Coded Welders
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration
12 months (anticipated)
Start
Mid–late Oct 2026
Rate
Dependent on experience
Accommodation
Provided
Language
English
Working pattern
6 days per week, 10 hours per day — 60 scheduled hours per week.
About the opportunity
Energy Rigging is recruiting experienced trade and specialist personnel for an industrial construction project in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The work spans mechanical and piping installation, lifting operations, welding, quality inspection and health and safety support across an active industrial construction site.
Accommodation is provided. Assignment terms, including duration and start date, are shown in the vacancy details above and will be confirmed during recruitment.
About this role
Energy Rigging is seeking experienced Coded Welders for industrial pipework and mechanical installation activities. Applicants should have a strong record of producing high-quality welds against approved procedures in demanding industrial environments.
Responsibilities
- Complete welding activities in accordance with approved welding procedure specifications.
- Prepare joints and check fit-up before welding.
- Maintain material identification and weld traceability.
- Work closely with pipefitters, supervisors and quality personnel.
- Support inspection requirements and complete any authorised repairs.
- Follow hot-work permits, fire precautions and other site controls.
Shared requirements
- Available for the anticipated assignment duration and start date.
- Available for the stated working pattern.
- Able to communicate effectively in English on site.
- Appropriate permission to work in the Netherlands before mobilisation.
- Verifiable employment history, qualifications and relevant certificates.
- Willingness to complete the required site induction and role-specific assessments.
Qualifications and certification
- Valid B-VCA safety diploma, or a formally accepted equivalent, before mobilisation.
- Current welder qualification certificates covering the processes, materials, dimensions and welding positions required by the allocated work package.
- EN ISO 9606-1 qualifications for steel welding where specified; other qualification standards only where accepted by the project.
- Supporting continuity and revalidation records, as applicable.
- Ability to complete a project-specific weld test if required.
- Relevant trade training or documented equivalent experience.
Applicants should state their welding processes and material experience, including TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW or MIG/MAG where applicable.
Additional confined-space, work-at-height, respiratory-protection or other task-specific training may be required depending on the assignment.
The final welding processes, materials, qualification ranges and test requirements will be confirmed during selection.
Final certification and site-access requirements will be confirmed during screening.
How to apply
Apply online using the button below, or email your CV and relevant certificates to [email protected].
Please include your welding processes, materials, qualification standards and continuity record details when applying by email.
Email subject: Coded Welder — Rotterdam — October 2026
Please include:
- Your CV
- Current location
- Earliest available start date
- Expected hourly or daily rate in euros
- Relevant certificates and their expiry dates
- A summary of your right-to-work status for the Netherlands
Appointments are subject to client approval, verification of experience and qualifications, right-to-work checks and completion of site onboarding. Final assignment arrangements will be confirmed during recruitment.
Vacancy details
Ready to apply?
Apply with your CV and key details. Supporting certificates can be provided during screening.