Industrial and Petrochemical Electrician Jobs in the Netherlands
Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician Job in the Netherlands with Accommodation
Celoria Recruitment Solutions is recruiting experienced Industrial/Petrochemical Electricians for work in the Netherlands. This role is suitable for electricians with experience in industrial electrical installation, junction boxes, multicore cable, switchboards, motors, and cable glands such as Hawke glands or Ex glands.
This is a specialised industrial electrician role, not a public-lighting or general infra job. The focus is on electrical installation work in industrial or petrochemical environments where safe cable routing, correct gland installation, accurate terminations, and site discipline are important. Salary indication is €550 to €650 net per week with a company car or €650 to €750 net per week with your own car. Accommodation, health insurance, travel compensation, and build-up of leave entitlements are included.
Job Overview
About the Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician Role
As an Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician in the Netherlands, you will work on electrical installation tasks in demanding technical environments. The work includes installing junction boxes, pulling and installing multicore cable, connecting cables to switchboards, connecting cables to motors, and working with different cable glands such as Hawke glands or Ex glands.
This role is different from a general building electrician or infra electrician role. Industrial and petrochemical projects require careful cable routing, clean terminations, correct gland selection and installation, safe working behaviour, and the ability to follow site rules in controlled technical environments.
Industrial or petrochemical experience is preferred. The required certificates do not need to be available before applying. VCA Basis, NEN3140 and ATEX 153 can be obtained when required for the project.
Job Responsibilities
- Install junction boxes for industrial electrical systems.
- Pull, route, and install multicore cable according to project instructions.
- Pull cables and connect them to switchboards.
- Pull cables and connect them to motors.
- Work with diverse glands such as Hawke-type glands and Ex glands.
- Support electrical installation work in industrial or petrochemical environments.
- Prepare cables, glands, and terminations in a clean and organised way.
- Follow cable routing, cable identification, connection, and safety instructions.
- Work together with other electricians, supervisors, and site teams.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean installation area.
Job Requirements
- Experience as an Industrial Electrician, Petrochemical Electrician, electrical installer, cable electrician, or similar technical role.
- Industrial or petrochemical experience is preferred.
- Experience with junction boxes, multicore cable, switchboards, motors, or industrial cable glands is an advantage.
- Ability to work accurately with cables, glands, terminations, and electrical connections.
- English level B1 for workplace communication and recruiter contact.
- Driver’s licence required.
- Reliable, practical, and able to work as part of an international technical team.
- Safety-conscious attitude and willingness to follow site procedures.
- Valid right to work in the Netherlands, such as an EU passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.
Certificates and Safety Training
You do not need to have all certificates before applying for this Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician job. Depending on the project, the required certificates can be obtained before starting or during the onboarding process.
- VCA Basis can be obtained when required for safe work on technical and industrial sites.
- NEN3140 can be obtained when required for safe work on or near electrical installations.
- ATEX 153 can be obtained when required for industrial or petrochemical environments where explosion safety rules may apply.
Salary and Benefits
- With company car: salary indication of €550 to €650 net per week.
- With own car: salary indication of €650 to €750 net per week.
- Accommodation included, making it easier to relocate for work in the Netherlands.
- Health insurance included, where applicable under the final job conditions.
- Compensation for the trip to the Netherlands and back home.
- Build-up of leave entitlements according to the applicable employment conditions.
- Recruiter support before and during the application process.
- Long-term work possibilities for reliable industrial electricians with suitable experience.
Who Is This Job Best For?
This Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician job is best for candidates with hands-on industrial electrical experience who want to work in the Netherlands with accommodation included. It is especially suitable for electricians who have worked with junction boxes, multicore cable, switchboards, motors, cable glands, Hawke-type glands, or Ex glands.
The best candidates are accurate, safety-conscious, reliable, and comfortable working in controlled industrial environments. If you understand industrial site discipline and can work carefully with cables, glands, and electrical connections, this role can be a strong match.
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If you have experience as an Industrial or Petrochemical Electrician, you may also be suitable for other skilled technical, electrical, E&I, or installation jobs in the Netherlands.
Apply for an Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician Job in the Netherlands
Send your CV if you have experience as an Industrial Electrician, Petrochemical Electrician, electrical installer, cable electrician, or similar technical worker. Our recruitment team will review your profile and contact you when your experience matches an available industrial or petrochemical project in the Netherlands.
FAQ: Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician Jobs in the Netherlands
What does an Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician do?
An Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician works on electrical installation tasks in industrial environments. The work can include junction boxes, multicore cable, switchboards, motors, Hawke-type glands, Ex glands, cable routing, and electrical connections.
Do Industrial Electrician jobs in the Netherlands include accommodation?
Yes. For this Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician job, accommodation is included. This helps candidates from other European countries relocate more easily for work in the Netherlands.
How much can I earn as an Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician in the Netherlands?
The salary indication is €550 to €650 net per week with a company car, or €650 to €750 net per week with your own car. The final amount depends on the project, car arrangement, experience, working hours, and final job conditions.
Do I need petrochemical experience?
Industrial or petrochemical experience is preferred. Candidates with strong industrial electrical, cable installation, switchboard, motor connection, or cable gland experience may also be suitable depending on the project.
What are Hawke glands and Ex glands used for?
Hawke-type glands and Ex glands are used to connect and protect cables in industrial or hazardous-area installations. In this role, experience with industrial cable glands is useful because correct installation is important for safety and reliability.
Do I need VCA Basis before applying?
No. VCA Basis can be obtained when required. You do not need to have this certificate before applying unless the final project specifically requires it before selection.
Do I need NEN3140 before applying?
No. NEN3140 can be obtained when required for the project. This certificate is related to working safely on or near electrical installations.
Do I need ATEX 153 before applying?
No. ATEX 153 can be obtained if the project requires it. This is mainly relevant for industrial or petrochemical environments where explosion safety rules may apply.
Do I need English for this Electrician job?
Yes. English level B1 is required for this role. You should be able to understand work instructions, communicate with colleagues, and speak with your recruiter about work and practical arrangements.
Do I need a driver’s licence?
Yes. A driver’s licence is required for this Industrial/Petrochemical Electrician job because transport to industrial project locations may be necessary.
Can foreign electricians apply for this job?
Yes. Candidates from other European countries can apply if they have the right to work in the Netherlands and suitable industrial electrical experience. Final eligibility depends on your documents, experience, and the specific project requirements.
Is this Electrician job suitable for long-term work?
Yes, this job can be suitable for candidates looking for stable, long-term work in the Netherlands. Long-term possibilities depend on your performance, reliability, project availability, and final employer conditions.