This website uses cookies
We, and third parties, use cookies on our website. We use cookies to ensure that our website functions properly, to store your preferences, to gain insight into visitor behavior, but also for marketing and social media purposes (showing personalized advertisements). By clicking 'Accept', you agree to the use of all cookies. In our Cookie Statement. you can read more about the cookies we use and save or change your preferences. By clicking 'Refuse' you only agree to the use of functional cookies.
Working at Aelbers
Great BritainChange
Working at Aelbers
Netherlands
Poland
Romania
Slovakia
Frequently asked questions
How can we help you?
Anything you want to know
You will find the answers to the most common questions about working at Aelbers here.
Whether you want to know more about the application procedure, our employment conditions or how to get in touch with us, you'll find it all in the most important questions we listed for you.
How can I register with Aelbers?
Registering with Aelbers is very simple. Apply for a vacancy you find interesting. Our recruiter Justyna Markiewicz will then contact you.
Or would you like to know more about Aelbers or working in the Netherlands before you apply? We are happy to answer your questions! Contact us on +31(0)314-67 50 60 and ask for Justyna.
What income will I earn when I work at Aelbers?
Working through Aelbers will earn you a good income. Aelbers is a member of the Federation of Private Employment Agencies ABU. Therefore, we abide by the collective agreement appropriate to your job. In most cases this will be the Construction and Infrastructure Collective Agreement. It stipulates your entitlement to all allowances and benefits, such as travel and overtime allowances. We also provide a fair salary that matches your experience and position.
Are you coming to the Netherlands as a German, Polish, Romanian or Slovakian skilled worker? In that case you can make use of the extraterritorial costs scheme. This gives additional tax advantages for your stay in the Netherlands.
At Aelbers, you will start work as a temporary worker. This means you submit an hourly timesheet every week, which has to be approved by our client. We will then see to it that you are always paid into your account on time and according to the rules.
I have no construction experience. Can I work via Aelbers?
Yes, even without construction experience you can work at Aelbers. We look not only at what you are already capable of doing, but also at what your special interest is and what you want to achieve. Do you have the motivation to work in Dutch construction, but lack the knowledge of the trade? No problem.
Your career usually starts as a construction site assistant. That is how you learn the ins and outs of construction, while working with experienced colleagues. In addition, through Aelbers, you will have the opportunity to attend training courses to expand your skills quickly.
We are an employment agency specialised in Dutch concrete construction and that is how we know how important it is to be well prepared on the construction site. Therefore, we also support you in practical matters, such as accommodation and communication. We also make sure you know how to work safely and that you receive safety training.
In short, whether you are new to construction or bring some experience: you are most welcome at Aelbers. Together, we make sure you enter Dutch construction industry with confidence.
I do not speak Dutch. Is that a problem?
At Aelbers, it’s no problem if you don’t speak Dutch! We work with an international team where many different languages are spoken. Our colleagues speak Polish, Romanian, English and German, so there is always someone who can help you in a language you understand.
We also provide clear explanations and assistance to get you started quickly and make you feel at ease. Language is not a barrier for us, but an opportunity to learn from each other and grow together. Whether you have experience or not, we look mainly at your motivation and commitment.
Will you provide accommodation?
You perform better on the construction site when you are well rested. That is why we provide decent accommodation close to your site. It means you will have more time to yourself. And it is better for you personally and for the environment.
We largely manage our accommodation in-house. This allows us to act promptly when problems arise and to know exactly what is going on.
All homes are approved by the SNF: the standard for housing migrant workers. Therefore, we meet the highest quality standards. You have enough space to live decently, always have a bedroom of your own and a tidy home. The homes are regularly inspected and brought up to date where necessary.
Do you want to know more about our accommodation? You can read everything you need to know here
Do you also arrange transport to my workplace?
At Aelbers, you take care of your own transport to your workplace. This is so that you are free to choose who you travel with and when you travel.
We understand that getting from A to B is not always easy, especially if you have only just arrived here. Together we can work out a solution that works for you.
For example, you can ride with a colleague. Or by public transport, depending on where you live and where you work. Finally, if the distance allows, you can of course always go by bike.
Do you have any questions about the travel options? We are here to support you so that you can easily get to your workplace on time every working day.
Do you arrange my health insurance if I start working at Aelbers?
We arrange health insurance for all our skilled workers. We do this through HollandZorg. HollandZorg is the specialist in the Netherlands when it comes to (health) insurance for people who come to the Netherlands temporarily for work.
This way, you are well and worry-free insured in the Netherlands.
