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Civil Works Technician Traffic Engineering | Netherlands | Part-time possible

Remote, Bodegraven·Full-time·Added 12 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

VDK Groep B.V.

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote (Bodegraven)
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Languages: Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A good base salary tailored to your knowledge and experience
A 12-month contract with a view to permanent employment
Good PPE, hand tools, and professional equipment
Allowances for evening, weekend, and night shifts
Secondary employment benefits according to the Technical Installation Company collective labor agreement (25 vacation days, 13 ADV days, and pension accrual)
Varied projects throughout the Netherlands from the Bodegraven base
Development opportunities within HIG Traffic Systems and the VDK Group, including obtaining certifications.
Access to VDKGroep benefits with discounts on insurance, fuel, attractions, well-known brands, bicycle schemes, and much more!
Inspiring team outings, company events, and annual VDK family trips such as Phantasialand!

The role

As a Civil Works Technician Traffic Engineering at HIG Traffic Systems, you will make a direct contribution to this project and ensure that the foundation for modern traffic systems is perfectly installed.

Working from Bodegraven, you will be part of a close-knit team where craftsmanship, collaboration, and a good atmosphere are central. As a Civil Works Technician Traffic Engineering, you will work outdoors daily performing excavation work, installing pipes, and supporting technicians and crane operators.

What makes this work special? You see the direct result of your efforts. Thanks to your work, traffic systems function safely and reliably. As a Civil Works Technician Traffic Engineering, you combine technology, outdoor work, and social impact in one role.

What you'll do

As a Civil Works Technician Traffic Engineering, you are responsible for the preparation and installation of infrastructure for traffic systems.

Performing manual excavation and earthworks for cables and piping
Supporting crane operators and ensuring safe working distances
Installing ducting and preparing routes
Working according to all safety regulations, such as VCA and KLIC
Identifying deviations and reporting to the supervisor

What you bring

Experience in earthworks and the installation of cables and pipes
Ability to read drawings and work orders
Safety awareness and knowledge of relevant regulations (including KLIC)
VCA Basic Safety (or willingness to obtain it immediately)
Driving license B (BE is a plus)

About HIG & the VDK Group

HIG Traffic Systems is a specialist in traffic installations and realizes projects throughout the Netherlands. With a professional team and innovative solutions, we contribute to a safe traffic infrastructure.

We focus on installing detection loops on roads throughout the Netherlands. Our expertise, customer focus, and emphasis on safety make us a reliable partner for every project.

HIG Traffic Systems is part of the VDK Group, where growth is central to both. We offer opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow within the VDK Group, while maintaining a safe and collegial working environment.

We are a proud part of the fast-growing VDK Group, but operate with our own identity and culture. You will feel at home at HIG, while being able to build on the strength of the VDK Group. This means: Great benefits such as stability, plenty of training opportunities, growth possibilities, and many extra secondary employment benefits! As of mid-April 2026, the VDK Group consists of about 180 companies and over 7,000 employees, operating in 6 European countries.