Assistant Fitter for Outdoor Team

Do you like seeing the results of your work? Do you enjoy helping to assemble strong steel structures? Then you may be the assistant fitter we need.

About Vander Plaetsen Group

Vander Plaetsen is a technical project partner specialised in metal construction, industrial installations and assembly. With our core divisions, Construct, Engineering, Electrics and Lifting, we deliver projects for industry and agriculture throughout Belgium and abroad.
Our strength lies in the close collaboration between our divisions, short communication lines, and stable teams of skilled professionals who reinforce one another.

Your role in our company

As an assistant fitter, you work both in our workshop in Assenede and on different sites. You support the fitting team and receive a varied set of tasks depending on the project.

Your work includes:

  • Welding and doing preparation work
  • Cutting plates, grinding and bending
  • Working with grinding and drilling machines
  • Preparing and assembling parts before final installation
  • Helping with the mounting of beams and supports

As you grow in the role, you learn more about steel construction and can build your skills step by step.

Your profile

We are looking for someone who enjoys practical work and can work independently when needed. You have:

  • At least 2 years of experience in metal or construction work
  • Knowledge of electrode or semi-automatic welding
  • Basic skills with grinding, drilling, cutting and bending
  • You read simple plans or can learn this quickly
  • You speak Dutch. Basic English is a plus
  • A driving licence B and VCA certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

Our vacancies

At Vander Plaetsen, you get the chance to grow your craftsmanship within a stable company that looks ahead. We focus on security, training and a pleasant working atmosphere — because strong projects require strong teams.

  • A full-time daytime job
  • A correct salary supplemented with meal and eco vouchers
  • Group and hospitalisation insurance
  • Training opportunities and advancement paths tailored to your talents
  • A collegial team where collaboration and respect are central

Interested?

Does this sound like your next step? Apply online via the button below, or send your CV and motivation to personeel@vander-plaetsen.com.
Prefer to call? You can reach us at 09 348 10 18. We’re happy to take the time to get to know you.