Junior welder – apprenticeship (BBL)

About the job

You work at a modern production facility in Venlo. The company has been active in high-tech manufacturing for over 40 years. They make advanced, high-quality products for the semiconductor, medical and defence industries. You learn the trade of welder, gain hands-on experience, and follow a paid vocational programme at the same time. This is a BBL traineeship (BBL, beroepsbegeleidende leerweg, is a Dutch vocational learning pathway where you work four days and go to school one day per week).

What you'll do

• Learn MIG/MAG and TIG welding techniques
• Work with thin sheet metal with precision
• Read technical drawings and work instructions and translate them into practical work
• Check the quality of your own work, with attention to detail and safety
• Work four days a week on welding projects
• Attend school one day a week as part of an accredited BBL programme (welding or metal technology)
• Work under the guidance of experienced welders and gradually become more independent

What we ask

• You want to learn the trade: you are already enrolled in a BBL programme in welding or metal technology, or you are ready to start one
• Available four days a week for hands-on work experience
• Precise, detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Reliable: you keep your commitments and take responsibility for your actions
• Eager to learn and open to guidance and feedback
• No prior experience required, motivation is what counts

What we offer

• Salary from €2,300 to €2,800 gross per month
• 32 to 40 hours per week
• Paid BBL vocational schooling (welding or metal technology) leading to an accredited diploma
• Temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent position
• Personal support from experienced welders throughout the entire training period
• Work with modern machines and advanced techniques
• Room to grow and progress in the profession

How to apply

Submit your application using the form on our website.