Naval industry jobs in The Netherlands
Naval industry jobs and what to expect when working in the Netherlands
It is known that the Netherlands has one of the strongest shipbuilding industries in the world and itis also the home for employers from this branch. Thousands of ships or boats of various types are produced annually in Dutch shipyards, and at DB Work we are constantly recruiting professionals for this field.
In our article, we come to you with information that will help you understand what naval jobs entail, which specializations are most sought after, what kind of employers you can find in the Netherlands and what are the benefits of a job offer from DB Work.
Types of shipbuilding jobs available at DB Work
Shipbuilding is the specialty of DB Work. Other fields where we offer jobs for skilled workers are industrial, construction, logistics, etc. If you would like a job offer from our recruiters, check our vacancies regularly by clicking here.
And if you're interested in finding out more about jobs in the shipbuilding industry, here's some information about each and one of them.
Naval Mechanic
Generally speaking, if you get a job as a naval mechanic in the Netherlands, your main responsibilities will be the maintenance and repair of ships and boats of all kinds. Here we're talking about cruise ships, boats of all sizes, commercial naval craft and more. Included in this maintenance, inspection and repair activity are the maintenance processes of mechanical and hydraulic systems as well as navigation or safety equipment on board.
Another task of a naval mechanic may be the installation or replacement of equipment. In the event of modifications to a vessel, marine engineers are heavily involved in this work.
Naval Welder
Ship welders are sought after by both shipbuilding and repair yards. Depending on the type of permits you hold and your experience as a professional, there are different activities you can undertake.
Ship Painter
A ship painter may have the following tasks during the period of their employment with one of the employers in the Netherlands:
- Painting and finishing interior and exterior surfaces
- Applying coats of paint and varnish
- Maintenance and repair of painting equipment
- Pre-treatment of surfaces before painting
Naval carpenter
Carpenters are responsible for the fabrication and installation of wooden elements in ships, such as flooring, furniture, doors, windows, etc. Working with different types of wood is an advantage and carpenters must certainly have knowledge of milling, sanding, polishing, etc.
Naval Plater
Naval platers have a very important job in the naval industry. They are responsible for repairing, maintaining and fabricating metal components in ships, such as piping, scaffolding, heating systems, pipes.
The materials processed by a plater are steel, aluminum, copper and others. They need skills in assembling and carrying out quality inspections of components.
Naval Electrician
A naval electrician's responsibilities include installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems. This includes lighting, communication, navigation, GPS, and radio systems. At the same time, the naval electrician must carry out regular inspections to ensure that they are working properly.
Naval Pipefitter
The naval pipefitter is responsible for the maintenance and repair of hot and cold water pipes, gas pipes, fuel pipes made of different materials such as aluminium, copper or steel. The assembly of piping systems is another important component of a Naval Pipefitter's job description.
If you are a skilled worker in one of the branches of the marine industry, don't hesitate to contact us or apply for an interview for one of our jobs. Keep an eye on our social networks as we frequently organize job fairs in all cities in Romania.