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Find
We recruit Ukrainian tradespeople in construction and technical work and build a shortlist for your role.
For employers
Recruitment & selection: you hire them yourself.
We find and vet the candidate — diplomas, certificates, language, right to work. You sign the employment contract and notify UWV yourself; we prepare the notification. We do not supply staff.
Fee
18 % of the gross annual salary, minimum €2,900. Payable at the start date. 2-month replacement guarantee. €0 for the candidate.
Sources: wetten.overheid.nl · Replacement terms
What we do for you
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Vet
Diplomas and certificates, language level and right to work: we check the documents before you meet the candidate.
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Prepare the notification
We prepare the UWV notification and a bilingual contract. You sign the contract and submit the notification yourself.
How it works
A talk about the role
You tell us who you need: trade, experience, language, start date. We call back within one working day.
A shortlist of vetted candidates
You see profiles whose documents, certificates and language level we have checked.
You choose and hire directly
You sign the employment contract with the candidate. We are not a party to it.
UWV notification and start
You submit the notification at least 2 working days before the start; we have prepared it. After that you pay our fee.
How we keep it clean
- The candidate joins you on a regular employment contract (loondienst).
- UWV notification at least 2 working days before the start: we prepare it, you submit it.
- Bilingual contract (Dutch and Ukrainian or Russian).
- The Wtta applies to placing workers at another party's disposal (ter beschikking stellen). With recruitment the candidate joins your payroll directly; there is no placement at your disposal — we never lend out staff.
Sources: rijksoverheid.nl, uwv.nl, ondernemersplein.overheid.nl, cnv.nl
This is not temp work or secondment: we do not place anyone at your disposal and we do not direct or supervise the employee.
Frequently asked questions
Can Ukrainians with temporary protection start work straight away?
Yes, on an employment contract (loondienst) without a work permit (TWV). You notify UWV at least 2 working days before the start. Temporary protection has been extended to 4 March 2028 inclusive; a further condition applies to new applicants from 5 August 2026.
Sources: ind.nl, rijksoverheid.nl, uwv.nl
What does it cost?
The fee is stated above: a percentage of the gross annual salary with a minimum, payable at the start date, with a replacement guarantee. It costs the candidate nothing.
Who signs the employment contract?
You do. The candidate joins your payroll, under your direction and supervision. We are not the candidate's employer and not a party to the contract.
Is this temp work or staff lending?
No. In temp work or inleen another party places the employee at your disposal and the employee works under your direction and supervision; the Wtta then applies. With recruitment you hire directly. If you want a whole crew for a job, we work as a contractor (aannemer): see the page for clients.
Sources: cnv.nl, ondernemersplein.overheid.nl
Can I engage a Ukrainian freelancer (ZZP) for a job?
For someone with temporary protection you need a TWV for each assignment, and in construction, hospitality, agriculture and personal services such applications are rejected. The fine for a breach falls on the client. Choose employment, or a contractor with its own crews.
Sources: kvk.nl, refugeehelp.nl, awvn.nl
What if the candidate leaves?
Within the guarantee period we find a replacement free of charge.
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