Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment is completely free for workers. It costs you nothing — our Dutch staffing partners cover all recruitment costs.

You will receive a Dutch employment contract from the staffing partner company, which includes paid leave and full legal protection. The contract is prepared in accordance with Dutch labour law.

You do not sign the employment contract with HollandWork.

HollandWork acts as an intermediary, helping you get in touch with the Dutch employer and supporting you through the process of starting work. The employment relationship, however, is established directly between you and the Dutch employer.

You sign the employment contract with the employer, so the final working conditions – including salary, working hours, overtime, accommodation, insurance and other benefits – are agreed with the employer, and their exact details are set out in your employment contract.

HollandWork's goal is to help you find the right job opportunity and connect you with the right Dutch employer.

Payment is made on a weekly basis. Overtime comes with extra bonuses. The exact amount depends on the position and your experience.

Yes! The employer provides accommodation according to SNF standards: single rooms in fully furnished apartments with Wi-Fi.

No. In the Netherlands, every worker is required to have Dutch health insurance, but the monthly premium is paid by the worker.

The employer or the staffing agency can help you arrange and manage the insurance. In that case, the insurance cost is usually deducted from your salary and shown on your payslip.

Important: the fact that the employer arranges the insurance does not mean the employer covers its cost.

If you have a lower income, you may be entitled to Dutch healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag), which can partially or even significantly reduce the actual monthly cost of the insurance.

A VCA safety certificate is required for construction work in the Netherlands. Our partners prefer applicants who already have a VCA. If you don't have one yet, the course can be completed in your own language and the employer covers the cost.

A BSN (Burgerservicenummer) is the Dutch tax identification number required for working in the Netherlands. Our staffing partners handle the entire registration process for you.

Travel to the Netherlands is arranged individually. For commuting between accommodation and the workplace, many of our partners provide a company car and fuel card. If you arrive with your own vehicle, you may receive fuel compensation.

Any EU citizen with construction experience can apply. We primarily work with Hungarian, Romanian and Polish workers, but welcome all EU citizens.

For employees — yes, our staffing partners provide workwear and power tools. For self-employed workers (ZZP), tools and workwear are your own responsibility.

ZZP (Zelfstandige Zonder Personeel) is the Dutch self-employed form. If you already have or want to start a Dutch sole proprietorship, you can work as a ZZP on our projects.