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At JoeToe, we see it every day: the labour market in Gelderland is under pressure. Staff shortages play a leading role in almost every sector. Employers are searching with all their might for suitable people, while jobseekers have opportunities for rapid development or retraining. Whether you operate in logistics, engineering, healthcare or construction – the challenges are great, but the solutions are within reach. In this blog, we explain the trends and shortages by sector. Where is the bottleneck? Where are the opportunities? And how does JoeToe help connect the two?
Staff shortage in logistics and manufacturing growing rapidly
The logistics sector in Gelderland is running at full speed. Distribution centres and production companies in Ede, Tiel and Nijmegen are struggling to fill vacancies. Think of positions such as order picker, forklift driver or production worker. JoeToe helps companies employ migrant workers and assists candidates who want to start working quickly. Much of this work does not require long training, but it does require motivation and reliability. For people who want to work immediately and are willing to roll up their sleeves, there are plenty of opportunities here. Part-timers and lateral entrants can also get a flying start in this sector.
Engineering remains growth sector with shortages
It is impossible to imagine Gelderland without engineering. From installations in new housing estates to maintenance of production lines: good technical staff are worth their weight in gold. Yet positions such as mechanic, welder or breakdown analyst remain difficult to fill. Companies pull the same pool of candidates, causing staff shortages to slow down growth. JoeToe focuses on apprenticeships, which train motivated jobseekers to become professionals. Lateral entrants from other sectors also make a fresh start in engineering. Demand remains high, especially due to energy transition and sustainability. Anyone who joins now not only has job security but also career opportunities.
Healthcare sector faces structural staff shortages
The care sector in Gelderland is under pressure. Staff shortages are particularly noticeable in elderly care. Care institutions are urgently looking for helpers, carers and attendants. Yet finding the right people remains difficult. JoeToe supports by deploying flexible staff and properly supervising new recruits. These may be people returning to work, but also people who do not yet have a care diploma and want to start working through work-study. Healthcare is not only about experience, but also about empathy and communication. It is precisely people with the right soft skills who make the difference here – and JoeToe helps to find them.
Construction sector resilient but vulnerable
Construction sector resilient but vulnerableThe construction sector in Gelderland remains a key driver of the economy. There is plenty of construction, renovation and investment in infrastructure. Yet finding enough skilled workers remains a challenge. Bricklayers, carpenters, planners – they are scarce. JoeToe responds to this by enthusing young people for a career in construction and guiding jobseekers towards retraining courses. Foreign professionals are also employed, provided they are properly supervised. Construction is physical, practical work with visible results. For those who like to work with their hands and are looking for variety, this is a sector full of prospects. And JoeToe helps you get in and stay in it.
The labour shortage in Gelderland is not a temporary problem – it calls for smart, structural solutions
The personnel shortage in Gelderland is not a temporary problem – it requires smart, structural solutions JoeToe sees every day how challenging and promising this situation is. By listening carefully to employers and candidates, we bring supply and demand together in a way that works for both parties. With customisation, commitment and speed, we make the difference. So: are you having trouble filling vacancies, or are you looking for a job that really suits you? JoeToe helps you move forward, even in a tight labour market. Because with us it is: search today, work tomorrow.
