Blaze

Blaze Vaklui is a Dutch company that places vaklui, skilled tradespeople, into work, under the line that this is where craftsmanship and action come together. It promises candidates a reply within one working day and work that suits them directly, and its message to tradespeople is that finding work should happen without hassle because Blaze arranges it for them. Companies looking for people who get things done are pointed to the same team.

Blaze works in the construction trades. Its recruiters know the bouw, speak the language of the shop floor and know when to push a process forward, which the company contrasts with a standard intake conversation. Blaze also uses matching software that it says looks beyond a CV, matching tradespeople on experience, commitment and the needs of the project, so that someone who genuinely fits is available sooner. It maintains a large and active network of tradespeople and clients in its region, people it knows, speaks to and follows, which it says lets it supply quickly when needed.

Blaze sets out a four step process for candidates. Registration through the website takes only a few minutes and the company makes contact quickly. It then discusses the candidate's experience, wishes and availability to build a profile that reflects who they are and what they want. Using its software and personal knowledge, Blaze matches the candidate to projects that fit, rather than guessing. If there is a match, Blaze arranges the rest and the candidate starts on the project. The site also accepts open applications and lists current vacancies and the partners it works with.