The Antwerp job market is experiencing exceptional momentum with unprecedented opportunities for both companies and candidates. Our specialized recruitment agencies in Antwerp support you in this transformation by connecting you with the best talent in the Flemish region.
Whether you are a company looking to strengthen your teams or a professional in search of new opportunities, our expertise in the local economic landscape and our extensive network of partners allow us to precisely meet your specific needs.
Antwerp is a strategic economic hub in Europe, where the competition to attract the best talent is intensifying every year. Using a specialized recruitment agency gives you a decisive competitive advantage in this race for talent.
In 2023, Flanders had 214,457 vacant positions, the highest number ever recorded by VDAB, highlighting the exceptional opportunities for job seekers in the region.
The Flemish region shows remarkable performance with a job vacancy rate of 4.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the highest of all Belgian regions according to Statbel. This tightness in the labor market demonstrates Antwerp's economic vitality and the many professional development opportunities it offers.
Region | Job Vacancy Rate | Annual Change |
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Flandre | 4,6% | +0,8% |
Wallonie | 3,2% | +0,5% |
Bruxelles | 3,8% | +0,6% |
This dynamic is accompanied by a reassuring stability: 78% of employers in Belgium plan to maintain their workforce in the second quarter of 2024, while 18% plan to hire, illustrating a solid and growing market.
Our recruitment agencies develop in-depth knowledge of the specific sectors that contribute to Antwerp's economic wealth. This sectoral expertise allows for the rapid identification of profiles suited to the particular requirements of each industry.
From port logistics to emerging biotechnologies, including the traditional petrochemical industry and new technologies, we master the codes and expectations of each professional environment. This specialization allows us to offer you candidates who are not only technically qualified but also aligned with your company culture.
Our modular approach adapts to the diversity of recruitment needs, from temporary positions to the most strategic management roles. Each mission benefits from personalized support that guarantees the quality of the selection process.
Our agencies work on all types of contracts according to your operational and budgetary constraints. Permanent recruitment concerns permanent positions where stability and long-term integration are priorities. For your occasional or seasonal needs, our solutions for recrutement temporaire provide you with the necessary flexibility.
Permanent contracts, strategic positions, long-term integration, career development
Fixed-term contracts, one-off assignments, replacements, increased workload
Expert profiles, specific projects, operational emergencies
Management roles, transformations, crisis situations
For executive and expert positions, our headhunting methodology activates the most relevant professional networks. This discreet and targeted approach allows us to identify, on our platform, exceptional profiles who are not necessarily actively seeking a new job.
The direct approach respects the confidentiality of all parties and maintains professional relationships in a climate of mutual trust. Our partners evaluate not only technical skills, but also motivation and cultural fit with your organization.
Every registration on our platform begins with a thorough analysis of your needs, your work environment, and your medium-term goals through your job brief to establish a precise and realistic job profile.
This brief allows our recruiters to understand the technical, relational, and cultural challenges of the position. This collaborative approach ensures that all stakeholders are aligned on the selection criteria and recruitment priorities.
The Antwerp economy is characterized by its diversification and capacity for innovation. Some promising sectors show particularly sustained growth and regularly generate new professional opportunities.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the second-largest port in Europe, generates approximately 74,000 direct jobs and 95,000 indirect jobs according to official figures from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. This major infrastructure creates a constant demand for specialized profiles.
Technological developments in the sector, particularly the automation and digitalization of processes, also generate new needs for hybrid skills combining logistical expertise and mastery of digital tools.
Antwerp hosts the largest integrated petrochemical cluster in Europe, with major players such as BASF, Bayer, and ExxonMobil. This industrial concentration maintains a high demand for highly qualified technical profiles.
Sought-after profiles: Process engineers, maintenance technicians, HSE managers, R&D specialists, circular economy experts
The challenges of energy transition and sustainable development are progressively transforming recruitment needs, with an increased search for engineers specializing in green technologies and the circular economy.
The Antwerp technology sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the digital transformation of traditional companies and the emergence of innovative startups. This dynamic creates opportunities for all experience levels.
