Barge Master EU Operations - TS Wolvertem, Belgium Explore more

Sarens; Wolvertem; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent contract – full-time position

Attractive salary with numerous benefits

Transport, accommodation, and breakfast provided

Career opportunities and autonomy

On-the-job training and additional courses

Nice working atmosphere and helpful colleagues

Résumé du poste

Sarens is seeking a Barge Master to join our international team in Wolvertem, Belgium. In this role, you will facilitate safe and seamless heavy transport on rivers and canals across Europe. You will prepare and operate barges while collaborating closely with engineers and a dedicated crew.

The ideal candidate will have experience with water-based transport, knowledge of ballasting, and excellent communication skills. A permanent full-time contract is offered with a competitive salary and various benefits including transport, accommodation, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ro‑Ro and skidding operations is essential.
• Willing to travel and work across Europe is required.
• Background in marine operations or engineering is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and move barges before and after each job.
• Follow project and safety plans during all operations.
• Carry out ballasting work using instructions and calculations.

Connaissances

Experience working on barges and water‑based transport

Knowledge of ballasting and mooring

Excellent English communication skills

Able to read basic technical plans

Good team player

Description du poste

Join Sarens and be part of moving the biggest and most exciting projects across Europe.

As a Barge Master, you help make heavy transport and installation work safely and smoothly on the water. You will work on rivers, canals, and lakes across Europe, preparing, operating, and moving barges during transport and installation jobs. This includes Ro‑Ro (roll‑on/roll‑off), skidding, and crane operations. You work closely with engineers, tugboats, and other crew to carry out safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and move barges before and after each job
• Follow project and safety plans during all operations
• Carry out ballasting work using instructions and calculations

In this position you will report to the planning manager. You may work in a small team of about three people or in a larger team.

Requirements

Required:

• Experience working on barges and water‑based transport
• Knowledge of ballasting and mooring
• Able to read basic technical plans (mooring, layout, ballast)
• Experience with Ro‑Ro and skidding operations
• A safe work attitude
• Good team player
• Excellent English communication skills
• Willing to travel and work across Europe

Preferred:

• Background in marine operations or engineering
• Some experience with SPMT transport
• Certified training in barge or deck operations
• Experience with cranes on barges is a bonus

Benefits

• Permanent contract – full‑time position
• An attractive salary with numerous benefits such as a net daily allowance abroad, insurances, and more
• Transport, accommodation, and breakfast provided by Sarens
• On‑the‑job training and additional courses at the Sarens Training Centre
• Career opportunities and autonomy within the job
• A nice working atmosphere and helpful colleagues
• International company based in Wolvertem – Belgium and across Europe
• Competitive salary package
• Training opportunities

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