A family feeling is fundamental
At Liquin, work is not just about production and processes. It starts with an environment that brings out the best in you. “It’s a typically Rotterdam culture: quit talking, start doing,” says Willem. “At the same time, there’s a strong family feeling. Everyone has your back.” You see that feeling in the way new employees are received. From day one, they are part of a team where motivation, ownership and enjoyment come together. Robin: “You feel welcome and supported here. That makes it easier to grow.”
From 3rd operator to 1st operator… and beyond
The career path for operators is clear and structured. New colleagues start as 3rd operators. With carefully compiled workbooks, they develop their skills step by step. “Once you’ve got those competences under your belt, you can grow to become a 2nd and later a 1st operator,” explains Willem. “And after that, there are opportunities like team leader, process controller or even shift leader. You decide for yourself how far you want to go.” It is important that employees take control of their own development. “We guide, coach and motivate,” Robin adds. “But ultimately, you have to take the steps yourself. That ownership makes people stronger.”
Personal supervision and real opportunities
Training at Liquin goes beyond ticking boxes on lists. Every employee gets a mentor and personal supervision. “With us, you really work together with an experienced colleague,” says Robin. “They assess not only whether you can do the work, but also teach you the practice. Theory and practice are inextricably linked here.” This approach pays off. Willem: “It’s great when someone starts as 3rd operator and after a few years, grows to become team leader. And sometimes people even move on to other departments like planning or customer service. That’s what makes our work so rewarding.”
The power of the Liquin Academy
The Liquin Academy is the flag under which the company bundles trainings, learning tracks and leadership paths. With this, Liquin goes beyond just following rules. It is the engine for growth. “We don’t just want to keep operations going today, we also want to build the terminals of the future,” says Willem. Digitalisation plays an important role in this. “New generations learn differently. No one reads a 40-page workbook anymore,” explains Robin. “That’s why we make more and more digital content: videos, interactive modules, blended learning. It’s a better way to meet what people need.”
Excelling in a world full of opportunities
Learning never stops at Liquin. The motto is clear: always better, always forwards. Whether you are a beginner, someone transferring from a different field or an experienced professional: there are opportunities here to develop yourself. “Everyone gets a learning track,” Willem emphasises. “And those who are prepared to learn and take ownership can go anywhere here.” Robin adds: “You don’t necessarily have to advance to a higher position. You can also continue to develop in your role. That’s what makes working at Liquin so attractive.”
Employer of Choice
Liquin wants to be more than an employer, it wants to be a conscious choice. With a tight-knit culture, excellent supervision and endless possibilities for development, Liquin offers a world full of opportunities. Or as Willem says: “The best thing is when old colleagues say to you later: ‘I’ve come further thanks to you all.’ Then you know you’re really making a difference.”
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