Senior Installer of Historic metalwork
Your role
As a Senior Installer, you play a key role in the on-site dismantling and reinstallation of historic metalwork.
You lead a small team on site and ensure that each intervention is carried out with care for both safety and heritage value.
You work closely with our workshop, where the restoration itself takes place.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the on-site dismantling and reinstallation of historic metal elements
- Work on cast-iron balconies, monumental gates, wrought-iron doors, metal windows, railings, grilles and other heritage structures
- Supervise and support junior colleagues on site
- Ensure quality, accuracy and safe working practices
Your profile
- Solid experience in general construction or technical work. You show interest in working with metal, wood or glass. Welding capabilities is a plus.
- Strong technical insight and ability to read and interpret assemblies
- Leadership skills and a sense of responsibility
- Solution-oriented and precise
- Dutch, French or English
- Driving licence B (BE is a plus)
We offer
- A responsible role in a growing and healthy family business
- Work on exceptional heritage projects
- Competitive salary based on experience, eco- and meal vouchers (€8)
- Travel time to and from site paid as working time
- 40h/week with 12 additional days off
- Collective holidays in July (3 weeks) and end of year (2 weeks)
- Full-time, also possible as a self-employed contractor
About Us
AltNova restores valuable historic wrought and cast iron, from architectural metalwork to larger structures, often riveted or bolted.
We work for private clients, public authorities and businesses on a wide range of heritage sites.
Why join us?
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
You are a craftsperson with experience in some metalworking techniques, such as drilling, tapping, welding, turning, milling, forging or riveting.
At AltNova, you can further develop these skills and learn new techniques, as well as to work with other materials such as glass, natural stone and wood.
PASSION FOR HERITAGE
You will discover traces of old foundries, nameplates and other marks left by original makers.
This allows you to learn more each day about our rich metal heritage and to actively contribute to its preservation for future generations.
Growing Company
AltNova is a healthy and growing family-owned business.
We work with short lines of communication, everyone knows each other, and you are in direct contact with colleagues from different disciplines.
Diversity
Our team is diverse, bringing together people with different backgrounds, skills, nationalities and cultures.
We believe this diversity strengthens both our work and our collaboration.
apply now
Please send your CV and indicate the job you are applying for to martin@altnova.be
We will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.
You can also call us at +32 2 767 55 43 or contact us via WhatsApp.