Recruiter (Blue-collar & Technical) – 70-85 EU p.u.

Recruiter (Blue-collar & Technical) – 70-85 EU p.u.

Hunter. Persuasive. Results-driven. We’re looking for a recruiter who thrives on the hunt. You’ll own blue-collar talent acquisition for the rental business unit of a crane rental company across the Netherlands, filling cabs with skilled crane operators who keep the fleet moving. This isn’t about posting jobs and waiting. You’ll actively source, approach competitors’ best people, and spot raw potential others overlook.

Based near Dordrecht, you’ll work closely with a compact HR team and report to the HR Manager, with full backing from the group’s central HR function. If you know how to fill hard-to-fill roles fast and love the challenge of winning over top talent, this is your arena.

Your job in a nutshell:

• Own end-to-end recruitment for crane operators and technical blue-collar roles across multiple depots in the Netherlands
• Proactively source talent on LinkedIn, job boards (Indeed, Monster) and through direct competitor mapping
• Approach passive candidates: spot potential in people who aren’t actively looking and convince them to join
• Build pipelines for high-volume hiring, balancing speed with quality in a competitive talent market
• Partner with depot managers and the HR Manager to understand workforce needs and deliver results
• Manage the full candidate journey: screening, interviews, offers and onboarding coordination
• Track performance in the ATS and continuously optimise sourcing channels

What we need from you:

• Solid recruitment experience, ideally in blue-collar, technical, industrial or construction roles
• Fluent Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Hands-on expertise with LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards (Indeed, Monster) and ATS platforms
• Proven ability to proactively source and approach passive candidates
• Experience with competitor mapping and poaching talent: we want someone who isn’t afraid to hunt
• A strong eye for spotting potential: you see a great operator even when their CV doesn’t scream it
• Comfortable working independently across multiple sites, with support from a small HR team
• Located near or willing to commute to the Dordrecht area regularly

Nice to have:

• Background in crane rental, heavy lifting, logistics or construction
• Freelance or agency recruitment experience
• Existing network in the Dutch technical/blue-collar talent market

Details:

1. Hourly rate: €70-85 per hour
2. Hours: in overleg
3. Start date: per direct
4. Execution: hybrid, Dordrecht area
5. Field of expertise: Recruitment / HR (blue-collar and technical)

Duration of the assignment: 9 months.

Do you recognise yourself in this profile and are you available? Please reply with your most recent CV, a short motivation, your hourly rate and your availability. We will get back to you quickly.