Shipbuilding places special demands on skilled labour and subcontractors: tight deadlines, high quality standards, international certifications and working under challenging conditions. Global Business Recruiting provides experienced subcontractor teams from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia who fulfil these requirements - on a work contract basis, ready for deployment within 7 days.
Subcontractors for shipbuilding from Eastern Europe - for shipyards, repair and offshore
Our strengths
Which skilled workers do we recruit for shipbuilding?
Welding & steel construction
Welders (TIG, MIG/MAG, orbital welding, pipe welding - EN ISO 9606, DNV, TÜV, AWS), shipbuilders and steel fabricators, metalworkers and metal fabricators, pipe fitters and pipe fitters.
Electrical & Automation
Electricians and marine electricians, EMSR technicians and automation technicians, industrial fitters, maintenance and repair technicians.
Framework & surface
Scaffolders (special constructions, aluminium modular scaffolding), beam protectors and surface treatment, painters and coating technicians, insulators and insulation work.
Security, cleaning & logistics
Security personnel for shipyards, cleaners for ship cleaning and tank cleaning, crane and hoist operators.
Areas of application
Areas of application in shipbuilding
New building
Hull construction, steel structures, interior fittings, electrical installations, pipework systems - from keel laying to delivery.
Repair & conversion
Repair of steel structures, welding work, renewal of pipework and electrics - time-critical in the dry dock window.
Offshore constructions
Platforms, wind farm foundations, specialised vessels - with the necessary offshore certifications (BOSIET/HUET).
Dry dock work
Cleaning, coating, underwater hull repair, tank cleaning and inspection - quickly and reliably within a tight time frame.
Interior fittings & cabin construction
Passenger ships, cruise ships, ferries - cabin construction, interior fittings, furniture assembly and equipment.
Certifications & Law
Special requirements in shipbuilding
Shipbuilding places special demands on certifications and contract design. Global Business Recruiting recognises these requirements and ensures that all subcontractors are fully prepared for deployment.
Classification societies
Welders in shipbuilding need to be recognised by the major classification societies - DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, TÜV Rheinland or AJA Europe. Global Business Recruiting only places welders with proven and valid certifications.
ATEX & shipyard safety
Shipyard work requires special safety training - confined spaces, working at heights, fire safety requirements and shift work. All of the specialists we provide have the necessary safety certificates and training.
Work contract & AÜG in shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is not categorised as a traditional construction industry - the AÜG ban on temporary work does not apply here in the same way. Nevertheless, Global Business Recruiting prefers to work on a contract for work and labour basis, as this clearly leaves the liability for results with the subcontractor.
A1 certificate & secondment
Every seconded employee requires an A1 certificate. Global Business Recruiting fully coordinates all documents - A1, exemption certificate, liability insurance and all required qualification certificates.
Your advantages
Your advantages with shipbuilding subcontractors from Eastern Europe
International certifications
EN ISO 9606, TÜV Rheinland, AJA Europe, AWS, DNV - all relevant classification societies covered.
Shipyard experience
Our subcontractors are familiar with the working conditions in shipyards - confined spaces, working at heights, fire safety requirements and shift work.
Adherence to schedules in the dock window
On site within 7 days - important for time-critical dry dock windows with high demurrage costs.
Scalable
From individual specialists to complete trade teams - depending on the project phase and shipyard capacity requirements.
Work contract basis
Clear liability for results - no obligation to supervise, defined quality standards according to classification requirements.
Cost-efficient
Significant savings compared to German skilled labour - especially for labour-intensive repair and conversion projects.
The process
How we place your shipbuilding team
01
Define requirements
Welding process, certifications, shipyard, time period and team size - the more precise the information, the faster we can find the right team.
02
Offer in 12 hours
We select suitable subcontractor teams from our network and submit a non-binding offer with a draft contract for work and labour.
03
Deployment in 7 days
Global Business Recruiting organises travel, accommodation and all documents including A1 certificates. The team works under its own professional supervision on a contract basis.
Professions
Suitable job profiles for shipbuilding
These career pages are particularly relevant for shipbuilding:
Forms of contract
Suitable services for shipbuilding
We prefer to use shipbuilding subcontractors for the following services:
Origin
Where do our shipbuilding teams come from?
Global Business Recruiting places shipbuilding subcontractors from all over Eastern Europe - countries with a long tradition in shipbuilding and steel construction:
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Bulgaria
Growing skilled labour network for construction and production
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Croatia
Experienced specialists from the construction and metal sectors
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Lithuania
Strong tradition in industry and metalworking
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Poland
Largest pool of skilled labour in Eastern Europe
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Romania
Strong in construction, welding and industry
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Slovakia
Our headquarters and strongest partner network
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Slovenia
Highly qualified specialists with EU authorisation
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Czech Republic
Highly qualified specialists with EU standard
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Ukraine
Highly trained engineers and craftsmen
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Hungary
Specialised teams for industry and technology
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about subcontractors in shipbuilding
Welders in shipbuilding generally require certification in accordance with EN ISO 9606 as well as recognition by the major classification societies - DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, TÜV Rheinland or AJA Europe. Global Business Recruiting only places welders with proven and valid certifications.
Shipbuilding is not part of the traditional construction industry - the AÜG ban on temporary work in the construction industry therefore does not apply here in the same way. Nevertheless, Global Business Recruiting prefers to work on a contract for work and labour basis in shipbuilding, as this is legally more secure and the subcontractor is clearly liable for the results.
Dry dock windows are often tight and costly - delays mean high costs. Global Business Recruiting ensures that teams are ready for deployment within 7 days. For planned projects, we recommend an early enquiry so that we can prepare the optimum team size and composition.
Yes - Global Business Recruiting also coordinates the parallel deployment of several trades at a shipyard. Welders, scaffolders, electricians and cleaners can be placed and coordinated at the same time. A central contact at Global Business Recruiting manages the entire project.
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Global Business Recruiting places experienced specialists for shipyards and shipbuilding projects from Eastern Europe - certified, on site within 7 days.
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