Jolinda's journey at Moba

From job opening to workplace

When her previous employer in Harderwijk ceased to exist after nine years, Jolinda van den Brink-van Laar had been keeping an eye on one company for quite some time: Moba. "I checked the website regularly," she says. "When I saw this vacancy, I sent a letter that same evening. The next day, I already received a phone call."

For Jolinda, who was born and raised in Barneveld, Moba always felt familiar. "Everyone in Barneveld knows that Moba is a good employer; everyone has been working here for a hundred years," she says with a smile. Her father regularly visited Moba through his work at egg wholesaler Kwetters, so the company was never unfamiliar territory for her. The convenient location also played a role: "I have a five-year-old son. Now I can take him to school, which really makes life easier."

Jolinda van den Brink-van Laar

A warm welcome in an energetic environment

Before Jolinda started at Moba, she trained as a secretary and worked briefly in that role. She soon moved into administration, working for two IT companies and then a boat builder. She has now been working at Moba for over two years, where her career has taken a new turn.

Although it took some getting used to at first, Jolinda immediately felt at home. "I started in a very busy job in a hectic environment," she says. "But with such great colleagues, a nice manager, and a good working atmosphere, I now feel completely at home. It's still a very busy job, haha... lots of running around."

Shipping Coordinator and Security Manager

At Moba, Jolinda was given the opportunity to grow. In addition to her role in Shipping, she was trained as a Security Manager, a position in which she faces many new challenges. The international nature of Moba plays a major role in this. "There is a much higher volume of goods here, and we do business with even more countries. I had never even heard of some of them."
That versatility makes her work extra enjoyable. "I just really enjoy Shipping; it's a very dynamic field. No two days or shipments are the same."

A job full of challenges

The examples she gives show just how challenging the work is. Recently, air freight had to be arranged to Venezuela. Not easy, but that's exactly what Jolinda finds interesting: "Together with the customer, we looked for ways to get our system to them. It's great fun to find solutions like that."

In her place, now and later

For now, Jolinda is completely at home. She enjoys the variety, the responsibility, and the team around her. And the fact that the balance between work and private life is so good. "It's only a ten-minute bike ride. It's a real luxury to work so close to home," she explains.
She is also happy with the working hours: "Here, you have the flexibility to start when you want."

“It’s great to find solutions together with the customer.”

Why choose Moba?

When someone asks her whether working at Moba is a good idea, Jolinda doesn't have to think twice. "Go for it! It's a great employer and there's a good working atmosphere. I can understand why people work here until they retire."
With her enthusiasm, commitment, and enjoyment of her work, Jolinda beautifully demonstrates what makes working at Moba so special: a dynamic environment where you can grow, where colleagues make your day more enjoyable, and where every working day is different.

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