Auto Hoogenboom and Refugee Talent Hub are organizing a live networking event for technical professionals with a refugee background. Do you want to know more about the work of a body repairer or car mechanic in the Netherlands? Then sign up quickly!

Auto Hoogenboom and Refugee Talent Hub are organizing a live networking event for technical professionals with a refugee background. Do you want to know more about the work of a body repairer or car mechanic in the Netherlands? Then sign up quickly!

About Hoogenboom:

 Auto Hoogenboom has been a trusted player in mobility in the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region for 90 years. As part of Pon – one of the largest mobility groups in the Netherlands and a partner of the Refugee Talent Hub – Auto Hoogenboom works daily on smart, customer-oriented mobility solutions.

 Hoogenboom supports customers with everything related to Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, CUPRA, and Audi RS. From sales to maintenance, from financing to damage repair. There are two body repair shops for all car brands and an in-house rental fleet, ensuring business customers always have replacement transport available quickly.

 In short: Hoogenboom offers a complete mobility solution, with a location always nearby.

Who is this event intended for?

For people with experience, interest, or affinity with damage repair

Do you have experience with or an affinity for:

1.  Dismantling and assembling body parts?
2.  Repairing and replacing sheet metal parts?

For people with experience, interest, or affinity with the work of a car mechanic

Do you have experience with or an affinity for:

1.  Performing various repairs and maintenance?
2.  Disassembling and assembling engine parts?
3. Do you also have a great passion for cars? Then this event is definitely for you!

What do we expect from you?

•  You are a refugee in the Netherlands
•  You are available on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 13:00 to 16:00 to participate live in this networking event in Rotterdam ;
•  You have experience/knowledge/affinity for working as a car mechanic and/or body repairer;
•  You live in or around Rotterdam, Spijkenisse, or Vlaardingen; [ PLEASE NOTE: Clearly state address during recruitment]
•  You have a command of the Dutch language OR the English language at B1 level or higher;

Please note : This event is offered in Dutch, so it is important that you can follow what is being said. Speaking Dutch yourself is not mandatory; if you prefer English, that is no problem.

Please keep in mind that this networking event is an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge and expand your network. Furthermore, you will have the chance to see how the driven team at Auto Hoogenboom works: using modern techniques and tools, with a strong focus on quality, and always with the customer as the highest priority. Please note: this event is not a job interview!

Are you interested in this opportunity and do you meet the requirements?

•  Then sign up for this event quickly! Registration is open until August 30, 2026;
•  Make sure your CV is updated and uploaded;
•  Travel expenses (public transport or private car) are reimbursed

 After your registration, we ask you to fill out a Google form to gather even more relevant information. Please note that it is important to complete this form, as we will use it to make the most suitable selection for this event.

 If you are selected, we expect you to be present. We therefore ask you to read our no-show policy carefully!

 Please note! If there are 500% more registrations than available spots for this networking event, we will close the activity earlier than stated for selection reasons.