Position: Foreman – Workshop
Antwerp, Belgium
 
We are currently seeking a motivated and hands-on (Working) Foreman to lead operations within our Workshop Turbochargers department in Antwerp. This role combines team leadership with active technical involvement in workshop activities.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the workshop team by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Perform hands-on technical work, including the servicing, maintenance, and overhaul of turbochargers. This includes disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly using specialized tools and equipment.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, maintaining a strong focus on quality at all times.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide expert guidance to team members and the Head of Technical.
• Maintain workshop equipment, manage consumables, and contribute to the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.

 
Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: €4,500 gross per month (excluding allowances and overtime).
• Overtime is compensated in accordance with company policy.
• Annual compensation includes 13.92 months’ salary (12 monthly salaries plus a December bonus and holiday allowance).
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (with occasional overtime as required).
• Open to both experienced professionals and motivated early-career candidates.

 
Requirements

• Solid knowledge of turbochargers and a relevant maritime background.
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory.
• Must hold a valid EU passport (no work permits available).
• Valid Category B driver’s license required.
• Must reside in the Antwerp area and currently be based in Belgium.

 


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.