Job Overview

About the Role:

A leading international company is urgently hiring experienced Ship Hull Welders for ongoing shipbuilding and ship repair projects in Europe.

Position: Ship Hull Welder (135 / 136 / 138)

Salary & Benefits:
• €8 – €10 NET per hour (depending on experience and welding test)
• Minimum working hours PM – 200 hours
• Accommodation provided by company
• Travel / flight arrangements provided
• Rotation schedule available
• Long-term stable projects

Welding Processes:
• Mandatory: – 135 – MAG welding (solid wire)
– 136 – MAG welding (flux-cored wire)
– 138 – MAG welding (metal-cored wire)
• Advantage:
– 131 – MIG welding (aluminium)
– 141 – TIG welding

Work Scope
• Welding of:
– Hull sections and blocks
– Plates and stiffeners
• Structural reinforcements
• Repair welding and corrections (if required)
• Grinding and cleaning of welds

Job Requirements:

Education & Certification
• Valid welding certificates according to ISO 9606-1 (steel)
• Ability to work according to WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
• Knowledge of welding symbols and technical drawings
• Safety certificates (e.g., VCA or equivalent)

Work Experience
• Minimum 2–5 years experience in:
– Shipbuilding or ship repair
– Heavy steel structures
Experience welding:
– Hull structures, plates, stiffeners, frames, bulkheads
• Experience with:
-Carbon steel and high-strength shipbuilding steels

Technical Skills
• Welding positions:
– PA, PB, PC, PF (136/138 highly preferred)
• Ability to perform:
– Fillet welds
– Butt welds (with/without backing)
• Reading and interpreting:
– Welding drawings
– Isometric and structural drawings
• Proper joint preparation and fit-up understanding
• Ability to control:
– Distortion and shrinkage

Standards & Quality
• Work according to:
– ISO / EN standards
– Shipyard and client specifications
• Understanding of:
– Visual inspection (VT) requirements
– NDT preparation (UT, MT – basic awareness)
• Ability to maintain consistent weld quality

Safety Requirements
• Strong adherence to HSE rules
• Experience working in:
– Confined spaces
– Heights
• Proper PPE usage at all times

Language & Mobility
• Basic English (for communication on site)
• Willingness to work in international shipyards (EU)
• Flexibility for shift work and overtime

Personal Qualities
• Precision and responsibility
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork skills
• Good physical condition

Optional (Strong Advantage)
• Experience with aluminium structures (131)
• Experience with TIG welding (141) for piping or thin materials
• Valid shipyard approvals (e.g., DNV, RINA – advantage)
• Experience in dry dock projects

Documents Requirements:

Before you apply, please have these items ready:

• Experience letter
• Passport (with more than 6 months validity)
• Updated CV

How It Works:

We guide you every step of the way so you can focus on your new role, not the paperwork:

• We Review: Our team checks your documents and confirms eligibility.
• We Match: We connect you directly with hiring managers at HealthFirst.
• We Coach: We prepare you for interviews, cultural fit, and relocation.
• We Manage: We file your visa application, liaise with the embassy, and track progress.

Full Submission Journey:

Your path from application to arrival:

• Upload & Apply – Complete your profile or upload your CV directly on this page.
• Document Prep – We’ll send you a personalized checklist of required documents.
• Interview Arrangement – Coordinate and prepare for your interview with HealthFirst.
• Departure & Onboarding – Book travel, complete local registration, and join the team.