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TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP AT VAN DEN HERIK

Van den Herik is a true family business founded in 1946 with a long history in hydraulic engineering and the detection of explosive remnants of war. We have therefore been active in this field of work for over 75 years, and now the third generation is at the helm.

Our company is characterized by our hard workers who know and love the trade. We know what we are talking about and in addition to being professionals we are also able to remain innovative and look at issues in a creative way. We are solution providers who not only think, but also simply act.

Are you looking for a new challenge in hydraulic engineering or explosives detection? Van den Herik, with around 200 employees and a flexible workforce with whom we have often worked for years, is an attractive SME. In practice, this means that we really know each other, that there are short lines of communication and that internal bureaucracy is alien to us.

View our vacancies here

View our vacancies here

The application process

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Do we see a possible match? We are happy to meet, live or digitally. This introductory meeting is with an HR colleague and a professional from day-to-day practice.

Step 4

Still a match? We’ll make you an offer to join us. Depending on the position and the situation, you or we may want to get to know each other a little better before we make a decision. One or more additional interviews, or a visit to a project or department are of course possible.

Step 1

Ready for your next step? Apply for an open position or send an open application.

Step 3

Are you and we enthusiastic? Then we will go into a little more depth during a second interview. Preferably live at our office.

Step 5

Can we work it out together? Then we wish you lots of job satisfaction at our wonderful company!

What your new colleagues think
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“We are an authentic hydraulic engineering company, a real family business and there is a good atmosphere. I really enjoy working at Van den Herik.”
Anna Steenbergen | Project Engineer

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“In any project, good cooperation is crucial. From work preparation and administration, skippers, machinist and survey to competitor colleagues and the of course the customer. Every day we work together with great commitment and passion on hydraulic engineering solutions that improve the quality of our habitat.”
André Dekwaasteniet | Project Manager

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you have a love for “the profession,” people and the environment? That is step one! Furthermore, you will probably feel completely at home with us if you recognize yourself in the following:

  • You are connecting, sociable, service-oriented and helpful.
  • You can work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Communicating well with your project members, team, department and external parties is important in this regard and therefore suits you well, or you would like to make steps in this area.
  • You will find personal contact and working in a relatively small team where we have an eye for you a pleasant basis.
  • In addition, we are real go-getters, so you are not afraid to put your shoulders to the wheel.

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WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

We follow the market closely and come up with our own innovations. We invest in smart and sustainable solutions in terms of equipment, data, IT and in the development of our people. We make things happen and a deal is a deal, but we are flexible because we must always move with nature. We at Van den Herik are proud. Proud of our work, our people and our corporate culture. People; colleagues, clients and suppliers, feel at home with us and everyone is welcome. We are social and have an eye for safe and sustainable operations. We don’t like to waste and feel partly responsible for the world we leave behind for generations to come.

In addition to simply good working conditions, according to the Collective Labor Agreement for Construction or Hydraulic Engineering (job dependent) you will notice this by, among other things:

  • With us, you are not a number in a personnel file. We have an eye for you as a person and your situation.
  • Together with The Great Bubble Barrier, we are fighting against plastic in our waters as a Technical Partner of this club, will you join us?
  • We give you the opportunity to invest in yourself and to continue to develop. Would you like to work as a planner or designer outside on a project or the other way around and get to know a different side of your work and yourself? A lot is possible with us!
  • We love being on and around the water; you may get your boating license at our expense if you don’t already have one.
  • Several times a year we organize the Van den Herik Knowledge Café, a meeting where we share knowledge about projects, developments and innovations. This way you know what is going on and you learn from each other. Afterwards we chat during the closing drinks.
  • Parties at Christmas, New Year, a Summer Event and once every 5 years a fantastic Herik weekend!
  • At these most parties, your partner, if any, is also welcome, because we think it’s important to know who belongs to you as well.

Are you looking for a (next) step in hydraulic engineering in a nice workplace?

Check the vacancies directly