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Filipino professionals for transport and logistics
The Philippines has formal vocational experience in driving, vehicle maintenance and warehouse work, built up within the Philippine transport and logistics sector. SkillShift recruits drivers, warehouse staff and logistics professionals for roles with structural staff shortages.
Because driving licences and professional qualifications do not automatically apply across borders, we carefully assess which experience and documentation genuinely match the European requirements for the intended role.
Why the Philippines for this sector?
Professional driving and vehicle experience
The Philippine transport sector has formal professional experience with trucks, commercial vehicles and logistics operations.
Experience with warehouse systems
Many candidates have worked with warehouse management systems, order picking and distribution processes within internationally operating companies.
International logistics sector
The Philippines has an active logistics and distribution sector with international clients and processes.
Practical operational experience
Candidates often have practical experience with loading, unloading and inventory management in operational environments.
A Philippine driving licence is not automatically a European professional licence
A Philippine driving licence is not automatically a European professional licence. SkillShift therefore assesses per candidate which driving experience, vehicle category and documentation genuinely match the European requirements for the intended role.
Role profiles
- Professional drivers, where feasible
- Truck drivers
- Warehouse staff
- Logistics operators
- Automotive mechanics
- Distribution profiles
What we assess in drivers
- Licence and vehicle category
- Experience with articulated vehicles/combinations
- Commercial driving experience
- Verifiable safety history
- European driving licence requirements
- Professional driver requirements
What we assess in logistics staff
- Warehouse systems (WMS)
- Order picking
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory management
- Forklift experience
- Distribution processes
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 and licence requirements, the Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must also be completed.
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
For driver and logistics roles, we assess whether European driving-licence and professional-driver requirements are achievable. The applicable permit route follows from that assessment.
BELGIUM
Belgium
Belgium has specific requirements for professional drivers and logistics staff. SkillShift assesses this per vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Philippine driving licence be used directly in the Netherlands or Belgium?
No. A Philippine driving licence is not automatically a European professional licence; SkillShift assesses per candidate which additional steps are needed.
Does SkillShift also recruit international truck drivers?
This is assessed per vacancy and per candidate, depending on driving experience, vehicle category and European requirements.
What is assessed for warehouse staff?
Including experience with warehouse systems, order picking, loading and unloading, inventory management and forklift experience.
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.
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Looking for this type of professional?
SkillShift assesses the vacancy, sector-specific requirements and the applicable route before recruitment starts.