Plumber – Residential & Commercial Projects

Maintec; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme from day one

Tools, work clothing, and PPE provided

Private single room housing arranged

Company car

Job summary

Maintec is a Dutch staffing agency that connects experienced plumbing professionals with long-term assignments in the Netherlands. You will work on residential and commercial projects, installing water, drainage, and heating systems, reading drawings, and ensuring quality through tests.

The role offers weekly salary payments and a comprehensive benefits package, including housing and a company car. The position is open to EU citizens only, with visa/BSN support provided by Maintec, and you will

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a plumber on residential and/or commercial projects
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Experience with water and drainage systems
• Communicative English (B1 level or higher)
• Driving licence category B
• Valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one (can be arranged by Maintec)
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Install water, drainage, and heating systems based on technical drawings
• Install copper, plastic, and steel piping
• Drill, cut, bend, and assemble complete pipe systems
• Connect sanitary installations such as toilets, sinks, showers, and boilers
• Perform pressure and leak tests and ensure all systems function correctly

Skills

Plumbing experience

Read technical drawings

Water and drainage systems

English (B1+)

Driving licence B

VCA certificate

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

As a plumber on residential and commercial projects, you will work on new construction and renovation projects such as apartment buildings, offices, schools, and commercial properties.

Your tasks include:

• Install water, drainage, and heating systems based on technical drawings
• Install copper, plastic, and steel piping
• Drill, cut, bend, and assemble complete pipe systems
• Connect sanitary installations such as toilets, sinks, showers, and boilers
• Perform pressure and leak tests and ensure all systems function correctly

• Proven experience as a plumber on residential and/or commercial projects
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Experience with water and drainage systems
• Communicative English (B1 level or higher)
• Driving licence category B
• Valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one (can be arranged by Maintec)
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and in a team

Eligibility Notice:

Please note that this position is openexclusively to candidates holding citizenship from an EU member state. Due to legal and administrative constraints,applications from non-EU citizens will not be considered and will be respectfully deleted without further notice. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Employment conditions

• Gross hourly wage between €17.00 – €22.00, depending on experience
• This results in a net salary between €500 – €650 per week, based on a 40-hour working week
• Possibility to work overtime
• Weekly salary payments
• Clear employment contract in your own language, with the intention of long-term cooperation

Vacation & benefits

• 25 vacation days per year (20 paid days off + 5 vacation days paid weekly together with your salary)
• 8% holiday allowance, paid weekly
• Pension scheme from your first working day
• Tools, work clothing, and full personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

Housing, transport & practical support

• Certified accommodation arranged by Maintec – private single room
• Housing arranged as close as possible to the workplace
• Transport to and from work arranged by Maintec (company car)
• Healthcare insurance arranged by us (weekly contribution)
• Full assistance with BSN registration and bank account setup – if needed

Maintec is a Dutch staffing agency specialized in connecting experienced technical professionals with stable, long-term jobs in the Netherlands. We work internationally to recruit skilled workers for the technical and industrial sectors and support them throughout the entire employment process.

You will work on professional projects in the Netherlands with well-established companies known for their high-quality craftsmanship, modern facilities, and structured working environments.

At Maintec, you will always have a dedicated contact person during your employment in the Netherlands. Our international recruitment team supports you in finding the right job and guides you through the start of your employment in the Netherlands.

Our facility team supports you with housing, administration, and practical matters, so you can focus on your work and feel at home. We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and long-term cooperation with international professionals.

We speak English, Portuguese, Romanian, and Polish.