Work as a street paver in The Hague
As a street paver, you lay clay pavers and slabs, set kerbs and make sure rainwater runs off. You work outdoors in a crew, increasingly by machine.
- Hourly wage (indication) €15.98 to €16.97 gross per hour
- Without experience Start as a paving labourer
Applying and registering with us is free of charge.
From bedding sand to a finished street
You make the end product, a street or pavement that lies flat.
- Compacting and screeding the bedding sand
- Laying pavers and slabs in a pattern
- Setting kerbs and gullies to level
- Building in a fall for drainage
- Splitting or wet cutting blocks
- Machine laying with a clamp or vacuum lifter
- Compacting and sweeping in jointing sand
Where you work
- Streets, pavements and cycle paths
- Squares and car parks
- Trenches left by cable and pipe work
What you bring as a paver or labourer
- Independent paving takes experience or vocational training (mbo)
- Without experience, you start as a paving labourer
- You like working outside, also bent over or kneeling
- Many jobs ask for a B driving licence
You work on building sites or beside the road, so the minimum age is 18.
From starting wage to a skilled paver's pay
Coming from outside construction, you begin as a paving labourer on the starting wage. The second amount is for an experienced paver.
Gross hourly wage without experience, aged 21 and over
€15.98 to €16.97 gross per hour
This is an indication, not a promised wage. Your hourly wage is always stated in the job.
- With experience
- €20.02 to €22.68 gross per hour
Source: Bouw en Infra collective labour agreement (cao), wage tables of 1 January and 1 July 2026. Checked on 5 October 2026.
A paving crew's hours through the year
An early start
You work on weekdays and start early, often at 07:00. Roadworks sometimes run in the evening or overnight.
Frost and snow
In frost or snow, paving work can come to a stop. Ask our team what that means for your hours.
Projects and summer break
You often spend weeks or months on one site. Summer brings a three-week break (bouwvak).
Certificates and courses for paving work
VCA Basis
Often asked forAlmost every civil engineering contractor asks for this safety certificate. The exam is also available in English.
Roadside safety course
Often asked forYou take this course before working next to traffic.
Protective equipment
Always requiredS3 work shoes, knee pads, gloves and hearing protection cost you nothing.
Paving work with clear agreements on pay and equipment
The hourly wage is listed
Each advert gives the gross hourly wage. You get what a permanent colleague earns for that work.
Clear before you start
You hear in advance where and when you start, and whether laying is by machine.
Our team on the phone
Call or message our team with questions about the work.
The route from labourer to independent paver
- Paving labourer
- Street paver
- All-round paver
- Team leader
You learn the trade in the crew or through training alongside work.
Jobs for street pavers and labourers in The Hague
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From your application to your first working day
At every step you know what happens and who you can call.
You apply or register
You can use the form, send us a WhatsApp message or call us, also without a CV.
We call you
Our team calls you to get to know you and to hear what work you are looking for.
You hear what the work is
Before you start, you hear the tasks, the working hours, the gross hourly wage and what to bring.
You start working
On your first day you know where to go and who to call if you have a question.
Questions about the trade of paver and labourer
Can I become a paver without experience?
Yes, you start as a paving labourer and learn the trade in the crew. Working independently takes experience or training.
Do I lay every block by hand?
No, machine laying is the norm, so a machine or clamp lifts the blocks. Hand laying remains where nothing else works, and you still bend and kneel.
Do I need a diploma for paving?
No, the law does not require one. Companies do ask for experience or vocational training (mbo level 2 or 3).
Do I need VCA for paving work?
Usually yes. The advert says whether you also need the roadside safety course.
How long do I stay on the starting wage?
It applies for one year at most and only to newcomers in construction. After that, the wage for your job applies.
Do I have to pay to register?
No, registering and applying are free, and no CV is needed.
Will you be laying pavers in and around The Hague?
Apply or leave your details. Our team calls you about paving work that suits you.
You can also apply without a CV.