Working Abroad

When you are looking for a job in the Netherlands, it is important to know who you are working with. Many people hear the term “international recruitment and employment agency”, but do not fully understand what it means or what such an agency actually does.

This article explains, in a clear and simple way, what an agency like DB Work does and why choosing a legal and reliable recruitment path is essential when working in the Netherlands.

What is an international recruitment and employment agency?

An international recruitment and employment agency is a company that connects employers with employees.

More specifically, the agency:

• works with companies in the Netherlands that need workers;
• searches for suitable candidates for available jobs;
• helps you obtain a legal employment contract;
• provides support before and after you start working.

A recruitment agency that operates correctly is:

• registered with the Labour Inspectorate;
• authorized to recruit and place workers abroad;
• required to respect the law and workers’ rights.

DB Work is such an authorized agency, specialized in jobs in the Netherlands for skilled workers in the naval, industrial, construction, logistic, electric and automotive sectors.

Mediation contract and employment contract

When applying for a job in the Netherlands through an international recruitment agency, it is important to understand the two different types of contracts, so you know exactly what you are signing and who you are working with.

The mediation contract (with DB Work)

This is the first document you sign when applying for a job in the Netherlands through an agency such as DB Work.

This contract:

• is signed between you and DB Work;
• states that the agency will help you find a job;
• confirms that mediation is legal and free of charge for the candidate;
• is not an employment contract and does not require any payment.

The mediation contract is signed before departure, during the recruitment stage.

The employment contract (with the Dutch employer)

This is the document through which:

• you are officially hired;
• you start working legally in the Netherlands;
• your salary, working hours, and rights are established by law.

Through DB Work, you receive a Dutch employment contract, including health insurance and a full benefits package (accommodation with utilities, local transport, work equipment, and protective gear).

In short: DB Work mediates the job, and the employer hires you.

What a serious agency like DB Work does – and does NOT do

What it does:

• works only with verified employers in the Netherlands;
• explains all steps clearly before departure;
• provides support throughout the entire collaboration.

What it does NOT do:

• does not ask for money to get you a job;
• does not charge “fees” or “commissions”;
• does not send people to work without a contract.

If someone asks you for money to find a job in the Netherlands, that is not a serious agency.

How DB Work helps you work in the Netherlands?

Through DB Work, you benefit from:

• legal jobs in construction, industrial, naval, logistic, electric and automotive fields;
• a Dutch employment contract;
• accommodation with utilities included;
• local transport using DB Work company vehicles;
• health insurance;
• work tools and protective equipment;
• support with documents and adaptation.

Why choose DB Work for working abroad?

An authorized recruitment agency should be your partner, not an intermediary who takes advantage of you.

With DB Work:

• you know what you are signing;
• you know where you are going;
• you work legally;
• you receive real support.

If you are looking for a safe and legal job in the Netherlands, inform yourself and choose responsibly. Do you want to apply for a safe job in the Netherlands with full benefits included in your contract, in the naval, industrial, logistic, electric, auto or construction sectors? Check the latest job openings on our website: www.dbwork.jobs/en/vacancies or send your CV to job@dbwork.com.