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$52k – $62k per year (gross)
Location
In office (Amsterdam)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 30, 2026. Damen scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Damen is a family-owned Dutch shipbuilding group headquartered in Gorinchem, designing and building vessels such as tugs, workboats, ferries, naval and patrol ships, dredgers and offshore vessels, and providing ship repair, conversion and maritime services. Its story began in 1927 when brothers Jan and Rien Damen opened a yard in Hardinxveld, and today about 12,500 people work at more than 35 shipyards on five continents under third-generation CEO Arnout Damen. It hires commissioning, mechanical and proposal engineers, project managers, shipbuilding team leaders, mechanics and warehouse staff in the Netherlands, France, Vietnam and elsewhere.

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

De functie:

Als teamleider mechanical fitter bij Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam combineer jij vakmanschap en leiderschap op de werf. Ben jij een teamleider met kennis van scheepsreparatie en wil jij graag 40 vakantiedagen?

De mechanical fitters uit jouw team voeren de montagewerkzaamheden uit aan diverse zeegaande schepen. Demonteren en monteren van pompen, winches en schroefassen, tandwielkassen en nog veel meer. Je houd je bezig met het aansturen van het team. Jij bepaalt de optimale werkvolgorde, het aantal medewerkers, materialen en gereedschappen. Waar nodig werk je mee en zorg je dat de planning behaalt wordt.

Werkzaamheden:

Juiste voorbereiding, zoals het bepalen van de werkvolgorde en verdelen van het werk, capaciteitsplanning en de aanwezigheid van gereedschappen en materialen op basis van de tekeningen.

Leidinggeven aan een groep mechanical fitters en erop toezien dat zij hun werk naar behoren uitvoeren.

Het navolgen van de veiligheids- en bedrijfsvoorschriften.

Meedenken in het kader van verhogen van de efficiency en het uitdragen van de bedrijfsdoelstellingen.

Ervaring:

Kennis op het gebied van hydrauliek, pneumatiek en dieselmotoren.

Ervaring in de scheepreparatie/scheepsbouw/offshore.

Goed en zelfstandig tekening kunnen lezen.

In bezig van VCA VOL, of bereid deze te behalen.

Beschikt over leidinggevende en motiverende capaciteiten en bent stressbestendig.

Beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal.

We willen ervoor zorgen dat je een happy teamleider bent, dus bieden we jou de mogelijkheid om jezelf te ontwikkelen in deze functie. Ondernemen zit in ons DNA en daarom blijven we groeien, innoveren en volop kansen bieden.

Wij bieden jou:

Persoonlijke begeleiding, vrijheid, afwisselend werk en een werkomgeving waar jouw mening telt.

Voor deze functie ligt het salaris tussen € 3900 en € 4600 bruto per maand (op basis van een fulltime dienstverband), exclusief vakantiegeld.

De exacte inschaling bepalen we op basis van jouw kennis en ervaring.

Deze functie valt onder de CAO Metalektro.

Verder krijg je 27 vakantiedagen en 13 ADV-dagen per jaar (bij een fulltime dienstverband) en vakantiegeld.

Reiskostenvergoeding (23 cent/km), een goede pensioenregeling.

Een internationale werkomgeving.

Open, informele, no-nonsense cultuur met korte communicatielijnen.

Een goede dosis humor en samenhorigheid (we gaan voor elkaar door het vuur)

Read below for English:

Team Leader Mechanical Fitter:

As a Team Leader Mechanical Fitter at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam, you combine hands-on expertise with leadership on the shipyard. Are you a team leader with knowledge of ship repair and looking forward to 40 vacation days? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no day is the same?

Your team of mechanical fitters carries out assembly work on a variety of seagoing vessels. They dismantle and assemble pumps, winches, shafts, gearboxes, and more. You lead the team, set the optimal work order, allocate staff, materials, and tools. Where needed, you join in and ensure the schedule is met.

Responsibilities:

Prepare work: define work order, distribute tasks, plan capacity, 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:

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and diesel engines.

Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or offshore.

Able to read technical drawings independently.

VCA VOL certified, or willing to obtain it.

Leadership and motivational skills; stress-resistant.

Fluent in Dutch and English.

We want you to be a happy team leader, so we offer opportunities to develop in this role. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA. We grow, innovate, and provide plenty of opportunities.

We offer:

Personal guidance, freedom, varied work, and a workplace where your opinion counts

The salary for this position ranges between €3900 and €4600 gross per month (based on a full-time contract), excluding holiday allowance. The exact salary will depend on your knowledge and experience. This position falls under the collective labour agreement Metalektro.

In addition, we offer 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year (full-time),holiday allowance, travel expense (23 cents/km), a solid pension scheme.

International work environment.

Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines

Good dose of humor and team spirit

About us:

Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam is part of the Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Group. The organization is modern and customer-focused, able to respond efficiently to market conditions. The yard is fully equipped to offer a full-service package to our clients. We repair a wide range of vessels up to 250 meters. The team consists of 120 permanent employees, plus flexible temporary staff depending on workload.

Recruiter:

Jessica van Honk

Email:

[email protected]

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

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