Leading Electrician - Maritime

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Lead Electrician - Maritime at Alewijnse is a hands on foreman role in Rotterdam, supervising a 2 to 3 person electricians team, planning work, performing key tasks, and acting as the on site contact. You’ll work with the project manager and coordinate daily with stakeholders, create a detailed work schedule, provide progress updates, and safeguard safety and quality. This position blends technical activity with team leadership, so strong communication and decisive decision making are essential. In your application call out your MBO+ education and Electrical Engineering diploma, maritime installation experience, proven leadership, and ability to manage schedules and safety. Highlight collaboration, reliability, and results and your readiness to grow within the CAO Metaal & Techniek.

What will you be doing?

As a hands-on foreman, you’ll lead a team of 2 to 3 electricians. You’ll plan the work, carry out technical tasks yourself, and act as the primary point of contact on site. You’ll work closely with the project manager and coordinate daily with various stakeholders both inside and outside the project.

Your responsibilities include:

• Creating and managing a detailed work schedule

• Leading your team and setting the right priorities and approach

• Providing progress reports to the project management team

• Acting as the contact point for colleagues, the yard, and external partners

This role combines technical involvement with daily team coordination – making your work both varied and impactful.

What do we offer you?

At Alewijnse, you’ll work on extraordinary maritime projects in an environment that values craftsmanship. We invest in your growth – and in a positive working atmosphere.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• A salary between €3460 and €4115 per month (full-time)

• Additional pay for overtime

• 25 holiday days and 13 ADV days

• Room for personal development and training opportunities

• A pension scheme via PMT

• Employment conditions in accordance with the Metal & Engineering Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Metaal & Techniek)

And there’s more:
With WeConnect, you stay connected with colleagues. Think: sports activities, a staff association, a company webshop and many other perks.

Who are you?

You’re a skilled electrician with experience in the maritime sector. You enjoy leading others, aren’t afraid to make decisions, and always keep an eye on quality, planning, and safety.

You bring:

• MBO+ level of working and thinking

• A diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Strong communication skills

• The confidence and decisiveness to take charge when needed

Requirements

Ready to lead high-end technical installations? As a Lead Electrician at Alewijnse, you’ll play a key role in the construction of exclusive superyachts at our client’s shipyard in Rotterdam. You’ll supervise a small team and ensure that all work is completed on time and to the highest standards.