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Work as a window cleaner in The Hague

As a window cleaner, you clean windows and facades at offices, shops and homes in The Hague. You work in a team, partly at height.

  • Hourly wage (indication) €16.08 to €16.70 gross per hour
  • Working hours Usually from 07:00
  • Workplace Outdoors, partly at height
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This is your work as a window cleaner

You work on a regular round past houses and shops, or for a few days at one large building.

  • Washing windows, frames and doors
  • Washing high windows with a long pole
  • Working on a ladder or in a lifting platform
  • Cleaning solar panels and gutters
  • Keeping the van and the ladders tidy

Where you work

  • Offices and tall flats
  • Shopping streets, often before opening time
  • Residential areas and roofs with solar panels

What you bring to work at height

  • You are not afraid of heights
  • You have driving licence B if you drive the van
  • You speak enough Dutch or English for safety instructions

Because you work at height, you must be at least 18 years old.

What a window cleaner earns per hour

Through Groos, you earn the same as permanent window cleaners who do the same work.

Indication

Gross hourly wage without experience, aged 21 and over

€16.08 to €16.70 gross per hour

This is an indication, not a promised wage. Your hourly wage is always stated in the job.

With experience
€17.70 to €18.44 gross per hour

Work in the evening or at the weekend often comes with extra pay.

Source: wage table of the cleaning and window cleaning collective labour agreement (cao), Window cleaner I and II, 1 January 2026. Checked on 2 October 2026.

Your day starts early, the weather plays a part

Out early

You usually start at 07:00, at shops often before the doors open.

Busy in spring and summer

In these months, many people have their windows and solar panels cleaned. Winter is quieter.

Less work in bad weather

In frost, storms or heavy rain, a ladder is not safe, so you work less.

Certificates for work on ladders and platforms

VCA Basis

Often asked for

The VCA safety certificate is a diploma for safe work. You get it with a short course and an exam.

IPAF

Sometimes asked for

You get IPAF in a 1 day course. The certificate then stays valid for 5 years.

Work at height with clear agreements

Your hourly wage up front

Every job shows the gross hourly wage, so you know in advance what you earn.

One regular contact person

Our team calls you when there is work. You can also call us with questions.

Safely up the ladder

We tell you in advance which method you use and which certificates you need.

You grow with new methods and certificates

  1. Window cleaner
  2. All-round window cleaner
  3. Facade cleaner
  4. Working crew leader

With IPAF and more experience, you can do more kinds of work.

Jobs for window cleaners 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.

  1. You apply or register

    You can use the form, send us a WhatsApp message or call us, also without a CV.

  2. We call you

    Our team calls you to get to know you and to hear what work you are looking for.

  3. You hear what the work is

    Before you start, you hear the tasks, the working hours, the gross hourly wage and what to bring.

  4. You start working

    On your first day you know where to go and who to call if you have a question.

Questions about height, weather and your licence

Do I need to cope with heights?

Yes, you do part of the work on a ladder or in a lifting platform. With a long washing pole, you work from the ground.

Do I also work when it rains or freezes?

In light rain, the work usually goes on as normal. In frost or storms, the job moves to another day.

Do I need a driving licence?

That depends on the job. If you drive the van with ladders to the round, you need a category B licence.

What is IPAF and when do I need it?

IPAF is proof that you work safely with a lifting platform. You need it for buildings higher than about 13.5 metres.

Can I become a window cleaner without experience?

That depends on the job. Some companies teach you the trade together with an experienced colleague on the round.

Does working through Groos cost me anything?

No, applying and registering are free. You also do not pay for gloves, safety shoes or a harness for work at height.

Do you want to clean windows in a regular team?

Apply for a job or register with us. Our team calls you about rounds and hours that suit you.

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You can also apply without a CV.

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