Junior / intermediate Installer - Historic metalwork

Altnova; Zaventem; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training on the job in heritage metalwork

Competitive salary based on experience

Eco- and meal vouchers (€8)

Travel time paid as working time

40h/week with 12 additional days off

Collective holidays in July and end of year

Possibility to work as a self-employed contractor

Résumé du poste

A family-owned heritage restoration company in Zaventem is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Installer to dismantle and reinstall historic metalwork. This role provides hands-on experience on unique heritage projects, working with various materials including metal, stone, and glass. The ideal candidate has general construction experience and a practical mindset. Competitive salary, on-the-job training, and travel time compensated as working hours are offered, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about metal heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience in dismantling and reinstallation of historic metalwork is valuable.
• Interest in learning various metalworking techniques.
• Previous experience with metal, stone, wood, or glass is a plus.
• Practical, solution‑oriented and eager to learn.
• Proficiency in Dutch, French or English or willingness to learn one of these languages.
• Driving licence B or BE is required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in dismantling historic metal elements.
• Participate in reinstallation after restoration.
• Work on various historic metal structures.
• Support safe and accurate site operations.

Connaissances

General experience in construction or technical work

Affinity with working in metal, stone, wood and glass

Welding knowledge

Practical and solution-oriented

Willingness to learn languages (Dutch, French or English)

Driving licence B or BE

Outils

Drilling

Tapping

Welding

Turning

Milling

Forging

Riveting

Description du poste

Junior/Intermediate installer of Historic metalwork

Your role

As a Junior / Intermediate Installer, you will work on‑site on the dismantling and reinstallation of historic metalwork, as part of a small team led by an experienced senior colleague. You leave daily from our workshop in Zaventem and gain hands‑on experience on unique heritage projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dismantling historic metal elements in reverse order of their original installation
• Participate in reinstallation after restoration in our workshop
• Work on cast‑iron balconies, monumental gates, wrought‑iron doors, metal windows, railings, glazing and other special structures
• Support safe and accurate site operations

Your profile

• General experience in construction or technical work
• Affinity with working in metal, stone, wood and glass
• Welding is a plus, but not required
• Practical, solution‑oriented and eager to learn
• Dutch, French or English — or willingness to learn one of these languages
• Driving licence B or BE

We offer

• A place in a healthy and growing family company
• Training on the job in heritage metalwork
• Competitive salary based on experience, eco‑ and meal vouchers (€8)
• Travel time to and from site paid as working time
• 40 h/week with 12 additional days off
• Collective holidays in July (3 weeks) and end of year (2 weeks)
• Full‑time, also possible as a self‑employed contractor

AltNova restores valuable historic wrought and cast iron, from architectural metalwork to larger structures, often riveted or bolted.

We work for private clients, public authorities and businesses on a wide range of heritage sites.

You are a craftsperson with experience in some metalworking techniques, such as drilling, tapping, welding, turning, milling, forging or riveting.
At AltNova, you can further develop these skills and learn new techniques, as well as to work with other materials such as glass, natural stone and wood.

You will discover traces of old foundries, nameplates and other marks left by original makers.

This allows you to learn more each day about our rich metal heritage and to actively contribute to its preservation for future generations.

Growing company

AltNova is a healthy and growing family‑owned business.

We work with short lines of communication, everyone knows each other, and you are in direct contact with colleagues from different disciplines.

Diversity

Our team is diverse, bringing together people with different backgrounds, skills, nationalities and cultures.

We believe this diversity strengthens both our work and our collaboration.

Apply now

Please send your CV and indicate the job you are applying for to [e-mail]
We will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.