Process operator vacancies
in Nijmegen.
Working as a process operator in Nijmegen means choosing from several manufacturing employers in the Rijk van Nijmegen region. FlexHero matches your certificates to a vacancy that suits you. Including housing and transport.
Process operators keep continuous processes running — in chemicals, pharma or food. From a control room or out in the field, you monitor pressures, temperatures and flow rates in a 24/7 environment. In Nijmegen you're close to manufacturing, semicon (NXP), food and logistics. FlexHero places skilled workers here every day — mainly from other EU countries — with housing in the region and transport to the workplace.
Process operator salary in Nijmegen.
Gross hourly pay depends on experience, certification and CAO grading. The indication below applies to assignments in the Rijk van Nijmegen region.
| Experience level | Hourly wage (gross) | Monthly indication (FT) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 years' experience) | € 18,00 – 20,00 | — |
| Mid-level (2-5 years) | € 21,00 – 24,00 | € 3.400 – 4.200 |
| Senior (5+ years) | € 25,00 – 28,50 | — |
Indicative — exact grading follows the hirer's remuneration under the client's CAO. Evening, night and weekend allowances come on top of the base wage.
Typical employers in Nijmegen.
In and around Nijmegen, FlexHero works with several types of client companies that need process operators:
- Semicon company in Nijmegen (NXP area)
- Machine builder at De Grift
- Distribution centre along the A73 or A15
- Food producer in the Nijmegen region
We share specific company names during the intake — our clients' privacy comes first.
What will you do?
As a process operator in Nijmegen, your working day includes:
- Analysing faults and providing first-line fixes
- Working continuous shifts (5-shift rota)
- Keeping the logbook and handing over to the next shift
- Monitoring and adjusting process parameters via DCS or SCADA
- Doing field rounds and carrying out visual checks
- Taking samples and delivering them to the lab
What we ask.
- At least 2 years' experience in the process industry
- VAPRO B (or currently in training) or comparable experience
- Willing to work a 5-shift pattern
- VCA Basis or VOL-VCA
What we offer.
- Access to FlexHero Academy for (re)certification
- Holiday allowance and pension accrual from day 1
- VCA course via FlexHero if needed (at our expense)
- Opportunities to progress to a permanent contract with the employer
- Including BSN application for international recruits
Ready for your next step as a process operator in Nijmegen?
Leave your CV — we'll match you to a vacancy in or near Nijmegen.
Process operator in the region.
Frequently asked questions — Process operator in Nijmegen.
What does a process operator earn in Nijmegen?
The hourly wage for a process operator ranges from € 18,00/hour to 28,50/hour. This excludes shift, weekend and overtime allowances. You are placed on the CAO pay scale according to your experience.
Do you also work with international skilled workers?
Yes. Around 90% of our sourcing takes place in other EU countries. We arrange the ID check, SNF housing in the Nijmegen region, transport and language support.
What is the working environment like in Nijmegen?
Nijmegen is characterised by manufacturing. Our clients include a semicon company in Nijmegen (NXP area) and a machine builder at De Grift — all employers with good working conditions.
Can I progress to a permanent contract?
Yes — with good performance, many clients offer direct employment after 6-12 months. FlexHero guides you through that process at no cost to you.
