Mechanical Assembly Foreman

Huisman; Schiedam; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Huisman in Schiedam is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Foreman M/F to lead a team of mechanical fitters during assembly, installation, and maintenance of heavy cranes and offshore equipment. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time execution.

You will coordinate tasks, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring the team and communicating with supervisors.

The role requires read of technical drawings, VCA VOL certification, and strong leadership and planning skills.

Qualificações

• Senior secondary vocational education in mechanical engineering or comparable technical course.
• Extensive experience in mechanical assembly, including managerial or coordinating roles.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Valid VCA VOL certificate and, where applicable, hoisting or crane certificates.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a team of Mechanical Fitters during assembly, installation, and maintenance work and ensure tasks are completed within set time limits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, and apply applicable guidelines and procedures.
• Organise work, allocate tasks, resources, and monitor progress, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Motivate the team, contribute to a positive working atmosphere, and provide support and guidance where required.
• Report progress, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities to the Supervisor and communicate effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement of work processes and identify and implement efficiency optimisations.

Conhecimentos

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

Quality focus

Strong communication

Formação académica

Senior secondary vocational education in mechanical engineering or similar

Extensive mechanical assembly experience including managerial/coordinating roles

Reading and interpreting technical drawings/specifications

VCA VOL certificate (and crane/hoisting certificates where applicable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Vacancy: Mechanical Assembly Foreman M/F who is ‘equipped for impact’

In our production hall in Schiedam, we build the world's largest and heaviest cranes and the latest offshore wind equipment. We design, build, and maintain the world's largest and heaviest equipment.

About the Position

You will lead a team of mechanical fitters during assembly, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and systems. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and efficient execution of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Mechanical Fitters during assembly, installation, and maintenance work and ensure tasks are completed within set time limits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, and apply applicable guidelines and procedures.
• Organise work, allocate tasks, resources, and monitor progress, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Motivate the team, contribute to a positive working atmosphere, and provide support and guidance where required.
• Report progress, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities to the Supervisor and communicate effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement of work processes and identify and implement efficiency optimisations.

What We Expect

• Flexible, practical, and punctual.
• Result‑oriented with an eye for quality and detail.
• Able to plan, prioritise, and manage effectively.
• Safety conscious, ensuring all work follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completed senior secondary vocational education course in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical course.
• Extensive experience in mechanical assembly, including managerial or coordinating roles.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Valid VCA VOL certificate and, where applicable, hoisting or crane certificates.

Practical Requirements

• EU passport or valid work permit for the Netherlands.
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package tailored to experience and education level.
• International work environment.
• Various growth and development opportunities.
• Open, informal, no‑nonsense culture with short communication lines.

We value flexibility and initiative and encourage training and personal development.