On Site or in the Panel Workshop: Find Your Next Electrical Job in the Netherlands
DK Recruitment Services is looking for industrial electricians, E&I technicians and panel builders for current and upcoming Dutch projects. Whether you prefer installing equipment on site, tracing a signal from an instrument to the control room, or wiring a cabinet from a schematic, we’d like to hear about your experience.
Apply now: Industrial electrician · E&I technician · Panel builder
Industrial electricians
On a new installation, you might start by fitting cable trays and pulling power and control cables. As the project progresses, you could terminate those cables at motors and distribution boards, connect switchgear, and test circuits before handover. Our clients particularly value all-round electricians who can stay with an installation through several phases.
What you need:
- 3+ years of experience as an industrial electrician
- Valid VCA certificate (VCA Basis or VOL) / we arrange if you don’t have it
- Able to read electrical drawings and work safely under NEN 3140
- Good spoken English (Dutch is a plus)
- EU citizenship or a valid Dutch work permit
Nice to have: experience with switchgear, MV installations or work in petrochemical plants; driving licence B.
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E&I technicians
We need several Electrical & Instrumentation technicians for process plants and production facilities. A typical assignment could involve installing a pressure transmitter, calibrating it, and carrying out a loop check to confirm that the control room receives the correct reading. Other work includes connecting flow and temperature instruments, tracing signal faults, and supporting commissioning.
What you need:
- 3+ years of experience as an E&I technician
- Valid VCA certificate (VCA Basis or VOL) / we arrange if you don’t have it
- Experience with instrument installation, calibration and loop checks
- Good spoken English (Dutch is a plus)
- EU citizenship or a valid Dutch work permit
Nice to have: commissioning experience, HART/fieldbus knowledge, work in ATEX zones; driving licence B.
Panel builders
We’re also looking for several panel builders who can take a cabinet from an electrical drawing to a finished assembly. You might lay out DIN rails and cable ducts, mount breakers and terminal blocks, wire power and control circuits, and check each connection against the schematic. Projects include control panels for industrial automation and distribution panels for energy installations.
What you need:
- 3+ years of experience building control or distribution panels
- Able to work independently from electrical schematics
- Knowledge of NEN-EN-IEC 60204 / IEC 61439
- Good English (Dutch is a plus)
- EU citizenship or a valid Dutch work permit
Nice to have: PLC panel experience, testing and documentation of finished panels.
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Where could you be working?
Current and upcoming project examples include Tata Steel in Velsen-Noord, HVC in Alkmaar, FrieslandCampina, Chemelot in Geleen and Shell Pernis, as well as TenneT grid projects and RWZI wastewater treatment plants at various locations across the Netherlands.
The work spans design, installation, testing and commissioning. Teams follow the client’s site procedures and applicable standards, including NEN 1010, NEN 3140 and NEN-EN-IEC 60204. The length of your assignment depends on the project and the phases you can support.
In the coming months, we also expect more demand for technicians to help expand the Dutch electricity grid and connect battery storage parks. If you’ve worked on substations, switchgear or battery storage systems, please highlight that experience in your application.
Pay and conditions
- Weekly salary: €700–€750 gross, depending on experience
- Overtime and weekend work: paid at 100-150%]
- Working week: 40 hours, [Monday–Friday]
- Contract: direct contract
- Accommodation: provided
- Transport: company car / travel allowance with own car
- Start: immediately
- Support: help with BSN registration, health insurance and paperwork
What happens after you apply?
We read every application and reply within 48 hours. If your experience matches a project, a recruiter calls you for a short interview in English, explains the project, pay and start date, and helps you with the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Dutch?
No, good English is enough for most projects.
When can I start?
Most projects can start within 1–3 weeks.
Can I apply together with a colleague?
Yes, mention your colleague’s name in your application.
I don’t have a CV in English. Can I still apply?
Yes, send us a short list of your recent projects and we’ll help you.
Ready to apply? Choose your role above and send us your CV in English. For your most recent projects, tell us what equipment you worked on, which tasks you handled independently, and when you’re available to start.
Best regards,
The DK Recruitment Services Team
