Werk.nl Scraper — Dutch Government Job Board (UWV)

What does Werk.nl Scraper do?

Werk.nl Scraper extracts structured job data from werk.nl — including salary data, contact details, company metadata, full descriptions, and location data. It supports keyword search, location filters, and controllable result limits, so you can run the same query consistently over time. The actor also offers detail enrichment (full descriptions, company metadata, and contact information) where the source provides them, incremental monitoring that only returns new or changed results on recurring runs, and a compact output mode for AI-agent and MCP workflows.

What data can you extract from werk.nl?

Each result includes Core listing fields (jobId, referenceNumber, title, profession, location, postcode, address, and workLocationType, and more), detail fields when enrichment is enabled (description and descriptionText), contact and apply information (contactEmail, contactPhone, contactName, and applyUrl), and company metadata (companyName and companyWebsite). In standard mode, all fields are always present — unavailable data points are returned as null, never omitted. In compact mode, only core fields are returned.

Enable detail enrichment in the input to get richer fields such as full descriptions, company metadata, and contact information where the source provides them.

Input

The main inputs are a search keyword, an optional location filter, and a result limit. Additional filters and options are available in the input schema.

Key parameters:

• query — Job title, keyword, or reference number. Leave empty to browse all vacatures.
• location — City name or postcode (e.g. 'Amsterdam' or '1012WZ').
• distance — Search radius in kilometers from the location. Only used when location is set.
• contractType — Filter by contract type. (default: "")
• educationLevel — Filter by minimum education level. (default: "")
• sortBy — Sort order for search results. (default: "datum")
• daysOld — Only return vacatures modified within the last N days.
• maxResults — Maximum number of results (0 = unlimited). (default: 25)
• includeDetails — Fetch full job details (description, salary, contact info, apply URL). Disable for faster SERP-only scraping. (default: true)
• descriptionMaxLength — Truncate description to N characters. 0 = no truncation. (default: 0)
• compact — Core fields only — optimized for AI agents, MCP servers, and token-limited workflows. (default: false)
• incrementalMode — Track changes across runs. Only emits NEW and UPDATED vacatures. (default: false)
• ...and 1 more parameters

Input example

{
  "query": "software engineer",
  "contractType": "",
  "educationLevel": "",
  "sortBy": "datum",
  "maxResults": 5,
  "includeDetails": true,
  "descriptionMaxLength": 0,
  "compact": false,
  "incrementalMode": false
}

Output

Each run produces a dataset of structured job records. Results can be downloaded as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the Dataset tab in Apify Console.

Example job record

{
  "jobId": "adcf752d554393a41f1c7f43ba9ee0d6934bf721b2bded9233e54bf53c687710",
  "referenceNumber": 42212975,
  "title": "Pannendekker",
  "companyName": "Vakaturemarkt Personeelsdiensten",
  "companyWebsite": "www.vakaturemarkt.nl",
  "profession": "Pannendekker",
  "location": "ZWAAG",
  "postcode": "1689AK",
  "address": "De Factorij 45, 1689AK ZWAAG",
  "workLocationType": "Wisselende werklocatie",
  "contractType": "Vast",
  "requiredEducation": "Niet opgegeven",
  "minHours": 8,
  "maxHours": 40,
  "salary": null,
  "salaryMin": null,
  "salaryMax": null,
  "salaryType": null,
  "description": "Met of zonder ervaring maar wel alle werkzaamheden willen uitvoeren op hellende daken.\nFysieke arbeid!!",
  "descriptionText": "Met of zonder ervaring maar wel alle werkzaamheden willen uitvoeren op hellende daken.\nFysieke arbeid!!",
  "functionName": "Pannenlegger",
  "startDate": null,
  "endDate": null,
  "workTimeType": "Office hours",
  "contactEmail": "info@vakaturemarkt.nl",
  "contactPhone": "0229-563021",
  "contactName": "Hetty e.o. ",
  "applyUrl": "https://www.vakaturemarkt.nl/inschrijven/",
  "externalId": null,
  "postedDate": "2022-08-18T00:00:00",
  "modifiedDate": "2026-04-06 00:00:00",
  "expirationDate": "2026-04-20T00:00:00",
  "postedDirectly": true,
  "source": "WNL",
  "isInternship": false,
  "isLearningPosition": false,
  "requiredExperience": "pannendekker (6 months)",
  "portalUrl": "https://www.werk.nl/nl/vacatures/42212975",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-04-06T20:04:50.615Z",
  "changeType": null
}

How to scrape werk.nl

1. Go to Werk.nl Scraper in Apify Console.
2. Enter a search keyword and optional location filter.
3. Set maxResults to control how many results you need.
4. Enable includeDetails if you need full descriptions, contact info, or company data.
5. Click Start and wait for the run to finish.
6. Export the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Use cases

• Extract job data from werk.nl for market research and competitive analysis.
• Track salary trends across regions and categories over time.
• Monitor new and changed listings on scheduled runs without processing the full dataset every time.
• Build outreach lists using contact details and apply URLs from listings.
• Research company hiring patterns, employer profiles, and industry distribution.
• Use structured location data for regional analysis, mapping, and geo-targeting.
• Feed structured data into AI agents, MCP tools, and automated pipelines using compact mode.
• Export clean, structured data to dashboards, spreadsheets, or data warehouses.

How much does it cost to scrape werk.nl?

Werk.nl Scraper uses pay-per-event pricing. You pay a small fee when the run starts and then for each result that is actually produced.

• Run start: $0.005 per run
• Per result: $0.001 per job record

Example costs:

• 10 results: $0.01
• 100 results: $0.11
• 500 results: $0.51

Incremental runs only charge for new or changed results, making recurring monitoring cost-efficient.

FAQ

How many results can I get from werk.nl?

The number of results depends on the search query and available listings on werk.nl. Use the maxResults parameter to control how many results are returned per run.

Does Werk.nl Scraper support recurring monitoring?

Yes. Enable incremental mode to only receive new or changed listings on subsequent runs. This is ideal for scheduled monitoring where you want to track changes over time without re-processing the full dataset.

Can I integrate Werk.nl Scraper with other apps?

Yes. Werk.nl Scraper works with Apify's integrations to connect with tools like Zapier, Make, Google Sheets, Slack, and more. You can also use webhooks to trigger actions when a run completes.

Can I use Werk.nl Scraper with the Apify API?

Yes. You can start runs, manage inputs, and retrieve results programmatically through the Apify API. Client libraries are available for JavaScript, Python, and other languages.

Can I use Werk.nl Scraper through an MCP Server?

Yes. Apify provides an MCP Server that lets AI assistants and agents call this actor directly. Use compact mode and descriptionMaxLength to keep payloads manageable for LLM context windows.

Is it legal to scrape werk.nl?

This actor extracts publicly available data from werk.nl. Web scraping of public information is generally considered legal, but you should always review the target site's terms of service and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR where relevant.

Your feedback

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