Production Worker Jobs in the Netherlands
Production Worker Job in Meppel with Accommodation
Celoria Recruitment Solutions is recruiting motivated Production Workers for work in Meppel, the Netherlands. This job is suitable for candidates who want full-time production, assembly, logistics, order-picking, or automotive factory work with accommodation and transport support.
You will work at a specialised automotive production facility where painted truck cabin parts are assembled, checked, prepared, picked, and loaded for transport. The salary is €17.56 gross per hour, with a 20.3% shift allowance for every hour worked and 46.6% allowance for overtime.
Job Overview
About the Production Worker Role
As a Production Worker in Meppel, you will be part of a production team responsible for the final stages of painted truck cabin parts. Depending on the department, your work may include manual assembly, hanging parts, order picking, loading, checking quality, and preparing parts for transport.
This role is suitable for candidates with previous experience in production, assembly, logistics, warehouse work, order picking, automotive production, or factory work. Experience is an advantage, but motivation, reliability, English communication, and physical fitness are also important.
You will work in a structured production environment with clear safety rules, quality standards, and rotating shifts. The company provides a 3-day induction programme, work gear, and transport to work.
Job Responsibilities
- Assemble painted truck cabin parts by hand or with specialised tools.
- Hang, pick, load, or prepare parts for internal logistics and transport.
- Work accurately with components that must meet strict automotive quality standards.
- Check finished parts for visible defects, damage, incorrect assembly, or quality issues.
- Keep the production area clean, safe, and organised during the shift.
- Follow work instructions, safety rules, and team-leader guidance.
- Support your team in assembly, loading, logistics, or order-picking tasks when needed.
- Contribute to reliable production so parts are ready for final truck assembly at European production sites.
Job Requirements
- Good English level for reading, writing, speaking, safety instructions, and team communication.
- Physically fit and able to perform practical production work during a full shift.
- Reliable, punctual, motivated, and interested in automotive production work.
- Comfortable working in a rotating 3-shift system: morning, afternoon, and night.
- Available for occasional Saturday morning work, approximately 4 to 5 times per year.
- Previous experience in production, assembly, logistics, warehouse work, or order picking is an advantage.
- Forklift or reach truck certificate is an advantage, but not required.
- Willing to live in shared accommodation, including a shared room and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
- If applying with a friend or partner, you must accept that you may work in separate shifts or departments.
- Valid right to work in the Netherlands, such as an EU passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.
Salary, Shifts and Allowances
The salary for this Production Worker job is €17.56 gross per hour. In addition to the hourly wage, the role includes a 20.3% shift allowance for every hour worked. Overtime is paid with a 46.6% allowance.
The work is organised around a rotating 3-shift pattern:
- Morning shift: 06:00 – 14:18
- Afternoon shift: 14:18 – 22:36, with Fridays until 23:00
- Night shift: 22:36 – 06:00, with Sundays starting at 22:00
You will also have access to the company cafeteria during breaks. The total break time is 50 minutes per day.
Accommodation, Transport and Practical Details
Accommodation is available for this job. Candidates must be willing to live in a shared room and share common areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. This makes the role suitable for European candidates who want to relocate to the Netherlands for work.
Transport to work is guaranteed. If you have a driving licence, you may be invited to drive a company car for your group, depending on the final arrangement and company needs.
Please note that the Meppel facility closes for a summer break during weeks 29, 30, 31, and 32. There is no work or income during this period. Candidates can take a 4-week holiday. If you stay in agency housing during this period, housing costs may still apply. You may also be able to move out and return after the break, depending on the arrangement.
The company has a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, drugs, violence, and unsafe behaviour. The facility is also strictly non-smoking, and smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.
What We Offer
- €17.56 gross per hour for production work in Meppel.
- 20.3% shift allowance for every hour worked.
- 46.6% overtime allowance when overtime applies.
- Accommodation available in shared housing.
- Guaranteed transport to work.
- 3-day induction programme to help you start correctly.
- Work gear provided by the company.
- Complimentary lunch on your first day.
- Work in a structured automotive production environment.
- Recruiter support before and during the application process.
- Guidance with practical onboarding information, including Dutch health insurance where applicable.
- Long-term employment possibilities for reliable and motivated candidates, depending on performance and company needs.
Who Is This Job Best For?
This Production Worker job is best for candidates who want stable factory work in the Netherlands with accommodation and transport support. It is especially suitable for people with experience in production, assembly, automotive parts, logistics, order picking, warehouse work, or physical factory work.
The best candidates are reliable, physically fit, quality-focused, and comfortable working in rotating shifts. You should be able to follow English instructions, work safely, and accept shared accommodation and practical workplace rules.
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Apply for a Production Worker Job in Meppel
Send your CV if you are interested in production, assembly, logistics, order picking, or automotive factory work in the Netherlands. Our recruitment team will review your profile and contact you when your experience and availability match the vacancy.
FAQ: Production Worker Job in Meppel
Does this production worker job in Meppel include accommodation?
Accommodation is available for this job. Candidates must be willing to live in a shared room and share common areas such as the kitchen and bathroom.
How much is the salary for this production worker job?
The salary is €17.56 gross per hour. The job also includes a 20.3% shift allowance for every hour worked and a 46.6% allowance for overtime.
What does a production worker do in this role?
You may assemble painted parts, hang or pick parts, prepare items for transport, support loading tasks, check quality, and keep the workplace clean and safe.
Do I need experience for this production worker job?
Production, assembly, logistics, warehouse, order-picking, or automotive factory experience is an advantage. A forklift or reach truck certificate is also a plus, but not required.
Do I need English?
Yes. Good English is important for reading instructions, following safety rules, writing when needed, and communicating with your team and recruiter.
What are the working shifts?
The job uses a rotating 3-shift pattern: morning from 06:00 to 14:18, afternoon from 14:18 to 22:36, and night from 22:36 to 06:00. Fridays and Sundays may have adjusted times.
Is transport to work arranged?
Yes. Transport to work is guaranteed. If you have a driving licence, you may be asked to drive a company car for your group, depending on the final arrangement.
Can couples or friends apply together?
Yes, couples and friends can apply. However, you must accept that you may work in separate shifts or different departments, depending on the company schedule.
Is there work during the summer break?
No. The Meppel facility closes during weeks 29, 30, 31, and 32. There is no work or income during this period. Housing conditions during the break must be confirmed before you start.
Is this job suitable for long-term work?
Yes, this job can be suitable for candidates looking for long-term work in the Netherlands. Long-term possibilities depend on your reliability, performance, attendance, and company needs.