Direct People

Upforce (formerly Direct People) is a Netherlands-based staffing and recruitment company with more than 25 years of specialised experience in logistics and production sectors. The company serves organisations across multiple regions including Venlo, Eindhoven, and Oudewater, combining local presence with international recruitment capabilities and local workforce integration support. Upforce positions itself with the motto 'We Know. We Do. We Build' capturing its approach to understanding client needs, executing placements and building long-term workforce relationships.

The company offers rapid workforce solutions within five days of initial contact, supported by comprehensive onboarding services. Upforce handles the complete employment lifecycle for clients including international recruitment, housing provision, transportation, and ongoing employee support and supervision. Services are delivered in compliance with current employment legislation and supported by relevant certifications (ABU, NEN400-1, SNF). The company serves growth-stage businesses, small-to-medium enterprises undergoing digitalisation, agile multinationals, and large organisations actively recruiting specialist talent.

For job seekers, Upforce emphasises reliable work placements with trustworthy employers, provision of housing and transportation, and personal guidance throughout onboarding and employment. The company's strength lies in understanding both international labour migrants' needs and employer operational requirements, enabling placements that succeed through genuine cultural and role alignment. Specific roles recruited include logistics operators, warehouse specialists, production technicians, and construction specialists, with transparent salary communication (ranging from EUR 15.42 to 17.34 per hour based on role and specialisation).