Shipyard Insulator | Netherlands

Maintec; Barendrecht; On-site; EUR 1,609,000 - 2,082,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

IDM in the Netherlands is seeking a Pipe Fitter to assemble, install and fit marine piping systems on ships and in shipyards. You will read technical drawings and measurements to prepare and install pipe sections accurately, including onboard vessels in confined spaces.

The role requires about 3 years of naval or shipyard experience, ability to read drawings, measure and cut, and a B license. A VCA certificate and EU citizenship are required; accommodation and weekly pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of experience as a Pipe Fitter in naval or shipyard environments (mandatory)
• Experience installing and assembling marine piping systems
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and piping layouts
• Experience measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling pipes and fittings
• Good understanding of pipe connections, flanges, and technical installations
• Comfortable working onboard vessels and in confined technical spaces
• Driving licence category B
• Communicative English at B1/B2 level
• Valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently as well as in a team
• European Union citizenship (mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Installing and assembling piping systems for marine and technical installations
• Reading and working from technical drawings and piping layouts
• Measuring, marking, cutting, and fitting pipes accurately
• Preparing pipe sections, fittings, flanges, and connections for installation
• Installing prefabricated piping onboard vessels and in shipyard environments
• Checking alignment, dimensions, and connections before completion
• Following shipyard safety procedures and working safely in technical and confined spaces

Skills

Reading drawings

Pipe fitting

Measuring & cutting

Teamwork

Communicative English

EU citizenship

Safety-conscious

Autonomous work

Driving licence B

Education

VCA certificate

Job description

As a Pipe Fitter, you will assemble, install, and fit piping systems used in marine HVAC, heating, cooling, and other technical installations. You will work from technical drawings and measurements to prepare and install pipe sections accurately. The work can take place in workshops as well as onboard vessels, where precision and correct fitting are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Installing and assembling piping systems for marine and technical installations
• Reading and working from technical drawings and piping layouts
• Measuring, marking, cutting, and fitting pipes accurately
• Preparing pipe sections, fittings, flanges, and connections for installation
• Installing prefabricated piping onboard vessels and in shipyard environments
• Checking alignment, dimensions, and connections before completion
• Following shipyard safety procedures and working safely in technical and confined spaces

• Around 3 years of experience as a Pipe Fitter in naval or shipyard environments (mandatory)
• Experience installing and assembling marine piping systems
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and piping layouts
• Experience measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembling pipes and fittings
• Good understanding of pipe connections, flanges, and technical installations
• Comfortable working onboard vessels and in confined technical spaces
• Driving licence category B
• Communicative English at B1/B2 level
• Valid VCA certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work independently as well as in a team
• European Union citizenship (mandatory)

• Gross hourly wage between €17.00 – €22.00, depending on experience
• Net weekly salary between €550 – €650, based on a 40-hour working week
• Full-time contract with long-term opportunities
• Overtime possibilities for additional income
• Weekly payment, including pension accrual from day one
• 25 vacation days per year (20 paid vacation days + 5 paid weekly with salary)
• 8% holiday allowance paid weekly with salary

Accommodation & Transportation

• Certified and clean accommodation with a private room
• Daily transport from accommodation to work and back provided
• Accommodation located close to shops, public transport, and the workplace

About Us

We are a professional and dedicated team specialized in connecting international talent with trusted employers in the Netherlands. As a certified and reliable organization, we take care of everything — from quality accommodation and transportation to excellent working conditions. At IDM, you are more than just a worker — you are our ambassador. We guarantee continuous support throughout every step of your journey.