Frequently Asked Questions

Should I send an application even though my experience or education is not related to batteries in any way?

What we value the most is that the applicant wants to produce quality products, learn new things and is able to work as part of a team. A wide variety of experiences or educational backgrounds provide exactly the competencies that we expect from Valmet Automotive employees.

Do employees have to move to Salo or Uusikaupunki?

Many Valmet Automotive employees do not live in Salo or Uusikaupunki. There is a direct train connection to Salo from Turku, and a bus from Turku (via Raisio) and Pori (via Rauma) will drop you directly at the gate of the Uusikaupunki plant. We also have an option to work remotely, especially in positions related to supportive services.

Can I change jobs?

We want to offer our employees career paths and opportunities to develop, and we aim to offer open positions to our own employees, as much as possible. You can change teams or departments if there is a task that matches your skills.

What in-kind benefits does Valmet Automotive provide?

Our employees ability to cope at work is a priority for us, which is why Valmet Automotive support the well-being of our personnel in a variety of ways. As an in-kind benefit, Valmet Automotive employees get the ePassi application for their smartphones, which they can use to flexibly pay at indoor swimming pools, sports centres and many gyms. In addition, every employee at the Salo location is entitled to use the Kuntokampa facilities of the Salo IoT Campus, which offers a wide variety of exercise opportunities, ranging from using the gym to group exercise classes. Employees of the Uusikaupunki location get access to Hobby House Laturi, which offers a gym, exercise premises, table tennis and billiards, gaming consoles as well as a handicrafts room with a hand loom.

Extensive eLearning options at LinkedIn Learning and Rosetta Stone language programs for Valmet Automotive professionals. Our workstations are modern and ergonomic. Depending on your personal performance level, it is possible to get annual bonus. 

How international Valmet Automotive is as a workplace?

There are over 70 nationalities represented at Valmet Automotive. Practically all of our customers are from abroad as well as many partners. Internationality is visible and continues to increase, but our work culture is consistent.

Do I have to speak Finnish to work at Valmet Automotive?

Valmet Automotive has two working languages: Finnish and English. We provide orientation in English and all work instructions are available in both Finnish and English. The number of non-Finnish speaking employees at our plants is growing steadily.