Working at Saalasti
Every Saalasti employee is a valuable part of our international working community.
Interested to work in the circular economy and green energy industries? Dreaming of a job where you can do good for the environment?
Saalasti has been family-owned since 1945.
We are building something meaningful together
As a family company, we value long-term thinking. For us, a quarter means 25 years, not three months. This long-term perspective connects to long careers, and we ensure our people can grow with the company.
It is important to us that everyone is happy and enjoys working at Saalasti, which is why we regularly measure employee satisfaction. At Saalasti, we believe meaningful work makes happy employees.
Shared values drive Saalasti’s entire international operations
It is important to us that the entire Saalasti community worldwide shares the same values. We foster an open, proactive and conversational atmosphere that benefits our operations and the people we work with.
The best ideas come from individuals who are experts in their area. That is why we encourage our employees to challenge themselves and our practices for continuous improvement. We also support our people with training and other means of professional development.
At Saalasti, even the CEO and the company owners enjoy a coffee and a chat during breaks.
Saalasti’s values
These values guide how we work:
Close-knit community spirit
- We respect one another
- We treat others as we would want to be treated
- We think and act with positivity in mind, even when we occasionally disagree
Equity and fairness
- We all have the same potential to succeed in our work
- We follow shared guidelines and ensure fair treatment for everyone
Keeping our promises
- We finish what we started
- We always take responsibility
Know-how and expertise
- Many positions require deep know-how, expertise, and the desire to develop
- We focus on continuous improvement, both for individuals and the company as a whole
How we work together
We put customers first: Our business is based on identifying customer needs and providing the best solutions. We stay with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their machinery. This approach has forged decades-long customer relationships.
We lead through example: Open and transparent communication is the cornerstone of our leadership. At Saalasti, we act according to our shared values, both as managers and employees.
We work as one team: We can achieve our shared goals by working together, both within teams and between countries. We focus on our goals, take initiative, communicate openly and treat everyone as equals.
We drive continuous improvement: Every Saalasti employee can participate in helping us improve through our initiative system. We are solution-focused, always looking for solutions, not scapegoats.
We learn from exceptions: Exceptions give us opportunities to improve and learn. We ask questions, learn, and document solutions to promote continuous improvement.
Our Way
“Saalasti – Our Way” is a cultural guideline that guides our day-to-day work. It is meant for our employees, those interested in applying for a job at Saalasti, and our collaborators. The document describes Saalasti’s reason to exist, who we are, and what our company culture looks like.
The document teaches the Group’s employees and external stakeholders about our values, our customer-oriented work ethic, and how we care for our people. After reading it, you will learn what drives us and how we work together.
Saalasti offers motivating opportunities and career paths worldwide.
Meaningful work makes happy employees
Work is an important part of life for the most of us. That is why we want our people to enjoy they do and see a deeper meaning in their work.
We make sure every employee has a say in the workplace to create an increasingly meaningful work environment. Our employees understand the value of their work and share Saalasti’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
We strive for every Saalasti employee to be content and do meaningful work they enjoy. This is the basis for wellbeing at work.
Contribute to a more sustainable future at Saalasti
At Saalasti we help our customers make better use of renewable materials and find ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Saalasti brings together ambitious and talented people from different backgrounds, from recent graduates to experienced industry professionals. We are always interested in new colleagues who want to contribute to a more sustainable future with us.
We are constantly looking for ambitious people who want to improve their expertise and help companies create a more sustainable future.
Follow the instructions below to send an open application to Saalasti
In your message, tell us what area or role you’re especially interested in.
Briefly describe your strengths and skills (or make sure these are indicated in your resume).
Attach your resume to the message, or a link to your LinkedIn profile.
Alternatively, you can contact us by email at recruiting@saalasti.fi. In the message subject field, please write “Open job application”.
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We review open applications weekly, and will reply to you regardless of whether we have a suitable position available at the moment.