Middle Point

Middle Point is a recruitment agency focused on the maritime industry, placing engineers and technical professionals in yacht building, shipbuilding and offshore energy in the Netherlands and Germany. It recruits engineers, project managers, naval architects and technical specialists, for permanent roles as well as contract and freelance positions.

The company was founded in 2007 by two school friends, Maarten van Haren, who is managing director, and Patrick Maasdam. It began as a subcontractor to staffing agencies, supplying international engineers in construction, infrastructure, mechanical engineering and maritime work, and narrowed its focus to the maritime sector after the 2008 recession. It expanded to Germany in 2016.

Middle Point recruits internationally and supports candidates who move abroad with relocation help, including housing search and registration. Its head office is in Amsterdam, and Middle Point GmbH is based in Marktoberdorf, Germany. It says it has brought together over 1500 professionals and clients.