NL
ENTechnical & installation
Technical professionals for installation, service and maintenance
For technical roles in installation, service and maintenance, SkillShift recruits candidates with competency-based technical training and practical experience in electrical work, HVAC systems or maintenance.
Many candidates have gained experience with internationally operating contractors or technical service providers, providing a solid basis for work within Dutch or Belgian technical teams.
Why the Philippines for this sector?
Competency-based TESDA training
Technical education is regulated through TESDA and focused on demonstrable practical skills in HVAC/R, electrical work and maintenance, among others.
Experience with technical service providers
Many candidates have worked for contractors or technical service providers with international clients.
Experience with diverse systems
Candidates often have experience with different brands and types of technical installations, supporting adaptation to new systems.
Internationally experienced technical workforce
The Philippine technical sector has a long tradition of international employment of technicians and installers.
Role profiles
- Electricians
- Installation technicians
- HVAC technicians
- Refrigeration technicians
- Maintenance technicians
- Service technicians
- Other mechanical-technical profiles
Training and practical experience
Candidates are generally trained within the TESDA system, complemented by practical experience with technical service providers or contractors. The depth of this experience varies per candidate and is assessed individually.
What we assess
- Actual systems worked on
- Troubleshooting
- Working with technical drawings/diagrams
- Commissioning
- Preventive maintenance
- Refrigeration
- Electrical work
- Safety
- Tools and measuring equipment
- Certifications
How SkillShift supports
- Feasibility assessment
- Recruitment and sourcing
- Screening and interviews
- Documentation
- Permits
- DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements
- Relocation
- Optional housing
- Onboarding
- Aftercare
Which parts SkillShift carries out depends on the agreed scope of service.
DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements
Alongside the European permit, the Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must also be completed before a technical candidate can depart.
Netherlands and Belgium
Working in the Netherlands or Belgium
The available route depends on the country, the role and the applicable permit framework. SkillShift assesses each vacancy individually.
NETHERLANDS
Netherlands
Dutch technical regulations and role-specific certifications can require additional training, even with relevant foreign experience. The permit route is determined per vacancy.
BELGIUM
Belgium
For technical roles in Belgium, the applicable permit route and any additional certification requirements are assessed per vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
Do candidates have experience with European technical systems?
This varies per candidate. SkillShift assesses which systems have actually been worked on and whether additional training is needed.
Is a Philippine technical diploma sufficient for the Netherlands or Belgium?
Dutch and Belgian regulations and role-specific certifications can require additional training, even with relevant foreign experience.
Which technical disciplines does SkillShift recruit for?
Including electrical work, HVAC/refrigeration, installation and maintenance, depending on the vacancy.
We are a staffing or secondment provider. Can SkillShift support us too?
Yes, in most cases we can. A staffing or secondment structure is usually more complex than direct employment because the employment relationship, client agreements, immigration route and Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must fit together correctly. SkillShift assesses the proposed structure in advance and can help set up and coordinate the process where it is legally and practically feasible.
Discuss a vacancy
Looking for this type of professional?
SkillShift assesses the vacancy, sector-specific requirements and the applicable route before recruitment starts.