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The people
behind FlexHero.

Six stories, recorded between coffee breaks and on the shop floor. Three production managers explaining why they’ve been calling us for years. Three craftsmen sharing what it really means to work 1,800 km from home. No marketing soundbites — just honest conversations.

6 stories
3 clients · 3 craftsmen
4 languages
NL · ES · PT · IT
2022 – 2026
interview period
100% authentic
no stock photography of quotes
Lammers Metaal production hall with CNC machines Client · Manufacturing industry

Lammers Metaal

Sander Hofman · Production Manager · Helmond

"We ring FlexHero at 4 pm and have profiles on the table by Monday. You wouldn’t expect that kind of speed from a staffing company." Four years of collaboration, 18 placements.

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Weld sparks during truck chassis assembly Client · Welder

DAF Trucks — Eindhoven site

Erik van Dommelen · Chassis Construction Team Leader

Four MIG/MAG welders with PT-3 certification, on the production line within 14 days. "Other agencies promised four weeks. FlexHero started calling."

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Forklift in distribution centre Client · Logistics

Bossers & Cnossen

Marleen Bakker · Operations · Veendam

Q4 peak with 30% volume growth. "Our regular partner pulled out. FlexHero supplied nine forklift operators in eleven days — and remained available over the weekend."

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MIG/MAG welder at work Craftsman · PT

Manuel Ferreira

MIG/MAG welder · TUS Eindhoven · 31 years old

"I used to work 12 hours a day in Constanța. Here I earn more and get to see my children every weekend." From Romania via Porto to Eindhoven.

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Woman in industrial workwear at distribution centre Craftsman · PT

Ana Sousa

Reach truck driver · Helmond · 28 years old

"I was the only woman on the forklifts. After three months, it wasn’t a big deal anymore — just a job." Two years in the Netherlands, qualifications in the bag.

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CNC turner behind control of lathe Craftsman · IT

Luca Bianchi

CNC turner · Tilburg · since 2024

"In Bergamo, I earned €1,450 net after 12 years’ experience. Here, €2,640 plus housing. That adds up." On craftsmanship, language and coming home.

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