WFS PRO

What WFS PRO does

WFS PRO is a privately held Dutch recruitment services company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, focused on technical staffing and talent solutions across four vertical industries: Aerospace, Marine & Offshore, High-Tech Machinery, and Renewables. The company connects technical professionals — engineers, manufacturing specialists, CNC programmers, licensed aircraft engineers, and operations/support staff — with enterprise clients, operating both nationally and internationally with full relocation support covering permits, housing, banking, and Dutch language lessons. The firm reports between 11 and 50 employees and was founded in 2016, with a Managing Director transition to Maikel Mesak announced as a strategic pivot toward RPO and MSP models.

The company's core offerings comprise Recruitment & Selection (permanent and temporary placements), Secondment (including ZZP'er deployment), and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) covering employer branding, recruitment channel optimization, and strategy alignment. Adjacent services include structured Traineeship Programs (notably the long-running GKN Fokker Elmo Electrical Engineering program and the CoreDux Engineering Traineeship from 2022), an online Learning Centre powered by Goodhabitz, and immigration/relocation support delivered through Dutch Expat Solutions and ABU-certified back-office partner Career. The technology footprint is a curated talent pool/database plus a candidate-facing mobile app launched in 2023 on iOS and Android; the privacy policy explicitly disclaims automated decision-making and no public API is offered.

WFS PRO runs a consultative, sales-led go-to-market with a community-anchored talent pipeline — candidates enter industry- and discipline-segmented talent pools after initial conversations. Revenue is generated via professional-services and managed-services fees under quote-based, customized engagements; no public pricing tiers or rate cards are disclosed. The customer base is exclusively enterprise and includes the GKN/Fokker cluster (Landing Gear, Elmo, Services Group, Hoogeveen), Royal Huisman, C-Job, Orange Engineering Technologies, Viscon Group, Summox, Van Halteren Technologies, and Kuehne+Nagel, with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or funding rounds.

Name

WFS PRO

Legal name

WFS PRO BV

Website

https://wfspro.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WFS PRO is a Dutch recruitment services firm headquartered in Eindhoven that connects technical professionals with enterprise clients in Aerospace, Marine & Offshore, High-Tech Machinery, and Renewables via permanent placement, secondment, RPO, and traineeship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Recruitment Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor Management System (VMS) & MSP-Led Contractor Programs (BPACAGAF)

Keywords

• Technical recruitment services
• Engineering staffing solutions
• Aerospace talent acquisition
• Marine offshore recruiting
• RPO workforce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Recruitment & Selection Services: WFS PRO provides permanent and temporary placement of candidates with clients. They carefully select and screen candidates to find the best match for client organizations.
2. Secondment Services: Deployment of employees on a project basis, including the use of independent professionals (ZZP'ers), enabling flexible and efficient use of specialized expertise without long-term contractual obligations for clients.
3. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): WFS PRO optimizes clients' internal and external recruitment and HR processes. They align recruitment strategy with business strategy, organize flexible staffing shells, optimize specialist recruitment, and support employer branding and candidate experience.
4. Traineeships: WFS PRO organizes traineeship programs in cooperation with clients such as GKN Fokker Elmo and CoreDux, providing structured entry-level programs for graduates in technical disciplines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WFS PRO is a Dutch recruitment services firm that connects technical professionals with employers in Aerospace, Marine & Offshore, High-Tech Machinery, and Renewables. The company provides permanent Recruitment & Selection, temporary Secondment (including ZZP'ers), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and structured Traineeship programs, supported by international relocation services and a candidate-facing mobile app.

