Qualified Professionals

Qualified Professionals – Vetted, Available, Right for Your Business

When a manufacturing shift goes unfilled, when the warehouse ramps up for peak season, or when a trades company has taken on a job but is short-handed, it’s not the number of applicants that matters—it's having the right person ready to start first thing Monday morning. That’s exactly what smartjobs has been focused on since 2014: We provide companies in Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, and the Rhein-Erft district with skilled workers and laborers whose qualifications we have personally checked—either through temporary staffing or permanent placement.

What “qualified” really means at smartjobs

For us, a qualified professional isn't just someone with a certificate; it's someone whose certificate we've seen, whose experience we've verified, and whose working style we've assessed. Every candidate goes through the same process before their first placement:

1. Personal interview in Erftstadt or via video call. We discuss previous assignments, desired roles, willingness to work shifts, mobility, and language skills. We hold these interviews in German, Polish or Romanian—so nothing gets lost in translation.
2. Verification of documentation. Trade credentials, welding certifications per DIN EN ISO 9606, forklift licenses with up-to-date training, electrical qualifications, driver’s license, and in food: health certificates— we review original or certified copies and record everything in the personnel file.
3. References. For skilled staff, we contact their last employer or client, with the applicant's consent.
4. Health and safety. Before starting, every employee receives safety instructions, personal protective equipment, and, when required, a health screening.
5. Onboarding support. In the first week, we check in with you and the employee. If something isn’t working, we’ll replace the worker right away rather than waiting.

Industries and Roles We Frequently Fill

This list reflects the positions we actively fill. Visit our Job Openings page to see current staff on assignment or immediately available.

The Process: From Your Request to the First Day on Site

Day 0 – Your Inquiry. Call us or use our contact form. We’ll clarify the role, headcount, required qualifications, shift patterns, location, start date and expected duration. If needed, we’ll visit your site to check the workplace details.

Day 1–3 – Matching Candidates. Using our pool of experienced employees and active applicants, we’ll suggest suitable candidates, supplying short profiles and proof of qualification. For general labor positions, this often takes less than 24 hours; for specialized roles, expect a few business days.

Before Start – Contract. You’ll receive a staff leasing (temporary staffing) contract specifying the role, qualifications, duration, and hourly billing rate. Our employees are hired and paid by smartjobs according to national collective bargaining agreements; we handle wages, social insurance, holiday pay, and sick leave.

On Assignment. Timesheets are managed via a simple form or your time tracking system. Invoicing is monthly based on actual hours worked.

Permanent Hire Option. If you want to hire someone directly, you can at any time. The conditions are clear from the start—no hidden fees or surprises.

What Your Business Gains

• Reliable staffing with no need for your own recruiting—no posting ads, sifting CVs, or conducting interviews.
• Predictable costs: you pay a set hourly bill rate instead of managing payroll, social security, absences, or admin. See What does staff leasing cost? for details.
• Fewer mismatches, since we verify skills and working style up front and check in during week one.
• Flexibility: from covering sick leave or seasonal surges to months-long project assignments—with the option to hire direct.
• Legal compliance: We hold all necessary permits for staff leasing, use union agreements, and monitor deadlines as required by German law. More on Legal Security.

A Typical Example from the Rhein-Erft Region

A metalworking company lands a last-minute contract to build a factory hall and needs two extra MAG welders for an eight-week, two-shift run. The morning after the request, we check which welders in our pool have the right certifications, are available, and can get to Kerpen. The next day, we present two profiles with proof of qualification; quick interviews are set, and by Monday, the job starts. After the project, the company hires one welder permanently while the other is assigned elsewhere. This is how collaboration typically works with us: fast response, certified staff, transparent contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can staff start? Helpers and production staff are often available within 24 hours; qualified personnel with specific paperwork usually take a few working days. The more precisely you describe the need, the faster we can deliver.

What if a worker isn’t a good fit? Just tell us during the first week. We’ll send a replacement—no questions asked.

Will I always get the same staff? For longer or recurring assignments, yes—that’s our goal too. Staff who know your business add value for all.

Do you only work locally? Our focus is in the Rhein-Erft area, as well as Cologne, Bonn, and Düsseldorf. For existing clients, we also fill jobs at other German sites—currently, for example, in Aachen, Osnabrück, and Stuttgart.

Ready to Discuss Your Staffing Needs?

Call us at +49 2235 98617-0 or get in touch via our contact form with the qualifications you require and your timeline. We’ll give you an honest assessment of what we can deliver—and no promises we can’t keep.