Bankwerker/Mechanical Fitter

• A working and thinking level that corresponds to a BBL-3 level education towards bankwerker, construction fitter, and other technical educations;
• You bring theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of mechanics, ship systems, and specialist equipment, preferably gained in the maritime sector.
• As a person, you take responsibility and are able to come up with solutions yourself for complex situations.
• You are familiar with diverse activities, from fitting parts to the assembly of delicate tools and the use of measuring and adjusting tools.
• You are quality-conscious and ensure order, cleanliness, and safety;
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
• You are flexible regarding working hours, as ship repairs cannot wait.

• A dynamic and international working environment with an informal atmosphere;
• A competitive salary (CAO Metalektro);
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on full-time employment;
• Travel allowance (reimbursement for a maximum of 40 km one way);
• Profit sharing and pension allowance;
• Continuous attention to professional and personal development via our Damen Academy.

• Performing repair, refit, and conversion activities aboard ships and maritime installations.
• Disassembling, overhauling, repairing, and assembling mechanical systems, such as propeller shafts, rudders, bow thrusters, cranes, and steering gear.
• Reading technical drawings and diagrams, preparing work, and determining an efficient approach within the established frameworks.
• Supporting installation and assembly activities and, where necessary, performing additional tasks outside your own field of expertise.
• Working according to the highest standards in the areas of safety, quality, and environment, while maintaining a clean and organized workplace.

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Who are we?

Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (DSR) is part of the Damen Shiprepair & Conversion group, which offers a complete package of maintenance, repair, conversion, and refit services for vessels and offshore structures. Our locations in Botlek and Schiedam feature unique facilities, including extensive dry docks and specialized workshops, enabling us to execute diverse maritime projects. From planned maintenance and complex repairs to large-scale conversions and technical upgrades: we support a wide range of customers within the maritime and offshore sectors.

Working at DSR means working in a dynamic project environment where no two days are the same. Diverse project scopes, ambitious schedules, large budgets, and collaboration with customers, project teams, and subcontractors ensure challenging and varied work. In doing so, we build upon decades of experience and deep technical expertise, while simultaneously investing in innovation and sustainability. Through our Navigating to Zero program, we are actively taking steps to further increase sustainability in the ship repair and conversion sector and to make a positive contribution to the future of the maritime industry.

The role

As a Bankwerker/Mechanical Fitter within DSR, you will work in a production team of about 100 people, which can be heavily scaled up during large projects. You will work at both our location in Schiedam and in the Botlek. Depending on the project, you will work aboard a ship, in a dry dock, or in one of our workshops.

You will be involved in diverse repair / refit / conversion activities aboard ships. This includes the disassembly, repair, and reinstallation of propeller shafts, rudders, steering gear, bow thrusters, cranes, and other mechanical systems on board. In this role, you will work hierarchically under the Production Pool Coordinator. In daily practice, you will be managed by a Foreman Mechanical Fitter / Bankwerker.

Your tasks and responsibilities

In the role of Mechanical Fitter, you will be involved in:

We are looking for a candidate with

You are a skilled professional who loves tinkering, solving problems, and is proud of well-executed work. Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

What do we offer you?

At DSR, you work on impressive projects that you won't encounter anywhere else. You will receive a lot of freedom, work with modern equipment, and become part of a team of professionals who help each other when it counts.

Additionally, we attach great value to supporting and guiding talented professionals. Therefore, we continuously invest in your development and offer you:

Does Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam sound like the right Damen environment for you? Then we look forward to receiving your application and would love to introduce you to one of the largest ship repair companies in the Netherlands.

Do you have questions about the vacancy; do not hesitate to contact our recruiter Jonathan de Ruiter.

Recruiter:

Jonathan de Ruiter

Email:

jonathan.de.ruiter@damen.com

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