Teamleider Mechanical Fitter

416 Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam B.V.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 43,524 - 51,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days and 13 ADV days

Vacation allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Solid pension scheme

Job summary

416 Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam B.V. is seeking a Team Leader Mechanical Fitter to guide a skilled team on assembling and repairing essential components of seagoing vessels. This leadership role requires hands-on expertise in mechanics and teamwork to ensure tasks are executed efficiently and safely.

The ideal candidate has experience in ship repair or shipbuilding, knowledge of hydraulics, and is fluent in Dutch and English. Competitive benefits include a monthly salary between €3,900 and €4,600, along with 27 vacation days and a solid pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or offshore.
• Stress-resistant and able to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Define work order and distribute tasks for the team.
• Follow safety and company regulations.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements in operations.

Skills

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engines

Leadership and motivational skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

VCA VOL certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Team Leader Mechanical Fitter (Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam)

As a Team Leader Mechanical Fitter at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam, you combine hands‑on expertise with leadership on the shipyard. You will lead a team of mechanical fitters who execute assembly work on seagoing vessels, including dismantling and assembling pumps, winches, shafts, gearboxes, and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work: define work order, distribute tasks, plan capacity, and ensure tools and materials are available according to drawings.
• Lead a team of mechanical fitters and ensure work is executed properly.
• Follow safety and company regulations.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements and support company objectives.

Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engines.
• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or offshore.
• Ability to read technical drawings independently.
• VCA VOL certified, or willing to obtain it.
• Leadership and motivational skills; stress‑resistant.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Salary: €3,900–€4,600 gross per month (base on a full‑time contract), excluding holiday allowance.
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year (full‑time).
• Vacation allowance.
• Travel expense at 23 cents per km.
• Solid pension scheme.
• International work environment.
• Open, informal, no‑nonsense culture with short communication lines.

Collective Labour Agreement

This position falls under the CAO Metalektro.