Vacature Iron Worker – Shipyards in Barendrecht bij Maintec

• Barendrecht
• MBO
• Technisch / bouw

Vacature omschrijving

Maintec is a Dutch staffing agency specialized in connecting experienced technical professionals with stable, long-term jobs in the Netherlands. We work internationally to recruit skilled workers for the technical and industrial sectors and support them throughout the entire employment process.

At Maintec, you will always have a dedicated contact person during your employment in the Netherlands. Our recruiters support international professionals throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Our facility team supports you with housing, administration, and practical matters, so you can focus on your work and feel at home. We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and long-term cooperation with international professionals.

We speak English, Portuguese, Romanian, and Polish.

As an Iron Worker in shipyards, you will be responsible for onboard steel fabrication and installation work. You will work in an industrial, safety-driven environment, constructing and fitting steel components according to technical drawings and shipyard standards.

Your main tasks include:

• Assembling, measuring, cutting, fitting, and installing steel components such as supports, brackets, foundations, and penetrations on board
• Performing tack welding to position components before final welding
• TIG welding and finishing of assembled steel structures on board
• Working with hand tools, power tools, and basic welding equipment
• Reading and working from technical drawings and work instructions
• Following shipyard safety regulations and quality standards

• Experience as an Iron Worker or Steelworker in shipyards or industrial environments
• Ability to perform tack welding and TIG welding experience
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Communicative English (B1/B2 level)
• Driving licence category B
• Valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one (can be arranged by Maintec)
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and in a team

Eligibility Notice:

Please note that this position is open exclusively to candidates holding citizenship from an EU member state. Due to legal and administrative constraints, applications from non-EU citizens will not be considered and will be respectfully deleted without further notice. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

• Gross hourly wage between €15.50 – €19.00, depending on experience
• Net salary between €550 – €650 per week, based on a 40-hour working week
• Possibility to work overtime
• Weekly salary payments
• Clear employment contract in your own language, with the intention of long-term cooperation

• 25 vacation days per year (20 paid days off + 5 vacation days paid weekly together with your salary)
• 8% holiday allowance, paid once per year in May
• Pension scheme from your first working day
• Tools, work clothing, and full personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

• Certified accommodation arranged by Maintec – private single room
• Housing arranged as close as possible to the workplace
• Transport to and from work arranged by Maintec (company car)
• Healthcare insurance arranged by us (weekly contribution)
• Full assistance with BSN registration and bank account setup, if needed