Vacature Steelworker – 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 a Steelworker in shipyards, you will work on board ships and ship sections, focusing on the installation and attachment of steel penetrations and steel components. You will operate in an industrial, safety-driven environment and work according to technical drawings and shipyard regulations.

Your main tasks include:

• Installing and positioning steel penetrations (steel doorvoeringen) on board ships
• Attaching and tack welding steel components on site
• Aligning and fixing steel parts according to technical drawings
• Preparing steel components for final welding
• Working on board ships and in confined shipyard environments
• Reading and working from technical drawings
• Following shipyard safety procedures and quality standards

• Around 3 years of experience as a steelworker in shipyards or industrial environments
• Experience installing and attaching steel penetrations on board ships
• Ability to perform tack welding (short welds -points or small lines)
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Driving licence category B
• Communicative English (B1/B2 level)
• 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.

Employment conditions:

• 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

Vacation & benefits:

• 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

Housing, transport & practical support:

• 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