The verdict in three sentences
A Rotterdam employer hiring around 200 people a year across warehouses, terminals and offices should run a careers site separate from its corporate site, because candidates and customers look for very different things. Price is driven by three variables: the number of job family pages (20 to 60), whether you produce employee videos, and the ATS integration, which costs 2,000 to 8,000 EUR. In 2026 a realistic budget for a complete bilingual Dutch and English site sits between 7,000 and 35,000 EUR excluding VAT, with a lean first version possible from 530 EUR to test the format.
The three-tier pricing grid
| Item | First version | Core tier | Advanced tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build price | 530 to 910 EUR (Kolonell Growth plan) | 7,000 to 15,000 EUR | 15,000 to 35,000 EUR |
| Pages | 8 to 12 | 20 to 30, including 15 job family pages | 40 to 60, including 30 to 45 job family pages |
| Timeline | 14 to 21 days | 6 to 8 weeks | 10 to 14 weeks |
| Vacancies | Link to the ATS careers page | Vacancy feed in Dutch and English | Feed filterable by job family, site, shift and contract |
| Employer content | Client-supplied copy and photos | Job family pages written | Employee videos, day-in-the-life stories, career paths |
| Tracking | Basic analytics | Clicks to apply tracked | Applications by source and job family dashboard |
| Best for | Testing the concept | 50 to 200 hires a year | Multi-site employer above 200 hires |
Port and logistics employers typically need job families such as reach truck operator, crane operator, customs declarant, planner, warehouse lead and maintenance technician, each with shift patterns, certificates required (VCA, forklift licence) and pay range.
Options that move the quote
| Option | 2026 indicative price | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| ATS integration | 2,000 to 8,000 EUR | More than 20 open vacancies at once |
| Extra job family page | 300 to 700 EUR | Each distinct role family |
| Employee video portrait | 1,000 to 2,500 EUR | The 3 to 6 hardest roles to fill |
| On-site photo day | 1,500 to 3,000 EUR | No recent workplace photography |
| Third language (Polish or Romanian) | 15 to 25 % of build price | Large share of EU mobile workers in operations |
| Accessibility audit | 1,200 to 3,500 EUR | Public inclusion targets or government contracts |
Pay ranges on vacancies are worth planning now: the EU Pay Transparency Directive pushes employers toward disclosing salary ranges to applicants, and a careers site built with a pay range field avoids rework later.
Recurring costs to add
| Line | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and updates | 120 to 450 EUR | 1,440 to 5,400 EUR |
| Hosting in the EU | 25 to 90 EUR | 300 to 1,080 EUR |
| ATS subscription | Public price varies by vendor and seats | Check your current contract |
| Content updates | 0 to 350 EUR | 0 to 4,200 EUR depending on in-house capacity |
| Dedicated domain | Under 5 EUR | 15 to 50 EUR |
On privacy, the Dutch data protection authority's guidance is to delete applicant data four weeks after the end of a procedure, or up to one year with explicit consent. Your forms and ATS settings should reflect that from launch.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Sanne, HR director of a fictional logistics group in the Port of Rotterdam with 1,300 employees, hires 200 people a year, 30 of them through staffing agencies at a fee of 20 % of a 40,000 EUR annual salary, or 8,000 EUR per hire and 240,000 EUR a year. She picks the advanced tier at 26,000 EUR, plus 5,000 EUR of ATS integration and 350 EUR a month of maintenance, or 43,600 EUR over three years. If the site shifts 10 of those 30 hires to direct applications, savings reach 80,000 EUR a year and the project pays back in under seven months.
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FAQ
What does an employer brand careers site cost in Rotterdam in 2026?
Roughly 7,000 to 15,000 EUR for a core tier and 15,000 to 35,000 EUR for an advanced tier with video. A first version of 8 to 12 pages starts at 530 EUR.
Do we need a separate careers site?
Above 50 hires a year, yes, because a dedicated site supports detailed job family pages and accurate application tracking. Below that, a well built careers section of 5 to 10 pages is often enough.
Should vacancies be in Dutch, English or both?
Both, for most Rotterdam logistics employers, since operational roles recruit in Dutch and planning, IT and engineering roles often in English. Bilingual delivery adds about 15 to 25 % to the build.
Is ATS integration required?
It becomes essential above 20 open vacancies. At 2,000 to 8,000 EUR it quickly pays back in manual posting time saved.
How long does the project take?
From 14 to 21 days for a first version, 6 to 8 weeks for the core tier and 10 to 14 weeks for the advanced tier with video production.
Let's scope your project. Share your hiring volume, hard-to-fill roles and ATS, and we will price the right tier with options, recurring costs and a precise schedule. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
