Shipyard jobs in France in 2026. Check welder and fitter salaries, requirements, accommodation and current opportunities with EUROPP.
Current and recent opportunities include positions for ship welders, steel fitters, industrial painters, CNC operators and other technical specialists. EUROPP’s recruitment network covers the shipbuilding and maritime industry as well as welding and metalwork, with opportunities available depending on current client demand.
Featured opportunities
⚓ Ship Welders
EUROPP recruits experienced welders for industrial and shipbuilding projects in France. Depending on the project, candidates may be required to have experience with MAG welding and relevant welding certificates.
🔩 Steel Fitters
Steel structure fitters can find opportunities in France working on large industrial and shipbuilding projects. Experience with steel structures and technical drawings is usually required.
🎨 Industrial Painters
EUROPP also currently recruits industrial painters in France. The work can include surface preparation, spray painting and finishing of industrial components and structures. Current industrial painter vacancies are listed on the EUROPP website.
⚡ Shipbuilding Electricians
The company also recruits electricians for industrial projects connected with shipbuilding, aerospace, defence and energy. One current opportunity offers €2,800–€3,000 net per month, depending on the position and working conditions.
🔧 Welding & Metalwork
In addition to shipyard positions, EUROPP recruits MIG/MAG and TIG welders, pipefitters and metal assemblers for industrial projects throughout France.
Example: MAG / SAW Welder Job in France
One of the recent EUROPP opportunities was for a welder experienced in MAG 135, with additional work using SAW 121. The position offered €3,180 net per month for a 42-hour working week, a single-room accommodation, a French employment contract, possible overtime, weekly salary advances and coordinator support. The employer also offered training in SAW 121 for candidates who already had MAG 135 experience.
Check the latest EuroppJobs vacancies
Job availability changes regularly, so we recommend checking the current vacancies before applying.
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EUROPP Jobs – Current Vacancies
If you do not see a suitable shipyard position, you can also submit a spontaneous application. EUROPP will contact you when a position matching your skills becomes available.