Career

Adventure starts here!

Hirdes has a history that spans for more than a century – but we’re very much about this moment. Right now, things are looking very exciting indeed: we are using hi-tech tools and advanced work methods – such as automation and smart solutions – to take our operations to another level. Whether we’re building tomorrow’s maritime infrastructure or cleaning up dangerous wartime ordnances in our communities, we are enthusiastic and proud of what we do. The Hirdes crew has set sail on an adventure of a lifetime – and we feel priviliged to have this opportunity.
Thanks to the resources of our parent company Boskalis, there are various career paths you can pursue – care to come onboard?

Team of Champions

We are convinced that the secret recipe of everything we do is pretty simple: we believe in doing things together, and doing them as well as we possibly can. We run a tight ship, and hold ourselves to a high standard – but we know how to have fun, too. With curiosity permanantly embedded into our corporate DNA, it is no wonder we are committed to constant learning, encouraging each other to explore new horizons. That’s the way to make the team stronger, and the way for us to reach new heights – together. We believe in team chemistry, always striving to find the right person for the right task at the right time.
Balancing veteran experience and newcomer energy, we feel that we’re still missing a shipmate or two – perhaps that’s…you?

Employee stories

A special level of professionalism

Boskalis Hirdes not only invests in new technologies and high safety standards, but also in its employees. This creates a special level of professionalism and quality in the work and in the team as a whole. Suggestions for improvement can be reported by any employee, no matter what position or job they hold within the company. Thanks to a mixed team of both young and old, complete with plenty of international experience, we can deliver an exceptional package which really enhances the value of Boskalis Hirdes.

– Sven Zigann

High flexibility at work

There is a familiar, relaxed working atmosphere and trusting relationship in the Hirdes team. We have fun at work! Hirdes is like a second home to me. Also, there’s openness to new ideas and experimenting is desired and encouraged. Hirdes people think in terms of solutions and not problems. Training and education are also encouraged, and we engage in exciting projects with state-of-the-art technologies. I find that there’s also high flexibility at work, especially with regards to working hours.

– Anne Schröder

We can do it!!

I like working for Boskalis Hirdes because we have such a great team of colleagues. On every Boskalis project, in each unit, you can experience the ‘WE’ feeling. The basic attitude is always: we can do it! Every project is exciting and challenging in its own way, which always keeps the job interesting. And on top of that, Hirdes always offers its employees the opportunity to grow and develop individually in their careers. This motivates me even more. – Francesca Neumann, Superintendent

A family atmosphere with flat hierarchy

I value the opportunity to work with high-end technology in explosive ordnance detection and clearance. I get to actively shape the working methods, too. Furthermore, there are very diverse career opportunities and solid career development through Boskalis. I find that we have a family atmosphere with flat hierarchies here. It’s very interesting to be able to look into the past – for example, dealing with munitions from WW1 and WW2 – and also look into the future, for example, promoting energy transition by enabling the building of offshore wind farms.

– Clemens Kirchner, Operations Manager

How to join the team?

We still haven’t found what we’re looking for.

If you’re ready for the adventure of your working life – complete with professional on-boarding process – please contact us! We promise to make it worth your while.

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