Discipline Specialist Yacht Painting | Amsterdam

In an ultra-modern dock hall and well-equipped workshops, we have space for yachts up to 160 meters, both newbuilds and refits. In a mix of experience and innovation, we build the most beautiful and largest yachts here.

As a Discipline Specialist Yacht Painter, you will be part of the painting department in Amsterdam. You report to the Production Manager. You work closely with Project Leads, Leads Production, Business Improvement, Engineering, Quality Control, and internal operational teams.

You are the technical point of contact within your discipline. You monitor the quality of our own production as well as that of contractors and suppliers. With your expertise, you improve construction processes, products, and standards within the organization. In this way, you make an important contribution to every project.

• Advising on painting work regarding manufacturability, technical functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitoring working methods, processes, and standards; advising on improvements and new standards.
• Initiating and developing proposals to increase quality and reduce costs.
• Thinking along about improvements in the construction process and working in close cooperation with other disciplines.
• Providing technical support to colleagues within your field.
• Advising on new materials, products, and production methods based on lessons learned.
• Providing input during review moments in the BE2, DE, and production phases.
• Supporting the realization of mock-ups, samples, and test setups.
• Securing and transferring craft-specific knowledge to Leads Production & Quality Control.

Additionally, you have the following specific authorities:

• Assessing quality aspects in painting work before and during production.
• Supporting and advising during Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Providing advice on Preferred Suppliers.
• Providing requested and unrequested technical advice based on expertise and standards.

Additionally, you have the following specific authorities:

• Supporting and advising during Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Providing advice on Preferred Suppliers.

• A completed technical education at MBO+ or HBO level.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience within a technical production environment, preferably in marine interior construction.
• Strong technical and process-related knowledge within your discipline.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages.
• Experience with relevant software packages and reading/understanding technical drawings and models.
• Knowledge of materials and their applications.
• A completed technical education at MBO+ or HBO level.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages.
• Knowledge of materials and their applications.

• Applying knowledge: You are an expert and actively share your knowledge.
• Quality awareness: You work carefully and strive for improvement.
• Persuasiveness: You know how to inspire others with your technical arguments.
• Result-orientedness: You maintain focus on the goal and look for practical solutions.
• Collaboration: You work smoothly with others and contribute to a positive working atmosphere.
• Assertiveness: You stand your ground and represent interests in a tactful manner.

At Royal Van Lent Shipyard, we want you to grow in your career. At the same time, you enjoy a balance between work and private life. Therefore, we have put together an attractive and complete offer:

• Salary: A salary of € 4,000.- and a maximum of € 6,500.-.
• Stable future: A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment.
• Generous days off: With full-time employment, you receive no less than 40 days off per year (27 vacation days + 13 ADV days).
• Attractive extras: In addition to 8% holiday allowance, you receive a guaranteed supplement of 2.75% until 2027.
• Share in our success: An annual profit sharing scheme (conditional).
• Well-arranged for later: A pension scheme via PME and a collective health insurance for supplementary packages.
• Travel allowance: € 0.23 per kilometer, based on your commuting distance.
• Flexibility: Work with flexible working hours, arranged in consultation with your supervisor.
• Fun with colleagues: A staff association that organizes enjoyable activities such as a boat trip, summer BBQ, Sinterklaas celebration, or pub quiz.
• Personal growth: Access to plenty of training opportunities via the Feadship Academy, so you can continue to grow.
• Hybrid working: Work partly from home and partly at one of our locations.

Join our team. Experience for yourself the atmosphere of working on superyachts at Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

• Salary: A salary of € 4,000.- and a maximum of € 6,500.-.