In conversation with Luuk, Recruitment Consultant at WFS PRO, about the Renewables industry.

In addition to being a recruitment consultant, Luuk Mathijssen is also ultimately responsible for the Renewables industry at WFS PRO. Within his position he is involved in the acquisition of new talents and clients. He also works two days a week as an internal RPO consultant at one of our clients; N+P Group.

What does the Renewables industry entail?

Renewables is a broad industry with a focus on sustainability. In particular, the industry revolves around renewable energy; its development, production and use. This is reflected, for example, in solar, water and wind energy.

According to Luuk, Renewables has a lot of common ground with the high-tech sector: "Think of a triangle; sustainability is at the top, people at the bottom left and technology at the bottom right. Without people and technology, we cannot achieve the sustainability goals we set. These sustainability goals in turn drive innovations within technology."

Growing awareness of environmental issues, combined with changing consumer preferences and laws and regulations, has led many companies to adopt a more sustainable approach. "Technology also plays an important role in this" says Luuk, "there are already numerous companies that are going for a more sustainable approach, through technology. For example, look at developments such as smart grid technology, waste management systems, water treatment plants, precision agriculture, and more. As a result, the number of companies in the Renewables industry is increasing."

Renewables and WFS PRO

Renewables is a relatively new industry, constantly changing and innovating. Luuk emphasizes that Renewables always has a connection to the high-tech sector and is therefore also an important part of WFS PRO. Often developments in Renewables overlap with our other industries because sustainability is relevant to any company, regardless of industry. "This is something we see a lot with our clients. Look at the Aerospace industry, for example, where sustainability is the talk of the day. More and more of our clients are involved in the development, production or use of hydrogen-powered aircraft," says Luuk. It is impossible to imagine our world without sustainability and it has become a prerequisite for the development of new innovations.

Not only are existing companies concerned with sustainability, there has also been an increase in Renewable companies. One example is N+P Group, one of our clients. N+P Group is a family business founded 30 years ago with the goal of creating something valuable from non-recyclable waste streams. They have done this by converting these non-recyclable waste streams into valuable, alternative and new fuel and raw materials. Because they have found a perfect alternative to fossil fuels, the concept has grown into a "booming business," operating internationally. Fossil fuels are expensive, costly, depleting and cause a lot of CO2 emissions. N+P Group's fuel and raw materials are just the opposite and help solve our global waste problem.

Luuk and his colleagues at WFS PRO support N+P Group in finding new specialists, including mechanics, engineers or financial controllers. Do you also see yourself working at the leader in Renewables? Then check out our vacancies!

What's on our agenda?

WFS PRO is currently in talks with DutchPowerGroup about a partnership. DutchPowerGroup provides power plants that convert waste to energy through incineration. They engage in waste stream management, helping to reduce unnecessary landfill and reuse valuable components. They offer sustainable solutions for processing waste and residual material streams and renewable energy sources.

These renewable power plants are the size of a shipping container. Partly because of their size, they are practical and relatively quick to install, making them easy to deploy. The power plants can be adapted to customers' specifications. For example, a drinking water production system can be added that converts salt water into drinking water. The

providing heat for district heating, steam for industrial use and cooling capacity for a warehouse, for example, are also part of their waste-to-energy solution.

Renewables is broad and relatively new industry that is constantly evolving. This is reflected the job market, as well as in the development of new training programs. Different types of jobs and positions are coming up. WFS PRO is continuing to expand its network and grow with the industry. So keep a close eye on our job openings....