Administrative Assistant

The Braspenning Group is hiring an Administrative Assistant for Braspenning Coatings Curacao, in our Willemstad, Curaçao location. In this varied role, you support daily administrative operation —handling calls, registering visitors and contractors at the shipyard gate, managing mail, processing purchase invoices and working hours, ordering supplies, and maintaining digital and physical archives. You have an administrative background (MBO level), can work accurately and independently, and you communicate fluently in Dutch with excellent English language skills. 
The Braspenning Group has been a leading specialist in preservation and corrosion protection since 1956. We focus on metal preservation—removing corrosion and protecting steel—and we also deliver industrial  scaffolding projects. We work on the preservation of sea-going and cruise vessels, bridges, storage tanks, cranes and more. With projects worldwide—from the Dutch island of Texel to Curaçao—we provide our clients with  high-quality, reliable solutions. As a family business, we take pride in our craftsmanship and in the strong collaboration with our customers and colleagues. Are you an all-round administrative professional looking for a  dynamic role within a solid company with an international footprint? Then join our team as a fulltime Administrative Assistant at our location in Willemstad, Curaçao! 

Your role: 
As our new Administrative Assistant, you are the hub of our office operations. You ensure everything runs smoothly—from administration to being the first point of contact for colleagues and visitors. No two days are the same. Your responsibilities, among other things, are to: 

• Answer incoming phone calls and transfer them to the right colleagues. 
• Arrange access registration for suppliers, subcontractors, and visitors at the shipyard gate. 
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, both physically and digitally. 
• Accurately register purchase invoices and worked hours in our accounting system and time registration system. 
• Order office supplies and ensure stock levels are always maintained.
• File and archive order administration, both digitally and physically. 

Your profile: 

• MBO comprehensive level, with an administrative background. 
• You are well versed in Dutch (native level) and can communicate confidently in English(near native level). 
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential. 
• You work accurately, independently, and can easily switch between tasks and priorities. 
• A true team player who supports where needed and contributes to a positive working atmosphere. 

What we offer: 

• A challenging position for 40 hours a week in an enthusiastic team. 
• A competitive salary, depending on your experience and education. 
• Working in a dynamic and growing organisation with international capabilities. 

Would you like to work in a unique location in Willemstad, Curaçao and be part of a close-knit team? Apply now to the Braspenning Group and help build a more sustainable future. 
Interested? Click the “Apply” button and submit your CV. Who knows—you may be our new colleague! We look forward to receiving your application.