, housekeepers, day workers, live-in helpers, nannies, babysitters, home caregivers for the elderly, cooks, gardeners, yard men and household drivers.

Demand is highest in the residential areas of St. Andrew and Kingston, such as Barbican, Jacks Hill, Red Hills, Cherry Gardens and Mona, and in Montego Bay, Mandeville, Ocho Rios and Portmore. Villas and holiday homes on the north coast also hire housekeepers and cooks.

What employers look for

• Honesty and references from past employers
• A recent police record, which many families ask for
• Experience with children or elderly care for nanny and caregiver roles
• Cooking skills, which are often a plus

Your rights as a household worker

Household workers in Jamaica are covered by the national minimum wage and are entitled to NIS contributions, rest days and fair treatment. Agree on your days, hours, duties and pay before you start, and get it in writing if you can.

How to land the job

Have your references and police record ready, and say which days you can work and whether you can live in. Get household helper jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

How do I find a helper job in Jamaica?

Check this page for new listings every day, filter by your parish, and set up a free job alert. Have references and a police record ready.

Are there live-in helper jobs?

Yes. Some families need live-in help, and the listing will usually say so. Agree on days off and pay before you start.

Does the minimum wage apply to household helpers?

Yes. Household workers are covered by Jamaica's national minimum wage. Check the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for the current rate.

Housing schemes, hotels, road projects and commercial buildings keep skilled tradespeople in demand. This category covers masons, carpenters, steelmen, electricians, plumbers, welders, painters, tilers, roofers, heavy equipment operators, site supervisors and general labourers.

Big projects run in St. Catherine, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann, and new road and housing works keep St. Thomas and Clarendon busy too. Mechanics and AC technicians have their own page under Mechanics & Technicians.

What employers look for

• Proven skill in your trade, ideally with an NVQ-J or HEART/NSTA Trust certificate
• A licence where required, such as for electricians
• Your own tools for many trade roles
• Safety awareness and reliability on site

How to land the job

Take photos of work you have done and keep references from foremen and contractors. Many site jobs start within days of posting, so get construction jobs by email and respond quickly.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need certification to work construction in Jamaica?

Labourer jobs often do not, but certified tradespeople with NVQ-J or HEART/NSTA Trust certificates usually get better pay and more steady work.

Which parishes have the most construction jobs?

St. Catherine, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. James and St. Ann usually lead. Use the parish filter to see what is open near you.

Are mechanic jobs in this category?

No. Auto mechanics, AC technicians and other repair trades are listed under Mechanics & Technicians.

Schools across all 14 parishes hire throughout the year, with the biggest push before each school term. This category covers primary and secondary teachers, early childhood practitioners, special education teachers, lecturers, tutors, teaching assistants, guidance counsellors, school bursars and librarians.

Openings come from public and private schools, early childhood institutions, colleges, universities, homework centres and private tutoring services. Rural parishes such as St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, St. Thomas and St. Mary often have hard-to-fill teaching posts, especially in Maths and Science.

What employers look for

• A teaching diploma or degree for classroom roles, and registration with the Jamaica Teaching Council where required
• Early childhood qualifications for basic school and pre-school roles
• Subject strength, especially in Maths, Science, English and technical subjects
• A clean police record for any work with children

How to land the job

Have your certificates, transcripts and police record ready. Apply well before the September and January terms. Get new education jobs by email so you see them first.

Questions about finding this kind of work

When do most schools in Jamaica hire teachers?

The busiest time is from May to August, before the September term, with a smaller wave before January.

Do I need a police record to work in a school?

Yes, most schools and early childhood institutions ask for a recent police record for anyone working with children.

Are tutoring jobs listed?

Yes. Private tutoring and homework centre roles are listed here, including part-time and evening work.

Tourism is one of Jamaica's biggest employers. This category covers front desk agents, guest services and concierge staff, housekeepers and room attendants, laundry staff, bell staff, lifeguards, entertainment and activities coordinators, spa therapists, tour guides, villa staff, reservations agents and hotel managers.

The north and west coast has the most openings: Montego Bay and Rose Hall in St. James, Negril in Westmoreland and Hanover, Falmouth and the Trelawny resorts, Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay in St. Ann, and Port Antonio in Portland. Kingston hotels also hire year round.

What employers look for

• A warm, professional manner with guests
• Hospitality training, such as from HEART/NSTA Trust, is a plus
• Second languages help for guest-facing roles
• Readiness for shifts, weekends and holidays

How to land the job

Resorts hire most heavily before the winter high season, which starts around December. Get new hotel jobs by email. Restaurant and kitchen jobs are listed under Restaurants & Food.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Where are most hotel jobs in Jamaica?

St. James, St. Ann, Westmoreland, Hanover and Trelawny, where the big resorts are.

Do resorts hire people without experience?

Yes. Room attendant, laundry and some guest services roles train new staff. Look for the Entry level tag.

Are chef and server jobs in this category?

Kitchen, restaurant and bar jobs are listed under Restaurants & Food, including those in hotels.

Jamaica's tech job market keeps growing. This category covers IT support technicians, help desk agents, network administrators, software and web developers, database and data analysts, cybersecurity staff, graphic and UI designers and digital marketers.

Banks, telecoms, government agencies, call centres and software firms in Kingston and St. Andrew hire the most tech staff, with more roles in Montego Bay's free zone and BPO sector. Remote and hybrid jobs are increasingly common, so you can live in St. Elizabeth or Portland and still work in tech.

What employers look for

• A degree, diploma or certificate in IT or computer science, or proof of your skills through projects
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA or cloud certificates for support and network roles
• A portfolio or GitHub profile for development and design roles
• Problem solving and clear communication with non-technical people

How to land the job

Show, do not just tell. Link to things you have built or fixed. Look out for listings tagged Remote or Hybrid, and get tech jobs by email as they appear.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Are there remote tech jobs for people in Jamaica?

