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Working abroad · Netherlands

Work in the Netherlands for tradespeople

Decent rates and well-organised work. Strong demand for welders, photovoltaic installers and plumbers. Fill in your profile once and offers keep coming.

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What you should know about working in the Netherlands

The Netherlands offers decent rates and well-organised work. Demand is strong in industry, in energy (photovoltaics) and on construction sites. Most of the work is for welders, plumbers and fitters.

Work through Dutch companies tends to be well organised, accommodation and transport included. To start, you arrange a BSN (citizen service number), which you need in order to work and get paid. The A1 certificate applies here just as in the other EU countries.

Rates are somewhat lower than in Germany, but the work tends to be steady and the conditions clear. For welders and engineering trades demand is good all year round.

Through Alogator you create a profile with an availability calendar and companies approach you directly. Take a look at work in Germany and in Austria as well.

Demand Industry and energy
Rates 25 to 34 €/hr
Paperwork A1 + BSN
Most in demand Welders, plumbers
Organisation Housing and transport
How it works Companies approach you

Create a profile and Dutch companies will find you

  • Availability calendar: you state when and where you can start
  • Companies approach you, you do not have to call around job listings
  • Listings from all over the Netherlands across trades in one place
  • Self-employed or on rotational shifts, exactly as it suits you
0 € app, free for workers
Download the app Tradespeople from SK and CZ regularly work in the Netherlands through Alogator.

Frequently asked questions about working in the Netherlands

What is a BSN and what do I need it for?

The BSN is the Dutch citizen service number, which you need in order to work and get paid. It is arranged after you arrive and companies usually help with it. Alongside it, the A1 certificate applies just as in the other EU countries.

Are the rates lower than in Germany?

As a rule somewhat lower, but the work tends to be steady and well organised, housing and transport included. For welders and engineering trades there is demand all year round.

Does the company arrange accommodation?

For most listings yes; Dutch companies usually have the work well organised, housing and transport included. You see the specific conditions in your profile before you are approached.