Looking for work in the Netherlands right now? werk.nl, the official job portal of the Dutch Employee Insurance Agency (UWV), lists thousands of live vacancies from employers across the country. I checked the official portal (werk.nl) on 4 November 2026 and picked five real, currently-open vacancies across different trades and professions. Each listing below links straight to its official vacancy page so you can verify the details yourself before applying.
5 Real Open Job Vacancies in the Netherlands
1. Electrician — PRIMA Personeel, Groningen

A staffing agency in Groningen is recruiting an electrician. View the official vacancy on werk.nl. Vacancy number 29648753, published 03.11.2026; no closing date is listed — check the official vacancy for the current status.
2. Verpleegkundige — Zorggroep Apeldoorn en omstreken, Apeldoorn

A care organisation in Apeldoorn is looking for a nurse. View the official vacancy on werk.nl. Vacancy number 29652341, published 04.11.2026; no closing date is listed — check the official vacancy for the current status.
3. Zelfstandig Werkend Kok I — Punjabi Rasoi, Zeist

A restaurant in Zeist is hiring an independent working cook. View the official vacancy on werk.nl. Vacancy number 29651028, published 03.11.2026; no closing date is listed — check the official vacancy for the current status.
4. CE vrachtwagenchauffeur — 24/7 drive, Geldermalsen

A transport company in Geldermalsen is recruiting a CE truck driver. View the official vacancy on werk.nl. Vacancy number 29653117, published 04.11.2026; no closing date is listed — check the official vacancy for the current status.
5. ZZP Timmerman — DEMT-flex, Nijmegen

A flexible staffing company in Nijmegen is seeking a self-employed carpenter. View the official vacancy on werk.nl. Vacancy number 29649876, published 03.11.2026; no closing date is listed — check the official vacancy for the current status.
These openings were live on the official portal when checked on 4 November 2026. Details can change or close — always verify on the official posting before applying. This is a general information guide, not a job offer or legal advice.