IT Field | Required Profiles | Experience Level | Salary Trend |
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Développement logiciel | Développeurs Full Stack, DevOps | Junior à Senior | Croissante |
Cybersécurité | Analystes SOC, RSSI | Confirmé à Expert | Très forte |
Data & IA | Data Scientists, ML Engineers | Senior à Expert | Premium |
Infrastructure Cloud | Architectes Cloud, SRE | Confirmé à Senior | Forte |
Our proven methodology guarantees the efficiency and quality of each recruitment. It is structured around defined phases that optimize the chances of success while respecting your deadlines.
This framing phase represents the foundation of our platform. We analyze your organizational context, your operational challenges, and your strategic objectives through your job brief to establish a precise and realistic job profile.
This brief allows our recruiters to understand the technical, relational, and cultural stakes of the position. This collaborative approach ensures the alignment of all stakeholders on the selection criteria and recruitment priorities.
The methodology of our sourcing recruiters combines several channels to maximize the diversity and quality of applications. They activate their professional networks, leverage specialized databases, and use the most effective recrutement digital platforms.
They evaluate an average of 50 to 80 profiles for each position to present you with a selection of 3 to 5 perfectly qualified candidates.
The pre-selection is based on a multi-criteria evaluation grid that takes into account technical skills, sectoral experience, soft skills, and motivation for the position and your company.
Each pre-selected candidate benefits from an in-depth interview that evaluates their skills, personality, and motivations. Recruiters use assessment tools adapted to the level of the position and the specificities of your sector.
The candidate submissions on our platform include a detailed CV, a reasoned evaluation, and recommendations to facilitate your decision-making. They also organize the logistics of client interviews and ensure the follow-up of each stage.
The pricing policy favors transparency and adapts to the specificity of each mission. You have the opportunity to choose from several billing models depending on the nature of the position and your contractual preferences.
Pricing Model | Percentage/Amount | Terms | Guarantee |
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Success-based fees | 15% - 25% of annual salary | Payment upon start date | 3 to 6 months |
With down payment | 30% + 70% upon success | Down payment upon launch | 6 months |
Fixed fee | Fixed amount according to profile | Staggered payment possible | 3 months |
The prices include all services: sourcing, pre-selection, evaluation, candidate presentation, and follow-up during the trial period. In the event of a premature departure of the hired candidate, a guarantee ensures a free replacement or a partial refund according to the conditions defined by you.
Quality commitment: 75% of companies that used a recruitment agency are satisfied or very satisfied according to Federgon.
Our successes demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach and the quality of our recruiters' support. These testimonials concretely illustrate the added value of our platform in the Antwerp market.
"Successful recruitment in 6 weeks for a strategic position. The presented candidate perfectly matched our technical and cultural expectations."
Logistique"3 senior developers hired simultaneously for our digital transformation. A fluid process and candidates of exceptional quality."
Technologies"A rare profile found quickly thanks to the platform's sectoral expertise. The candidate perfectly mastered the petrochemical challenges."
IndustrieThese successes are based on the recruiters' deep knowledge of the local economic fabric and the ability to identify exceptional talent that will make a difference in your organization. Every recruitment benefits from the same level of attention and professionalism.
Page Personnel | B3 Jan van Gentstraat, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 303 28 50 |
RGF Staffing | 101 Frankrijklei, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 800 64 00 |
Robert Half | 4 Roderveldlaan, Antwerpen, 2600 | 03 241 14 30 |
Greystone Recruitment | 119 Frankrijklei, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 304 86 00 |
Manpower | 9 Noorderplaats, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 221 17 00 |
Michael Page | B3 Jan van Gentstraat, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 303 28 50 |
LUNAR Talents | 34 Borsbeeksebrug, Antwerpen, 2600 | 03 334 49 49 |
Axis Group | 3 Bourlastraat, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 234 02 14 |
Robert Walters | 42 Uitbreidingstraat, Antwerpen, 2600 | 03 202 79 00 |
Sander | 1 Kipdorpbrug, Antwerpen, 2000 | 03 844 70 77 |
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