Pipefitter – new yacht building VL 831 – Pernis

For project VL 831 at Greenport in Pernis, we are looking for 6 fitters for the installation of prefabricated piping in the new build of a yacht.

Duties: Installation of prefabricated piping according to isometric drawings. Materials: Stainless steel, steel, Cunifer, and small diameters ABS, copper, and stainless steel. You read and interpret technical drawings, measure coordinates on the ship, and tack your work yourself.

Knowledge & skills

• Steel, stainless steel and Cunifer
• Making brackets, including Stauf brackets
• Assembling components and fittings
• Reading and interpreting P&ID and isometric drawings
• Measuring coordinates in the ship
• Installing flange connections, bends, and other pipe components
• Fitting thick-walled and thin-walled pipes
• Knowledge of fittings, pipe material, flanges, gaskets, stud bolts, schedules, pressure classes, and couplings
• Working with Roxtecs (certified)
• Sawing and grinding
• Spatial insight
• Quality-oriented work: finish, dimensions, perpendicularity, parallelism, butt mounting of flanges and high-low
• Working safely and neatly in finished spaces

Requirements

• Valid VCA certificate
• Ability to work with a 3D browser
• Can tack weld
• Proficiency in English (working language Dutch/English)
• Experience in yacht building / new construction is a plus.

Working hours: Mon-Thu 06:30–16:15, Fri 06:30–15:15. 44 hours per week. Normally no Saturday/Sunday.

Other: Independent work (not in pairs). Work location: Greenport, Pastorieweg 1, Pernis.

Marine Service Noord, established in 1988, is a Dutch company based in Westerbroek that specializes in mechanical systems for the maritime sector. They design, build, and install piping systems and machinery for a wide range of vessels, including superyachts, LNG tankers, dredgers, and inland ships. The company offers services from engineering and procurement to prefabrication, installation, and maintenance. Over the years, they have completed around 700 projects and installed more than 2,350 kilometers of piping. Their systems cover everything from basic bilge and ballast systems to advanced fuel systems using LNG, methanol, ammonia, or hydrogen. Marine Service Noord focuses on delivering practical, high-quality solutions with attention to safety and environmental impact. The company employs a skilled team with a strong technical background. It promotes a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. Their goal is to provide reliable and efficient mechanical systems tailored to the specific needs of each project.

• Proven experience as a pipefitter, preferably in yacht building or shipbuilding (new construction)
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, P&ID diagrams and isometric drawings independently
• Able to work with a 3D browser
• Capable of tack welding
• Experience with stainless steel, steel and Cunifer, and with small diameters in ABS, copper and stainless steel
• Able to measure and read coordinates on board the ship
• Roxtec certified
• Valid VCA certificate
• Good command of English (working language on site is Dutch/English)
• Accurate and quality-focused, with good spatial awareness
• Able to work independently (work is carried out alone, not in pairs)
• Available for 44 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 06:30–16:15, Friday 06:30–15:15

• A long-term assignment on the new build of superyacht VL 831 at Greenport in Pernis, with the prospect of extension — the end date is open and the project runs well beyond the start
• 44 hours per week, with a fixed and predictable schedule: Monday to Thursday 06:30–16:15 and Friday 06:30–15:15. Weekend work is normally not required
• Hourly rate of € […] gross, plus overtime allowances in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement
• Accommodation arranged and taken care of by Linqk
• Transport to and from the shipyard arranged by Linqk
• Work clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
• Assistance with all Dutch administration: BSN registration, DigiD, health insurance and payroll
• Work on a high-end superyacht project with a professional team, using modern methods including 3D browser
• A permanent contact person at Linqk who speaks your language and is available throughout your assignment
• Immediate start possible for the right candidates — 6 positions available

 New build of superyacht (Rotterdam).Start date: 31-08-2026. Duration: open-ended (TBD) — a long-term assignment with prospect of extension.Working hours: 44 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 06:30–16:15, Friday 06:30–15:15. Weekend work is normally not required.Rate: minimum € 16.00 net per hour. The final rate depends on experience, certificates and demonstrable skills.Accommodation: arranged by Linqk.Transport: to and from the shipyard, arranged by Linqk.Work clothing and PPE: provided by Linqk.Number of positions: 6.Language on site: Dutch or English. English is essential.What to send with your application: CV in English (preferred) including phone number and email address, your earliest possible start date, and copies of your certificates — VCA and Roxtec in particular.Questions about this vacancy? Get in touch with us — we are happy to talk you through the project and the working conditions.