No two days are the same
Field technician / installer
Become an insulation mattress surveyor. A varied job with a training program, plenty of freedom, and direct insight into your results in energy and safety solutions.
Your own learning path
Working towards a sustainable future
Take a look at what you’ll be doing!
As a field technician and installer
, no two days will be the same. Every day you’re on the road, challenging yourself in different ways. Whether it’s taking measurements at a client’s site or insulating an entire turbine, as a surveyor and technician, you’ll experience it all!
What makes this job special?
No two days are the same
The variety of locations and projects keeps the work exciting.
Creative technical work
You come up with solutions while measuring and see them realized within weeks.
Pride in your work
Sometimes you work independently, sometimes as part of a team.
Tailored learning path
You learn on the job, starting with small parts such as appendages on heating pipes and progressing to more complex components like turbines.
For people who want to do things
This job isn’t for quitters. Commitment, motivation, and curiosity are essential.
A fair salary
Starting from €2,500, depending on age and experience.
Required skills and certifications
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Spatial awareness and technical thinking ability
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Accuracy and the ability to work independently
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Good numerical skills are a plus
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Physically fit – you work with your hands and are on your feet a lot
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Curious and eager to learn
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Safety-conscious – you work safely and follow instructions
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In possession of a category B driver’s license
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You have a VCA-B certificate or are willing to obtain one
Wat biedt de baan?
Working hours
You usually start early in the morning, and sometimes you work a bit longer.
Varied work
The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, at a wide range of different locations - such as industrial sites, large buildings, or on board of ships.
Thinking and doing
During installation, you use both your head and your hands. You need to work in a practical and solution oriented way while carrying out your tasks.
Tasks as an insulation mattress installer
A future-proof profession
Working as an installer of insulation mattresses offers lasting security. Companies must save energy and reduce their CO₂ emissions, while new regulations encourage insulation across all sectors — industry, maritime, and utilities. This specialized work requires human insight and technical craftsmanship that machines or AI cannot replace. In this way, you combine technology, sustainability, and safety in a career with long-term prospects.
What is an insulation mattress?
An insulation mattress is like a cushion cover made of technical fabric filled with insulating material, such as loose glass or rock wool. It is used to reduce heat transfer between an installation and its surroundings.
Up to 85% less heat loss
You can lose up to 85% less heat per component when an insulation mattress is applied.
Versatile in use
Insulation mattresses can be used in several ways — for reducing heat loss, minimizing noise pollution, and improving fire safety.
Easy fastening method
Our insulation mattresses can be attached with hooks and lacing wire, Velcro, straps and buckles, snap fasteners, or clamp closures. This makes them easy to install and remove.