Welder - English speaking



Location: The Netherlands (on-site), 1-year contract with potential of permanent employment, (NOT project/freelance).



As a Welder, you play a crucial role in semi-automatic welding of circumferential seams. The automation allows for consistently high-quality welding. Our client works with great precision on enormous steel plates, around 42 tons and 27 meters long. With one or more welding heads simultaneously, you ensure great accuracy. Large currents can be used, allowing for significant deposition rates. Large welding depths are possible, and the welding speed is high.



Safety is a top priority. Before you start, you ensure that you wear the right protective equipment and perform a check. Then, you set up the equipment correctly and according to the prescribed procedures. You carefully monitor the quality of your work.



Your passion for welding and metalworking will only grow working for our client. They will teach you the ins and outs of submerged arc welding (OP welding - in Dutch) on special materials. Additionally, you play a significant role in the energy transition. Our massive steel monopile tubes for offshore wind parks withstand the elements, thanks in part to your meticulous work.



Requirements for the role include:

You have a valid VCA (or are willing to get a VCA);
You have a and Trade certificate or Diploma in Welding (advantage);
You have at least 1-5 years of experience with SAW and/or TIG, MIG/MAG welding techniques (experience with additional welding techniques is a plus);
Open to welding with automatic welding machines;
You have a passion for welding and metal work;
You are willing to work in shifts;


Who is Xelvin?

Xelvin is a Dutch consultancy company specializing in Engineering and Technical Trades. We hire Artisans, National Degree, Bachelor, Masters and PHD candidates with a background in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive and Physics. Our focus is within the High-Tech and Manufacturing industry in Eindhoven region.



Xelvin is specialized in International Recruitment, within Europe and beyond. In the past years we have helped over a thousand candidates from more than 50 different nationalities with finding their perfect job here in the Netherlands and are striving to help so many more!



As Xelvin we hire candidates for a specific position for a set amount of time, after which a permanent contract with our client is granted and the candidates automatically transfers.


See our website for all vacancies: www.xelvin.com


What do we offer?

Contract wise:

· 1-year contract of 40 hours per week (with potential of long-term employment).

· 25 paid holidays a year (+ potential ADV days)

· Public holidays, with a maximum of 7 per year, which are paid by Xelvin.

· Holiday allowance of 8.33% (instead of 8,0%) over your total gross annual income. Paid each year in May.

· Overtime and shift allowance will be paid by Xelvin accordingly.

· Travel allowance of €0,23 per km, for the use of travelling to work and back home.

·The salary will be in the range of €3000 - €3900 gross per month.





Onboarding & benefits

· Your 1st house in the Netherlands will be arranged by Xelvin, with the help of our Housing Consultant. In case of having to pay the 1st months rent or potential deposit, Xelvin is willing to pay it for you upfront, after which we’ll set up a loan agreement, for you to pay us back in terms.



· Xelvin is certified to do VISA applications for you and your family and get your work permit in order so you can travel and start working (if required).



· A relocation assistance allowance of €1000 NET will be paid to you, to assist with the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.



· You (and your family/partner) will be picked up at the airport or train station by your consultant/ recruiter after your arrival and will be taken to your new house.



· Onboarding: we’ll advise you on how to set up a Dutch bank account, apply for health insurance, getting a Dutch BSN number, writing in with a dentist and general practitioner and other useful or necessary cases to arrange.



· New Hire Dinner organized for all newly recruited engineers to make them aware of our Dutch tax system and explaining the Dutch payslip.



· A few social gatherings with all Xelvin employees and recruited engineers;



o New Years drink at the local PSV stadium, where you’ll get a tour of the building and beverages and bites are served.



o Summer BBQ at the Evoluon, where you can grow your social circle and dance to some nice music while enjoying the food.



References



More info, please check and join:



https://www.youtube.com/@2Tech4UNetherlands/featured



https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13968832/