Fitter/Welder

Poulsen Job & Research ApS; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 420,655 - 503,861; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Stable Employment

Secured Rights and Benefits

Full Support

Job summary

Poulsen Job & Research ApS is seeking experienced fitters for a 3-year project in Denmark, 80 minutes from the German/Danish border. Join a skilled team with competitive pay of 187 DKK/hour plus various benefits, including holiday payment and pension contributions.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be able to read technical drawings. This role involves assembly work on ships, ensuring safety and quality.

Support for accommodation and meals is provided, making this a great opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a fitter.
• Experience welding with methods 135, 136, 138, 141.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Capability to operate power tools, including angle grinders.
• Experience working on ships is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on the ship and in the workshop.
• Assemble new ship sections on a ship.
• Prepare elements made of black steel.

Skills

Fitter

Welder

Assembly work

Communicative level of English

Job description

Join Our Team of Skilled Fitters

On a 3‑year long project in Denmark! Our team of highly qualified professionals from Poland and Lithuania is growing, and we are looking to add experienced fitters to join our team.

Open Positions

Fitters

Start Date

Notify us of your availability.

Location

Denmark – 80 minutes from the German/Danish border.

Project Duration

Project planned for 3 years in regular rotations, with options for project extension or reassignment to new projects.

Rotations

4x2 or let me know what fits you best.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Pay: Earn 187,00 DKK/hour (gross) on night shifts/day shifts (around 25,00 EUR), plus 12.5% holiday payment, 14% flexible fund (10% fritvalgskonto FVK, 4% SH) and 13% pension contribution after 2 months (11% VICOS, 2% employee).
• Stable Employment: We have a large team of skilled and dedicated employees who work year‑round on various projects for our clients, ensuring full‑time employment through VICOS.
• Secured Rights and Benefits: VICOS has a collective agreement with the Confederation of Danish Industry (Dansk Industri) - this ensures overtime pay, allowances, pension, etc. according to current regulations.
• Full Support: We provide administrative assistance e.g. with your tax card, healthcare and accommodation options. Cover the expenses of work clothes and shoes, up to a value of 2.800 DKK annually (around 375 EUR / 1.594 PLN).

Skills Required

• Fitter: Minimum 5 years of experience as a fitter.
• Welder: Experience welding with methods 135, 136, 138, 141.
• Experience in assembly work:
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (note: work may also be performed without drawings).
  • Capability to operate power tools, including angle grinders.
  • Experience working on ships is required – new sections.
  • Communicative level of English.

Certificates Required

• Working environment and safety for welding and thermal cutting §17 from Denmark (formerly called §26 course). If you don’t have it, we can arrange for you to take an online course.

Responsibilities

Work on the ship and in the workshop. Assemble new ship sections on a ship. Prepare elements made of black steel. The ability to tack weld is a big advantage, as you will be asked to assist with these tasks. The job mainly involves preparing black steel parts and pipes for welding according to technical drawings and checking dimensions on the ship. Afterwards, welding the previously prepared elements.

On the first day, there will be a test to check your ability to read technical drawings and use your craftsmanship skills to position steel elements according to dimensions and at the correct angles. The next step will be a test to verify whether you can correctly set up the welding machine for the type of material.

You must work independently, keep your workplace tidy, and ensure your own safety as well as that of others.

Work Schedule

• Day Shift: Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 19:00.

Paid Hours: For each 12‑hour shift, you are paid 11.0 hours (1‑hour total break is unpaid).

Overtime Pay: Monday to Thursday you receive overtime pay after 7.5 hours of work. Friday is after 7.0 hours of work. On Saturday, Sunday and in the evening/night you receive a special supplement.

Income

Day shift

Your net salary every 4 weeks at full employment after deducting accommodation and food costs: 41,421 DKK (around 5,542 EUR).

Extra to the salary:

• 14.0% flexible spending account (10% fritvalgskonto FVK, 4% SH)
• 13.0% pension contribution after 2 months (11.0% VICOS and 2.0% employee).

Payroll every two weeks with an optional advance of up to 6,000 DKK (around 804 EUR / 3,483 PLN) after 12 days of work.

Living, Travel and Work Benefits

Accommodation: VICOS arranges accommodation near the workplace. A single room with internet and access to kitchen and bathroom costs 137 DKK/day (utilities included, around 18,33 EUR). Please note that the rent has already been deducted in the net salary calculation above.

Meals: Employer will deliver the meals.

Contact Information

Call us at [phone].

• Monday–Thursday: 08:15 AM – 03:15 PM
• Friday: 08:15 AM – 01:00 PM