Credits: Sandvik
International experts add new perspectives to Sandvik, strengthen its capacity for innovation, and support global business.
Key benefits
Sandvik Mining develops and manufactures equipment, digital solutions and sustainable technologies for the mining and infrastructure industry. Sandvik export more than 95% of production manufactured in Finland.
According to Laura Långsjö, HR Business Partner at Sandvik, skilled people are a key factor for success. Success in business is founded on a combination of in-depth understanding of the mining industry and technological know-how.
The technologies that Sandvik develops require specialized expertise in mining, automation, software development, artificial intelligence and electrification, among others. You can rarely find all the necessary expertise in a single country, which means international experts complement the Finnish skills foundation.
Sandvik recruits experts from all over the world to work in Finland, especially for jobs that require technology and specialized expertise. In recruitment, company leverages international networks, the internal mobility of a global organization, and partnerships with higher education institutions and other partners.
Sandvik is also part of the MAKE in Finland ecosystem, where manufacturing companies work together to strengthen the industry's competitiveness, visibility and attractiveness. Through joint initiatives, the ecosystem also supports the availability of skilled professionals and helps make Finnish manufacturing more attractive to international talent.
Sandvik’s international base comes to the fore at the Tampere automation business unit: more than 20 different nationalities in a work community of about a hundred people. We have international experts as project and product managers, software developers as well as in product support and business development.
You should see international recruitment as a long-term investment, not just a solution to a single, pressing need for talent.
Laura Långsjö
International experts also introduce diverse experiences and practices to the company.
According to Långsjö, diverse teams look at things from multiple angles, which boosts innovation, problem solving and decision-making.
An international work community also supports Sandvik’s global business. Knowledge of cultures, operating environments, and markets provides better understanding of customer needs and helps us work together effectively all around the world.
"International recruitment does not end when an employment contract is signed. The new employee needs active support to become part of the work community and make full use of their skills," according to Långsjö.
Sandvik provides practical relocation support for employees who move Finland, such as permits and registration, finding a place to live and schools for their children. We also refer new faces to language training and engage municipal services to help with integration.
Furthermore, Sandvik focuses on orientation, supporting the work community, and an inclusive corporate culture.
“You should see international recruitment as a long-term investment, not just a solution to a single, pressing need for talent. Connecting it to your competence management and development is worth it,” according to Långsjö.
The long-term focus also shows in career paths. Some of Sandvik’s international employees have worked in Finland for more than a decade, in both expert and managerial positions. The company also provides an advancement track for building a career in Finland.
Make it a part of the company's competence development, not just about solving an individual need for talent.
Onboarding, support of the work community, networking and an inclusive corporate culture all help international experts to commit to the work community.
An unusual education or work history can introduce new ideas and valuable know-how to the company.
The employer’s vital role is to make the international employee feel welcome and allow them to build a career in Finland.
Sandvik Mining is a supplier of equipment, spare parts, services, digital solutions and sustainable technologies for the mining and infrastructure industry. In Finland, the company operates in Tampere, Turku and Lahti. It employs approximately 2,700 people. Sandvik Mining employs around 18,000 people globally.
Looking for a new employee? Post your job ad for international experts on Job Market Finland – it will also appear in Work in Finland’s open positions.
