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Aerospace Sheet Metal Specialist

Hours
Full Time
Location
Papendrecht, The Netherlands

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will work with advanced materials, precision tools, and technical documentation to build and maintain high-quality structural components for aircraft. You will be part of a unique aviation environment with over 100 years of heritage, where aircraft are literally being built and maintained right next to you.

If you want to contribute to innovative aerospace projects and grow your technical expertise, this role is an excellent opportunity.

Function
  • Work on new build aircraft, including VIP and Special Mission Aircraft

  • Perform repairs, inspections, modifications, and maintenance on critical aircraft structures

  • Execute riveting tasks using solid rivets, blind rivets, countersinking, drilling and precision fitting

  • Read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, manuals, and work orders

  • Ensure accurate recording of deviations and proper use of tools and machinery

  • Contribute improvement ideas for efficiency and safety

  • Collaborate with experienced engineering and production teams

Job requirements
  • Practical experience as a Sheet Metal Worker, ideally in aerospace or marine

  • Strong hands-on skills in riveting, drilling, countersinking, precision fitting

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation in English

  • Good English communication skills

  • Fine motor skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

  • Willingness to work in shifts

  • Technical MBO diploma in:

    • Aircraft Engineering

    • (Fine) Mechanics

    • Mechanical Engineering

  • EU citizenship or valid EU work permit

Offer
  • €4,000–€5,000 gross per month (including shift bonus)

  • Overtime paid up to 180%

  • Holiday allowance: 8% of annual salary (paid once yearly in May/June)

  • 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

  • Travel allowance:

    • Car/bicycle: €0.20/km (10–55 km one-way)

    • Public transport fully compensated

  • Pension plan: Stipp+

  • CLA Metalektro applies

  • Permanent contract with long-term stability

Relocation & Housing Support

  • Relocation allowance up to €1,000 (flight, transport — based on receipts)

  • Full onboarding support: municipality registration, tax number, bank account

  • 30% ruling application costs covered

  • Support with housing

Apply

Join a forward-thinking aviation company where craftsmanship, innovation, and career growth come together.

For any questions for to apply please contact Angelika Grabowy at a.grabowy@wfspro.nl

About us

We help technical professionals find jobs in the aviation, shipbuilding, or manufacturing industries. Whether you’ve been in the field for years or are looking to learn something new, we make sure you end up in the right place. Coming from abroad? We’ll also arrange housing, transportation, and paperwork—so you can start working in the Netherlands without any hassle.

Sollcitiation procedure

How does it work at People with Skills?

Apply

Complete the application form and upload your CV.

Answer

You will receive a response to your application within one working day.

Intake interview

We would like to meet you and learn more about you.

Introduction

You will have one or more interviews with the client.

Contract

Is it a match? Then we will discuss the contract together.

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