Earn €16 Net per Hour with Weekly Payments and Accommodation
Are you an experienced CE truck driver looking for a well-paid driving job in the Netherlands?
GoWork Recruitment is seeking a professional CE Driver for a full-time day-shift position based in Son, Netherlands. The job involves national distribution throughout the country, with approximately five delivery stops per day.
The position offers €16 net per hour, weekly salary payments and enhanced rates for overtime and weekend work. Single-room accommodation is available for €60 per week.
Applicants must hold a valid CE driving licence and Code 95 and have at least three years of relevant professional driving experience. Communicative English is required.
Job Overview
- Position: CE Truck Driver
- Location: Son, Netherlands
- Type of work: National distribution
- Shift: Day shift
- Starting time: Approximately 05:00–06:00
- Working days: Mainly Monday to Friday
- Weekend work: Occasionally required
- Working hours: Approximately 55 hours per week
- Delivery stops: Approximately five per day
- Net salary: €16 per hour
- Payment frequency: Weekly
- Overtime rate: 130%
- Saturday rate: 150%
- Sunday rate: 200%
- Accommodation: Single room for €60 per week
- Contract type: A1 contract registered in Lithuania
- Language: Communicative English
- Own car required: No
Salary and Payment
€16 Net per Hour
The position offers a net hourly salary of €16. This provides an attractive earning opportunity for experienced CE drivers willing to work approximately 55 hours per week.
Weekly Salary Payments
Your salary will be paid weekly, giving you a regular and predictable payment schedule.
Enhanced Overtime and Weekend Rates
Additional hours and weekend shifts are compensated at enhanced rates:
- Overtime: 130%
- Saturday work: 150%
- Sunday work: 200%
The applicable rate depends on when the additional hours are worked.
Working Schedule
This is primarily a day-shift driving position. Drivers normally begin work between 05:00 and 06:00.
The standard schedule runs from Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend work may be required depending on operational needs. Drivers can expect to work approximately 55 hours per week.
The role involves national distribution within the Netherlands, with around five delivery stops on a typical working day.
Main Responsibilities
As a CE Driver, you will transport goods safely and efficiently to destinations throughout the Netherlands.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Completing national distribution routes within the Netherlands
- Making approximately five scheduled delivery stops per day
- Starting assigned routes between approximately 05:00 and 06:00
- Driving a CE-category vehicle safely and professionally
- Following planned routes and delivery schedules
- Using GPS or onboard navigation systems where required
- Carrying out basic vehicle inspections before and after each shift
- Checking tyres, lights, brakes and fluid levels
- Verifying transport and delivery documentation
- Ensuring loads are transported safely and securely
- Reporting delays, vehicle faults or delivery issues promptly
- Communicating professionally with dispatchers, warehouse employees and customers
- Following Dutch and European road-safety regulations
- Complying with driving-time and rest-period requirements
- Keeping the assigned vehicle clean and in good working condition
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Valid CE driving licence
- Valid Code 95 qualification
- Minimum of three years of professional CE driving experience
- Communicative English-language skills
- Experience driving heavy commercial vehicles
- Good knowledge of road-safety regulations
- Ability to complete national distribution routes independently
- Willingness to begin work early in the morning
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends
- Reliable and responsible working attitude
- Ability to follow schedules and delivery instructions
- Professional communication skills
- Good physical condition suitable for professional driving duties
Accommodation
Single-room accommodation is available for €60 per week.
Having a private room provides greater comfort and privacy after long working days. Candidates do not need to arrange accommodation independently before starting the position.
Additional Benefits
The employment package includes:
- Single-room accommodation for €60 per week
- Weekly salary payments
- Enhanced overtime compensation
- Higher Saturday and Sunday rates
- Approximately 55 working hours per week
- No personal car required
- No personal work clothing required
- Safety shoes can be provided if necessary
- National driving routes within the Netherlands
- Day-shift work
- Travel costs discussed during the interview
Employment Contract
The successful candidate will work under an A1 contract registered in Lithuania.
Candidates should ensure they understand the employment and social-security arrangements connected with the contract. Further details will be explained during the recruitment and interview process.
Safety Shoes and Work Clothing
Safety shoes are required for this position. They can be provided if the selected candidate does not already have suitable footwear.
You do not need to bring your own work clothing, as the necessary workwear will be arranged.
Travel to the Netherlands
Travel-cost arrangements will be discussed individually during the interview. Candidates should not assume that all travel expenses are automatically reimbursed unless this is confirmed during the recruitment process.
A personal car is not required for the position.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may be suitable for experienced:
- CE truck drivers
- National distribution drivers
- Heavy goods vehicle drivers
- Articulated lorry drivers
- Delivery truck drivers
- International drivers seeking domestic routes
- Professional drivers with Code 95
- English-speaking truck drivers looking for work in the Netherlands
Candidates should be comfortable with early starts, long working weeks and approximately five delivery stops per day.
Working in Son, Netherlands
Son is located in the province of North Brabant, near Eindhoven. The region is an important logistics and industrial hub with strong transport connections to destinations throughout the Netherlands.
Its central location makes it a suitable operational base for national distribution routes.
Recruitment Process
The application process is straightforward:
- Send your current CV in English.
- GoWork Recruitment will review your driving experience and qualifications.
- Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion.
- Selected applicants will attend an interview with the hiring company.
- Contract, travel and starting arrangements will be discussed.
- Successful candidates will receive further information about arrival, accommodation and work.
Please ensure that your CV clearly states:
- Your CE driving experience
- The types of trucks you have operated
- Your CE licence and Code 95 validity
- Your current location
- Your English-language level
- Your earliest possible starting date
Why Apply Through GoWork Recruitment?
GoWork Recruitment connects qualified European candidates with international employers and employment opportunities.
We provide clear vacancy information, review applications and coordinate the recruitment process between candidates and hiring companies. Our aim is to make applying for international work transparent, efficient and straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for this CE driver position?
The salary is €16 net per hour.
How often is the salary paid?
Salary payments are made weekly.
Are overtime hours paid at a higher rate?
Yes. Overtime is paid at 130%.
What are the weekend pay rates?
Saturday work is paid at 150%, while Sunday work is paid at 200%.
How many hours will I work?
Drivers can expect to work approximately 55 hours per week.
Is this a day-shift or night-shift position?
This is a day-shift position. Work normally starts between approximately 05:00 and 06:00.
Will I need to work weekends?
The regular schedule is mainly Monday to Friday, but occasional weekend work may be required.
What type of routes will I drive?
The position involves national distribution throughout the Netherlands, with approximately five stops per day.
Is accommodation available?
Yes. Single-room accommodation is available for €60 per week.
Do I need my own car?
No. A personal car is not required.
Do I need my own work clothing?
No. Personal work clothing is not required.
Are safety shoes required?
Yes. Safety shoes are required, but they can be provided if necessary.
What driving qualifications are required?
Applicants must hold a valid CE driving licence and Code 95.
How much experience do I need?
A minimum of three years of relevant professional driving experience is required.
Do I need to speak Dutch?
Dutch is not listed as a requirement. Communicative English is required.
What type of contract is offered?
The position is offered under an A1 contract registered in Lithuania.
Are travel costs covered?
Travel costs and arrangements will be discussed during the interview.
