Launching in the Netherlands · 2026

The smart platform that matches certified technicians with industrial companies

VakLink connects ZZP monteurs and technicians to industrial companies that need them — using AI to match skills, certifications, and equipment expertise automatically.

250K+ Skilled worker shortage NL
415K Unfilled vacancies Q1 2026
€18B+ Dutch staffing market
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Trusted in industries across the Netherlands

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Maintenance
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Construction
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Electrical
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Oil & Gas
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Maritime
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Manufacturing
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Water & Utilities

Industrial hiring is broken

Dutch companies can't find workers. Technicians can't find the right shifts. The system fails both sides.

72%

Companies miss deadlines

Nearly 3 in 4 industrial companies report missing project deadlines due to inability to staff certified technicians on time.

€47K

Average vacancy cost

Each unfilled skilled vacancy costs Dutch manufacturers over €47,000 per year in lost productivity and overtime spending.

6 wks

Average time to fill

Traditional staffing agencies take 6+ weeks to fill a specialised technical role — far too slow for urgent production needs.

3.9%

Manufacturing vacancy rate

The highest in a decade. Technicians exist but can't be found — because skills data isn't structured anywhere.

Built for both sides of the market

VakLink works differently for technicians and companies — both get exactly what they need.

1

Build your profile

Add your certifications (VCA, BHV, NEN, etc.), equipment experience, and availability. Takes 10 minutes — no CV required.

2

Get matched instantly

Our algorithm matches your exact skills and certificates to company requirements. You only see shifts you're actually qualified for.

3

Accept & work

Accept shifts with one tap. Your ZZP contract is handled digitally. You invoice the company directly — VakLink never touches your income.

4

Build your reputation

Every completed shift adds to your VakLink reliability score. Top-rated technicians get priority access to premium shifts.

Upload a manual. Find the right person.

Our AI reads your technical documentation and automatically identifies every certification, qualification, and skill required to operate or maintain the equipment.

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    Upload any format

    PDF, DOCX, or scanned documents. Our OCR + NLP pipeline extracts structured skill data from any technical document.

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    Automated skill extraction

    Identifies required certifications (VCA, BHV, NEN 3140), equipment type competencies, and safety qualifications automatically.

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    Smart matching algorithm

    Score = (Cert Match × 40%) + (Equipment × 25%) + (Proximity × 20%) + (Reliability × 15%). Best fit, every time.

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    Compliance reporting

    Auto-generated reports confirming all workers on a project hold the required certifications — audit-ready instantly.

Document Intelligence · Live Process
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Manual uploaded
Hydraulic Pump HY-2200 · 47 pages
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Skills extracted
VCA Vol · NEN 3140 · Hydraulics cert
Matching in progress
Searching 4,200+ technicians...
12 qualified technicians found
Within 45km · Available this week
⚡ VakLink's Core Differentiator

Built for both sides

Whether you're a ZZP technician looking for more work or a company that can't find skilled people — VakLink is built for you.

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ZZP Technicians & Monteurs
Self-employed professionals in maintenance, electrical, hydraulics, HVAC, and more.
  • Always free to join — no subscription, no fees
  • Your profile works 24/7 finding shifts that match your certifications
  • Full ZZP independence — you invoice companies directly
  • Real-time notifications when you match a new requirement
  • Build a reputation score that gets you access to better shifts
  • Digital contract generation in minutes, not days
Register as a technician — it's free →
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Industrial Companies
Manufacturers, utilities, construction firms, and facility managers across the Netherlands.
  • Find certified technicians in hours, not weeks
  • Upload equipment manuals — AI matches the right skills automatically
  • Verified certifications — no manual checking required
  • Scale up or down your workforce instantly for peak demand
  • Full compliance documentation included
  • Pay ZZP technicians directly — VakLink charges only a small platform fee
Start finding technicians →

Simple, transparent pricing

Technicians are always free. Companies pay based on their hiring needs.

For Technicians
ZZP Professional
€0/mo
Always free. Forever. We believe technicians should never pay to find work.
  • Full profile with certifications
  • Unlimited shift applications
  • Real-time match notifications
  • Digital ZZP contract generation
  • Reliability score & reviews
Join free →
For Large Companies
Enterprise
€499/mo
For high-volume hiring with dedicated support and custom integrations.
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited placements
  • API access & ERP integration
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom compliance reports
Contact us →

Be first. Get early access.

We're launching in Rotterdam and expanding across the Netherlands. Join the waitlist and get priority access when we go live.

🔧 For Technicians

Join as a ZZP professional

Free forever. Set up your profile now and be first to receive shift matches when we launch.

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🏭 For Companies

Start finding technicians

Get 3 months free on the Growth plan as an early adopter. Limited spots available.

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No commitment. Your first 3 months are on us.