Harlingen is a smaller town in Friesland, in the Friesland region. The local economy is driven by sectors including port and maritime services as well as the process industry. Every day, FlexHero places skilled workers — mainly from other EU countries — with manufacturers, logistics centres and producers in Harlingen and the surrounding area. Response time: one working day. First placement usually within one working week.
From our office in Eindhoven (± 194 km), in Harlingen we mainly place forklift drivers, storage/transhipment workers and operators. We also arrange suitable local placements in smaller municipalities.
We also serve employers just outside Harlingen — see Waadhoeke, Súdwest-Fryslân or Leeuwarden.
Vacancies in Harlingen and the surrounding area.
The vacancies below are currently open in Harlingen or the immediate region. Click through for job requirements, salary and the consultant who will support you.
Sectors where we place.
In Harlingen and the immediate area, we see the most work in these sectors. For each sector we work with specialist consultants who know the market and the shop floor.
Port & maritime
Stevedores, terminal operators, bunkering and offshore support.
(Process) industry
Operators A/B, all-round technicians, technical services, shifts.
Manufacturing
MIG/MAG welders, sheet metal workers, CNC operators, fitters.
How we work in Harlingen.
FlexHero recruits around 90% of its skilled workers in other EU countries — mainly Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal and Italy. For assignments in Harlingen, that means:
- 1Sourcing in the country of origin — we recruit via local partners in the EU. Selection, language check and certificate verification take place before the journey to the Netherlands.
- 2Housing in the Harlingen region — via SNF-certified locations within commuting distance of the workplace. No overcrowded units, no hidden costs.
- 3Transport arranged — staff transport or an allowance for own transport. The skilled worker arrives at the workplace in Harlingen on time.
- 4On-site support — a dedicated contact person for both employer and skilled worker. Responds within one working day.
Our offices.
Eindhoven · head office
Stratumsedijk 27
5611 NB Eindhoven
+31 (0) 85 62 05 000
From Harlingen: ~194 km
Braga · recruitment
Avenida da Liberdade · Braga, Portugal
Sourcing PT · ES · IT
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Frequently asked questions — FlexHero in Harlingen.
Does FlexHero have a branch in Harlingen?
FlexHero works from its head office in Eindhoven (NL) with a recruitment office in Braga (Portugal). For Harlingen, the Eindhoven HQ is the Dutch branch (~194 km). We arrange placements in Harlingen fully remotely, with a dedicated consultant and locally arranged housing and transport in the Harlingen region.
How quickly can I have a skilled worker working in Harlingen?
Response time is one working day. As standard, we place within one working week of your request being approved. For sourcing needs that have to be filled from outside the Netherlands, the lead time is 1–3 weeks including travel, ID check and housing.
Do you also work with international skilled workers in Harlingen?
Yes — around 90% of our sourcing takes place in other EU countries, mainly Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal and Italy. We arrange ID checks, SNF-certified housing, transport and language support.
Which certifications does FlexHero hold?
FlexHero is NEN 4400-1 certified (guarantee of payroll tax and social security contributions), VCU certified (safety in staffing) and works exclusively with SNF-certified housing partners.
What does a temporary worker through FlexHero cost in Harlingen?
The rate is based on hirer's remuneration in line with the client's CAO — which we adopt one-to-one — plus a multiplier. We work with clear all-in rates including payroll tax, premiums and margin — no hidden costs. You'll receive a tailored quote within one working day.
Do you only work in engineering, or in other sectors in Harlingen too?
Our focus is on manufacturing, logistics, engineering and (process) industry. We also place in food, agriculture and support roles. Ask your consultant — we're open about what we do and don't do.
Other municipalities in Friesland.
FlexHero works in 18 municipalities in Friesland. Below are the largest municipalities in this province — view local vacancies or contact our regional consultant.
FlexHero services in Harlingen.
Beyond staffing and recruitment, we take care of the full employer role for an international skilled worker. What applies in Harlingen?
Employer or job seeker in Harlingen?
Our consultants respond within one working day. Placements often within one week — even with international recruitment.