Product overview

WFS PRO is a recruitment services provider offering a unified platform for connecting technical professionals with employers in the Aerospace, High-Tech Machinery, Marine & Offshore, and Renewables industries. The core offering comprises Recruitment & Selection and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services, supported by a Secondment model for flexible deployment including ZZP'ers. The service portfolio includes employer branding, recruitment strategy alignment, and workforce management consulting under the RPO umbrella. Supporting services include Traineeship Programs (GKN Fokker Elmo Traineeship and CoreDux Engineering Traineeship), a Learning Centre powered by Goodhabitz, immigration support via Dutch Expat Solutions, and ABU-certified back-office partnership through Career. The company also operates a mobile application available on iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruitment & Selection Full-cycle recruitment service providing technical professionals for permanent placement or after a pre-arranged secondment period. Candidates are carefully selected and screened to achieve the best match for enterprise clients in Aerospace, Marine & Offshore, High-Tech Machinery, and Renewables. Services are available nationally and internationally, including international recruitment with relocation support.
• Secondment Deployment of employees on a project basis, including the use of independent professionals (ZZP'ers), enabling flexible and efficient access to specialized expertise without long-term contractual obligations for enterprise clients.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Comprehensive RPO service that develops optimal processes for recruiting both temporary and permanent employees. Includes analysis of internal recruitment processes, employer branding, recruitment channel optimization, internal capacity development, referral recruitment, and external agency collaboration, aligning recruitment strategy with business strategy.
• Traineeship Programs Structured traineeship programs developed in cooperation with enterprise clients. Includes the GKN Fokker Elmo Electrical Engineering Traineeship (approximately 80 trainees recruited over 20 years) and the CoreDux Engineering Traineeship (since 2022) for Design, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, and Industrial Engineers. WFS PRO handles recruitment, selection, and program execution with partners.
• Learning Centre Online training and development platform for deployed professionals and candidates, providing access to more than 100 training courses through partner Goodhabitz, periodic industry news, and specialist knowledge sessions for professional development.
• Immigration Support Support for international recruitment through partnership with Dutch Expat Solutions, including immigration services and assistance with deployment of European nationals and Knowledge Workers on the Dutch Labor Market. Enables WFS PRO to fulfill international placements that require immigration expertise.
• WFS PRO Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) that enables candidates to access the latest vacancies, receive updates, and engage with the WFS PRO community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 80 trainees recruited and deployed over 20 years through the GKN Fokker Elmo Electrical Engineering Traineeship
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• CoreDuxstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022WFS PRO partnered with CoreDux in 2022 to establish an Engineering Traineeship program targeting Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Industrial Engineers. WFS PRO handles recruitment and selection of candidates, and together with partners ensures execution of the traineeship program.
• GKN Fokker ElmocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005WFS PRO and GKN Fokker Elmo have maintained an ongoing partnership for over 20 years, centered on a structured Electrical Engineering Traineeship. Approximately 80 trainees have been recruited and deployed through this program, combining classroom and practical training. The partnership has expanded to include direct placements and secondment arrangements across multiple engineering disciplines including Manufacturing Engineering and Formboard Engineering.
• CareercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareer serves as WFS PRO's Back Office Partner and is an ABU (Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingen) member, fully certified to ensure compliance. They provide the employment infrastructure for flexible workers and ZZP'ers, handling payroll, contracts, and regulatory compliance. As a Recognized Referee with the IND, Career is also authorized to deploy Knowledge Workers on the Dutch labor market. External audits take place twice a year to verify compliance.
• Dutch Expat SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Expat Solutions specializes in immigration services and supports WFS PRO in deploying international professionals, including European nationals and Knowledge Workers from outside the EU. They handle visa processing, work permits, and relocation logistics for expat candidates recruited by WFS PRO, enabling the company to fulfill international placements that require immigration expertise.
• GoodhabitzsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoodhabitz provides an online training platform with over 100 different training courses accessible to all WFS PRO employees. The platform supports both personal and professional development, offering personalized recommended trainings and skill development opportunities for deployed professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad Netherlands: Randstad is the largest staffing firm in the Netherlands with broad coverage across technical, engineering, aerospace, and industrial recruitment. It competes with WFS PRO for the same enterprise clients and offers permanent placement, secondment, and RPO, though as part of a much wider portfolio rather than a specialized niche focus.
• Technicum (USG People / RGF Staffing): Technicum is a large Dutch staffing brand under RGF Staffing placing technical and industrial workers across the Netherlands. As a broader incumbent, it overlaps with WFS PRO's technical staffing and secondment offerings but operates at significantly larger scale and across more generalist industrial verticals.
• Brunel Netherlands: Brunel is a global technical staffing and project delivery firm with a Dutch operation placing engineers, technicians, and specialists in aerospace, energy, and high-tech industries. It competes with WFS PRO in secondment, RPO, and permanent technical placements across the same verticals.
• Hays Netherlands: Hays is a global specialist recruitment firm with a strong Dutch operation focused on engineering, manufacturing, and technology roles. It directly competes with WFS PRO in permanent and contract technical placements but operates at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Michael Page Engineering: Michael Page's Netherlands engineering division recruits technical professionals for aerospace, manufacturing, and high-tech clients. It competes with WFS PRO for senior engineering and manufacturing talent in the same Dutch enterprise market, with a stronger brand but less vertical specialization.
• Evoke (House of HR): Evoke is a specialist recruitment and staffing brand within the House of HR group operating in the Netherlands with a focus on engineering, industrial, and technical roles. It competes with WFS PRO in technical permanent and contract placement and benefits from a larger group infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Yacht Group: Yacht is a Dutch technical staffing and consulting firm placing engineers, technicians, and technical professionals across high-tech, aerospace, marine, and energy sectors. It directly competes with WFS PRO in the same Dutch technical recruitment market with comparable verticals and both permanent and secondment models.
• Blue Lynx Employment Solutions: Blue Lynx is a Dutch recruitment firm specializing in technical, engineering, and multilingual professional placements, including international candidate relocation. It is a direct competitor to WFS PRO's international recruitment and secondment services and serves similar high-tech and engineering client bases.
• Reijnen Recruitment & Executive Search: Reijnen is a Dutch recruitment firm specializing in technical and engineering professionals for aerospace, high-tech, and industrial clients. It is a direct peer in the same Eindhoven-adjacent technical recruitment niche and serves a comparable enterprise client base.

Regional players

• Huisman & Partners: Huisman & Partners is a Dutch recruitment agency focused on technical and engineering professionals, particularly in maritime, offshore, and high-tech industries. It is geographically aligned with WFS PRO (Netherlands) and serves the same Marine & Offshore and High-Tech Machinery verticals with a similar specialist staffing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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