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Requirements
Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Vlaardingen
No relocation package mentioned.
Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A dynamic working environment: A job where you can make an impact at a leading company and where you are part of a diverse (international) team of experts.
- Career opportunities: Plenty of opportunities to get the most out of your career, both personally and professionally. Challenge yourself with (online) training in our Boskalis Academy.
The role
As a Diver, you make a difference by contributing to the operational aspects of Boskalis Nederland's national projects. The diving team falls under the Boskalis INDS (Inshore & Nearshore Diving Services) department, which handles various underwater operations with an enthusiastic team. The activities of the Boskalis Nederland diving teams are primarily in the working areas of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp, but we also provide support on Boskalis projects abroad. Teamwork is of essential importance for performing the work, which takes place both underwater and above water.
What you'll do
- As a member of the mobile diving team, your most important role is performing diving activities within your capabilities, as required and directed by the project teams.
- Performing activities, such as carrying out repairs/maintenance on ships, quay walls, jetties, tunnels, locks, but also power cables that we repair at sea.
- You are also responsible for the maintenance of diving equipment.
How you'll work
- Where you will work: The activities are primarily located in the ports in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeeland, and Antwerp.
- Fulltime/parttime: The position is full-time.
What you are going to do as a diver
You can make the difference as a diver if you bring the following:
- A can-do mentality and flexibility.
- Possession of a valid Medical Diving Certificate.
- Possession of the "Diving Work category B4" certificate.
- You have a flexible attitude, whereby you are willing to stay in provided accommodation, if necessary.
- You are willing to be away from home for long periods if the project is not in the Netherlands.
Extra information
- Your team: You are part of the Boskalis Nederland diving team.
Hiring process
- Procedure: Applying is easy by filling out the online application form. We conduct interviews online and at the office. If we both think we are a good match after these interviews, we will make you a great offer. Are you happy with that? Welcome on board!
About Boskalis
- Industry
- Construction
- Website
- boskalis.com
In their own words
About the company & team
Standing with your feet in the Dutch clay or sand during your work, but with the benefits of a large international company: that is working at Boskalis Nederland. With our projects, we change the map of the Netherlands and keep the Netherlands safe, livable, and accessible. Every day, about a thousand employees work with passion and pride at our company on a wide range of cool projects.
You can find more about Boskalis Nederland and the colleagues here.
Additional information
We are happy to speak with you to answer all your questions about the Diver position. Please contact Emilie Stratenus, Recruiter via emilie.stratenus@boskalis.com.
Interested? Apply by filling in your details and uploading your CV and cover letter to our careers site.
Disclaimer for recruiters and recruitment & selection agencies
It is good that you are able to find our vacancies and want to share them with a potential candidate, as we understand they may become enthusiastic about this cool vacancy. However, we have not organized our recruitment process in this way; at Boskalis, we handle recruitment ourselves. This means that we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from W&S agencies and that we will treat these as direct applications.
Please note: Boskalis never asks for a financial contribution for arranging visas or other documents in relation to a vacancy. Be alert to individuals posing as our recruiters who do ask for such contributions.
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