We are specialists in recruitment, contracting, and relocation for the Dutch maritime industry, with a clear focus on the yacht- and shipbuilding, offshore and maritime sectors.
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The Netherlands definitely deserves to be ranked among the top yacht builders in the world, with its clear focus on sailing, motor, and custom-built mega yachts up to 127m in length.
Their undeniable qualities are state-of-the-art design, superb technical quality, and a long maritime history combined with innovation and the development of sustainable solutions.
That’s why, every year, hundreds of international clients choose Dutch shipyards to help them build their dream yachts.
The Dutch shipbuilding industry is particularly strong in developing, creating, and servicing a variety of specialty vessels for dredging, offshore work, or for instance defense purposes, but also delivers a vast variety of inland, passenger, or transportation ships in a highly efficient way.
Clustered in our small country the yards, equipment providers, and engineering offices drive innovation and the development of new concepts and solutions.
From floating energy solution providers to offshore installation contractors, the Netherlands has a high-density and broad range of offshore-related companies.
The Dutch offshore industry builds on a lasting history of record-breaking achievements in lifting and installing, as well as decommissioning and operating in the harshest conditions, and is at the forefront of the development of specialized equipment, products, and sustainable solutions.
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Tasks: Leading and enhancing quality assurance processes for international shipbuilding projects
Projects: Complex naval shipbuilding with global suppliers
Main requirements: 3+ years of experience in Quality Management, ideally within the naval, defense, or shipbuilding industry
Tasks: guiding engineering teams and technical subcontract managers in the design and integration of combat systems
Projects: complex naval vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: +6 years of experience in systems engineering and subcontracting management of complex systems
Tasks: managing and coordinating the entire production process of complex shipbuilding projects
Projects: complex defense & security vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of a globally established group
Main requirements: 3+ years of experience in managing production processes
We focus on a wide range of positions within all stages of projects in the maritime sectors.
This covers disciplines such as commercial & proposal, design & engineering, operations & production, project control, procurement, and management.
Within these, we work on forming teams consisting of designers and engineers, line and project managers, as well as technical specialists.
We prefer to under promise and overdeliver. After you share all of your wishes and requirements, we will agree on a specific timeline.
We make use of our extensive database and network, as well as direct search, so you can expect to receive the first candidates within one to 14 days. The length of the remaining process depends on secondary conditions such as notice period, time of the year, and personal obligations.
We offer a fully supported relocation and registration process to all of our candidates. including arranging all the paperwork: applying for a Social Security number, visas, work and residence permits, as well the 30% ruling tax benefit.
On top of that, we help them with finding suitable accommodation, arranging health insurance, and even getting their first bike, so they can start their new Dutch life in a stress-free way.
Yes, we are registered as a Recognised Sponsor with the IND Immigration and Naturalisation Service.
This results in much faster and simpler application processes and direct contact with the Expat Centre.
First of all, we create the best strategy to match the available position with the right person together with you.
We do a thorough check with both you and the candidates in regards to the technical requirements, communication style, and necessary soft skills.
Our recruitment process consists of several steps to ensure successful matches. The more information and details we receive from you, the faster and more accurate the procedure will be.
We usually communicate with your HR department, the Hiring Managers, and other team members in order to get to know about your company, the position, atmosphere, and communication style in the best possible way.
Important: Beware of Scams!
(Last Updated: October 2023)
It has come to our attention that scammers offer fake job opportunities through WhatsApp (mainly from non-Dutch numbers) using our name and logo.
If this happens, please check if this person works in Van Storm. If not, contact us and make sure you report that number in the WhatsApp settings. By taking these steps, you help protect others and block potential scammers.
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Johan van Hasseltweg 10 B
1022 WV Amsterdam
the Netherlands