Working at Brenntag in the Netherlands

Our employees are key to our success.

The quality and enthusiasm of our people is what distinguishes Brenntag from other companies within the marketplace.

Brenntag, market leader in the distribution of chemicals, offers you a challenging work, a personal development program and career opportunities, as well vertically as horizontally, in an international working environment. We are a growing and financial stable organization, consistently in search of experienced and motivated individuals to fill in various positions within the company.

Whether you are looking for a position in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, Transport, Finance, HR, we provide opportunities that offer long term careers.

Interested in working at Brenntag?

Please apply for any of the positions listed on our Dutch page or alternatively contact us for more information.

Please send us your CV, preferably with a short motivation, mentioning the function you are applying for, to one of the following e-mail addresses: for vacancies in the Netherlands and for vacancies in Belgium.

You can always follow or like our company on Linkedin.

We believe that our motivated colleagues make the difference.

We are a dynamic, innovative and financial stable organization, lean organized with direct lines to our board.

  • Our culture is open, transparent and no-nonsense
  • We are looking for people with passion for their job, who take responsibility and ownership and who want to be the best in their field
  • We only hire people who are willing to make the difference
  • Brenntag offers you a personalized and interesting salary package in accordance with the market

Have a look at our Operations department within Brenntag Netherlands?

„Connecting even the smallest customer with the world.“
Aafke Dijksma, Operations Manager, Brenntag Nederland B.V.

Have a look at the interview with Aafke here.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our employees carry out those values!

Safety First

Safety always comes first. We adhere to the highest safety standards and strive for zero accidents and incidents worldwide.

Employee Involvement & Ownership

Our employees are ambitious to get truly involved in and take ownership of their work. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking, team effort, an open dialogue and innovative ideas.

Integrity & Responsibility

We are committed to our ethical principles, fully comply with our values and maintain integrity in our business transactions.

Leadership & Accountability

Employees at every level are encouraged to be leaders in their respective roles and are held accountable for their actions and decisions.

Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business and we support our partners to the best of our abilities.

Value Creation for Partners

We strive to be the chemical industry’s preferred channel partner by creating the highest possible value for our customers and suppliers.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Brenntag is supporting the idea of “lifelong learning”. Of course, you decide the direction of your future. Next to your own input, Brenntag stimulates their employees to develop themselves as much as possible. Ambitious employees with the right competences can grow as well vertical as horizontal, on national or international level within our company.

OUR APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The job interview

When we see in your CV and motivation letter sufficient fit with our vacancy, we invite you for an interview in one of our locations. We will confirm our invitation by e-mail with the address of the location and name of the Brenntag contact person. If the first contact is positive, we will invite you for a second interview. You will always speak with your future manager. We are using the STAR method and can ask you to give some specific examples, so that we can find out how you will react in certain situations. You will always find the required competences in the vacancy text. Sometimes tests, an assessment or providing references can be part of our procedure.

When you are not eligible for the function, we will inform you as soon as possible.

Your first working day

The colleagues are already informed about your arrival through our WIKI (intranet) and are looking forward to meeting you in person. On your first day, you will be welcomed by your line-manager or by your buddy who will give you a short introduction to our company and who will introduce you to your new colleagues. You will get a personal introduction program with some on-the-job trainings and e-learning modules.

FAQ about applying with Brenntag

  • When will I receive an answer to my application?
    Everyone who applies with us, receives an answer. We strive to reply as soon as possible to your application.
  • Can I apply a second time when not selected for a function?
    Of course, you can always apply for any vacancy if you meet the requirements of that vacancy. In order to be more successful, we advise you to read carefully the feedback we sent you on your previous application.
  • How many times is our career page updated?
    The vacancies on our websites are always live and valid. As soon as a vacancy has been taken, it will be deleted on our career page.
  • Can I apply spontaneously?
    Yes, of course. You can always apply spontaneously by sending your motivation letter and CV to Brenntag. If we do not have a suitable vacancy, we will keep your application during 6 months in our archives.

TRAINEESHIP@BRENNTAG

We are open for any intern and/or traineeships or collaborations with schools and universities. We can offer trainee positions in several areas such as Sales & Marketing, HR, Finance, Laboratory, Logistics & Production, IT or HSE. Our ideal trainee has good communication skills, is passionate, has a fresh view on the business and can adapt easily. If your traineeship is approved by us, you will have a mentor who will guide you during your traineeship. You are working on your own assignment and are personally responsible for it. This needs perseverance and a proactive attitude. Of course, we will assist on that. We have several locations in the Benelux were you can do an internship. We are a multinational organisation which allows you to get in contact with several nationalities, languages and cultures. We have two kinds of internships: internship or working & learning internship.

If you think you are the perfect trainee for Brenntag, send your CV and trainee application to or to . We will contact you asap for a first meeting.