Mirjam Hellings

Meet Mirjam from Finance & HR. What started with polishing stainless steel in the early days of Hellings grew into a permanent place in our team. Mirjam supports Finance & HR and is a true all-rounder. She loves variety, switches effortlessly between customers and colleagues and considers working together the most important thing of all: “Together you get further; that’s what makes working here so much fun.”

How did you end up at Hellings?

The name Hellings says it all really: I am family. Paul, the founder of Hellings, is my brother. I have experienced the company up close from the very beginning. In the early years I helped out wherever I could: cutting plastic, polishing stainless steel, preparing machines for delivery. Not only to contribute, but also for the fun of working with familiar faces.

In 2018 I officially joined the company. What started as a few hours a week in administration grew into a permanent position of 24 hours in the Finance & HR department. I now work in a small, close-knit team with great colleagues.

What does your ideal working day look like?

For me, an ideal working day is nicely varied. I like to pick up different tasks and keep the day moving. Telephone contact with international customers is also part of it. Sometimes I have to switch quickly to German or English – still a challenge – but one I enjoy.

The office is usually a pleasant place. We chat during breaks or take a walk outside together. Sometimes I am the only one in the office because colleagues work from home. I make use of that myself too, especially when I need to concentrate on a specific task. That freedom works well.

What does ‘Creating solutions together’ mean to you?

For me, working together is all about contact. By exchanging ideas and looking for solutions together, you reach results faster. I notice that especially when things change, like when we introduced a new administrative system. It took some getting used to, but through good consultation and helping each other, the transition went surprisingly smoothly. I strongly believe in the power of a team that thinks along, moves along and strengthens each other. That, to me, is the essence of ‘Creating solutions together’.