Welders – Ship Metalwork

Welders – Ship Metalwork

This job is in the Netherlands. We are looking for experienced welders to join a section construction team at a fixed indoor location. This is high‑precision work involving the assembly and welding of complex ship sections built from pre‑supplied kits. Sections measure up to 12 meters in length and can weigh up to 80 tons.

• Tack welding in all positions using Covered Electrode
• Assembling ship sections from individual units based on technical drawings and parts lists
• Working with thin steel (8–10 mm thickness) requiring tight tolerances:
  • Between +2 mm and –4 mm
  • Max deviation of –3 mm over a 6‑meter length
• Operating cranes independently to safely lift and move materials
• Cutting with torch and grinding
• Keeping the workspace clean and safe

• Solid welding skills in all positions with Covered Electrode
• Ability to read technical drawings and part lists
• Experience with thin steel and precision work
• Accurate, quality‑driven mindset
• Able to work independently and in pairs
• Confident crane operator
• Bonus:
  Experience using theodolite and level

You will be paid on a weekly basis. Your salary is based on your experience. We can offer candidates a net salary starting from € 625,- per week up to € 650,- per week based on a 40‑hour workweek and your level of experience. In some cases, extra hours can be worked, and the salary will be higher. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee overtime.

Health insurance and accommodation are included.

• Cost of Living allowance
• Travel expenses from home country to the Netherlands
• Travel expenses up to 27 kilometers from accommodation to project per day*
• Payment for extra‑statutory holidays
• Holiday pay
• Health insurance
• Deduction of housing

* Additional kilometers are reimbursed at € 0.21 per kilometer, both for the driver and passengers.

In addition to your salary, you also accrue vacation hours.

We arrange accommodation for our colleagues. Currently, the average distance between the accommodation and the project site is 30 kilometers. The accommodation is shared with several people, but everyone always has their own bedroom.

In addition to their weekly net salary, each skilled worker also receives a travel allowance from their accommodation to the project and back. The first 27 km per day is already included in the net salary. All extra kilometers are reimbursed at a rate of € 0.21 per kilometer. The total weekly salary can therefore be increased by € 1.00‑€ 50.00 extra per week.

Our client will provide you with the option to lease a car: a Mitsubishi Space Star (2024), Seat MII (2021) or Hyundai 2025. And for a reduced rate, you can drive to work every day without any worries! You will pay around € 65.00 to € 70.00 per week and this amount will be deducted from your salary weekly. Just let us know if you are interested and we’ll arrange for you to sign your lease agreement.

And then you’ll receive your car keys and fuel or charging card.

Pro tip! Ask your colleagues to carpool with you for a small contribution. This way, you’ll drive even more affordably!

Our client provides health insurance. If medical assistance is needed in the Netherlands, it is readily available.

If you want to work in the Netherlands, you need to have a BSN (Citizen Service Number). Our client will make an appointment with the municipality to obtain your BSN.