Yes. Look for the Remote or Hybrid tag on each listing. Some are with Jamaican companies and some with overseas firms hiring in Jamaica.

What IT jobs are good for beginners?

Help desk, IT support technician and junior web developer roles are common starting points. Certifications like CompTIA A+ help a lot.

Which parishes have the most tech jobs?

Kingston and St. Andrew have the most, followed by St. James. Remote roles can be done from any parish.

Healthcare workers are needed in every parish. This category includes registered nurses, enrolled assistant nurses, practical nurses, caregivers, patient care assistants, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, medical technologists, phlebotomists, doctors, dental assistants, physiotherapists and medical receptionists.

You find openings in public and private hospitals, health centres, nursing homes, pharmacies, labs and doctors' offices. Kingston and St. Andrew have the largest hospitals, while Mandeville, Montego Bay, May Pen, Spanish Town and Ocho Rios also have regular demand. Home-care and eldercare roles come up across the island.

What employers look for

• The right licence or registration for your role, such as with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Current BLS or first aid certification
• Recognised training for caregivers and practical nurses, such as HEART/NSTA Trust programmes
• Compassion, patience and readiness for shift work

How to land the job

Have copies of your licence, certificates and references ready before you apply. Many healthcare employers move fast once they find the right person. Get new healthcare jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need a licence to work as a caregiver in Jamaica?

Caregivers usually need a recognised certificate rather than a licence, while registered and enrolled nurses must be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica. Check each listing's requirements.

Where are most nursing jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston and St. Andrew have the most, with steady demand in St. James, Manchester, St. Catherine and Clarendon. Filter by parish above.

Are there live-in caregiver jobs?

Yes, some home-care listings are live-in. You may also find caregiver roles under Household Helpers.

Every business needs people who keep the books straight. This category covers accounts clerks, bookkeepers, accounts payable and receivable officers, payroll officers, accountants, auditors, tax specialists, bank tellers, customer service representatives in banks, loan and credit officers, credit union staff, insurance agents and financial controllers.

Banks, insurance companies and large firms are centred in New Kingston and St. Andrew, but credit unions, building societies, remittance companies and businesses of every size hire finance staff in Montego Bay, Mandeville, May Pen, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios and other main towns.

What employers look for

• CSEC or CAPE Accounts and Maths, a diploma or degree, or progress toward ACCA, CPA or a similar qualification
• Strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks, Sage or similar software
• Accuracy, honesty and attention to detail
• For banking, strong customer service skills

How to land the job

List the software you know and any professional exams you have passed. Mention reports, reconciliations or month-end work you handled. Get new finance jobs by email.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Can I get an accounting job in Jamaica without a degree?

Yes. Accounts clerk, payroll and bank teller roles often accept CSEC and CAPE passes in Accounts or Maths, especially if you are studying toward a qualification.

Where are most finance jobs in Jamaica?

New Kingston and St. Andrew lead, followed by Montego Bay. Credit unions and bank branches hire in most parish capitals.

Are insurance sales jobs listed here?

Yes. Insurance agent and financial advisor roles are listed in this category.

Every business in Jamaica needs people who keep the office running. Office and admin jobs include receptionists, office assistants, administrative clerks, secretaries, data entry clerks, records officers and executive assistants. You find them in law firms, doctors' offices, schools, churches, hardware stores, government agencies and private companies of every size.

Most openings are in Kingston and St. Andrew, especially around New Kingston, Half Way Tree and Downtown. Montego Bay, Mandeville, May Pen, Spanish Town and Portmore also post steady admin work, and many small businesses in rural parishes hire a single office clerk who does a bit of everything.

What employers look for

• CSEC passes, usually including English and Maths
• Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Good phone manner and neat, accurate work
• An office administration certificate or HEART/NSTA Trust training helps you stand out

How to land the job

Keep your CV to one or two pages, put your typing and computer skills near the top, and apply quickly. Admin jobs in Jamaica often fill within days, so set up an alert and check this page each morning.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need experience for an office job in Jamaica?

Not always. Many receptionist and office assistant roles are open to school leavers with CSEC subjects and basic computer skills. Look for listings tagged Entry level.

Which parishes have the most office jobs?

Kingston and St. Andrew have the most, followed by St. James, St. Catherine and Manchester. Use the parish filter above to see what is open near you.

Is HEART/NSTA Trust training useful for admin work?

Yes. Short courses in office administration, customer service and data operations are well known by Jamaican employers and can make up for limited experience.

Shops and sales teams hire in every corner of the island. This category covers cashiers, sales associates, customer service clerks in stores, merchandisers, stock clerks, store supervisors, field and route sales representatives, telemarketers selling for local companies, and car and real estate sales agents.

Supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware stores, wholesales, malls and furniture and appliance stores hire in Kingston, Half Way Tree, Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Savanna-la-Mar, with smaller shops hiring in every parish.

What employers look for

• CSEC English and Maths, especially for cashier roles
• A friendly, honest manner with customers
• For sales reps, confidence, targets met and often a driver's licence
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays

How to land the job

Many stores still take CVs in person, so follow the instructions in each listing. Get new retail jobs by email. Call centre jobs are listed under Call Centre & BPO.

Questions about finding this kind of work

Do I need experience to be a cashier in Jamaica?

Not always. Many supermarkets and stores train new cashiers. Good Maths and honesty matter most.

Are commission-only sales jobs listed?

Some are. Each listing shows the pay where the employer gives it, so check before you apply.

Where are most retail jobs in Jamaica?

Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, followed by St. James and Manchester.