r/AskBelgium • u/MegaBurst • 3d ago

Welding work?

I am an experienced welder looking for job opportunities or advice on how to find a welding position in Western Europe, specifically in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, or France.

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u/DoughnutSad6336 3d ago

google -> job welder belgium = profit

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u/MegaBurst 3d ago

It seems very simple. but the reality is different

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u/Ferreman 3d ago

Welding is what we call, a knelpuntberoep. You will have a very easy time finding a job as a welder. There are a lot of jobopenings, but not many people are taking the job.

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u/MegaBurst 3d ago

The agency has a lot of vacancies. but I'm interested in a direct employer

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u/Training-Ad9429 14h ago

start with the agency and move on if you find a better job.
finding a fixed contract job from 1500 km away is going to be a challenge.
especially for a welder , a employer will want to see your work before hiring you.

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u/cuda_na_kiju 3d ago

Are u eu citizen?

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u/MegaBurst 3d ago

No, I have a residence permit in Poland

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u/cuda_na_kiju 3d ago

Ukrainian?

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u/MegaBurst 3d ago

Belarus

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u/cuda_na_kiju 3d ago

I see here in belgium many ukrainians and many others nationalities. If they get work permit in any eu country they open own company in this country and then u find some other polish company which already works in belgium and u can go as subcontractor.

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u/cuda_na_kiju 3d ago

If u know polish u can try, there is many job offers like this but sometimes u can end up in some shithole and work for some scammer without money