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After completing the training, you will be employed in <strong>Ghent or Zeebrugge</strong>.</p><p>The first step in the selection process is online CEBIR tests that you will receive by email. If you pass these, you will then answer the final questions via Hirevue. These will also be sent to you by email.</p>\n","employeeTestimonials":"<p>Colleagues appreciate the outdoor work, the variety and the feeling that they contribute to more sustainable mobility. The strong team spirit and the guidance provided by mentors are also experienced as positive</p>\n","uniqueSellingPoint1":"You actively contribute to fewer traffic jams\n","uniqueSellingPoint2":"You will receive a permanent contract\n","uniqueSellingPoint3":"You work in a close-knit team with opportunities for growth\n","jobCreatedOn":"2026-11-03T09:09:01Z"}