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Boilermakers

Location:
The Netherlands (on-site)

Contract:
1-2 year contract with potential for permanent employment

Type:
Full-time, NOT project/freelance

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Are you a skilled
Boilermaker
with strong experience in fabrication, welding, blueprint interpretation, and structural assembly? Do you want an opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects in the Netherlands with long-term career stability?

One of our biggest clients are currently expanding their team and they are looking for motivated Boilermakers who are ready for a new international challenge.

What You Will Do

• Construct, assemble, and repair boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and heavy structures
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Fabricate metal components with precision using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and project teams
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and company standards

Requirements for the role include:

• Red Seal/Technical Certificate as Boilermaker, Welder, Metal Fabricator or similar
• 1–4 years of experience as a
  Boilermaker
  , metalworker, welder, or fabricator
• Strong experience with welding (hand welding & automatic welding)
• Openness to working with automatic welding/fabrication machines
• Valid
  VCA
  (or willingness to obtain it)
• Fluent English / strong communication skills
• Passion for metal work, fabrication, and precision engineering
• Willingness to work
  in shifts
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience working with rolling machines (plate/pipe rolling)
• Experience in heavy industry, steel structures, pressure vessels, tanks, or mechanical assembly
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Safety-driven mindset

What We Offer

Contract wise:

· 1-2 year contract of 40 hours per week (with potential of long-term employment).

· 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)

· Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.

· Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.

· Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.

· Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.

·The salary will be around € €4.200 gross per month (based on level of education and experience)

Onboarding & benefits

· Your 1st house in the Netherlands will be supported by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant (we help you find accommodation). In case of having to pay the 1st months rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we'll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back in terms.

· Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working (if required).

· A relocation assistance allowance of €1000 - €3000 NET will be paid to you, to assist with the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.

· You (and your family/partner) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/ recruiter after your arrival and will be taken to your new house.

· Onboarding: we'll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.

Ready to join us? Apply right now