Salary: €4400-€5200 (depending on experience and tax circumstances)
Location: Finland
Employment Type: Rotational or Permanent (subject to project needs)
Rotation:
- 3 weeks on/1 week off (terms to be agreed)
- Permanent Finland-based role
We’re looking for enthusiastic, competent and experienced site professionals to join our growing team for ongoing project in Finland.
This is a highly specialised position where your expertise and judgement play a key role in maintaining site safety, ensuring compliance, and upholding operational standards.
We are seeking candidates who have a strong, practical understanding of effective plant operations. The role extends beyond standard assessment duties and is ideal for individuals with experience in plant machinery, health and safety, construction, or heavy industry. You should feel confident assessing whether operators are competent, working safely, and meeting expected performance standards.
A formal assessor qualification is not required, as full training will be provided on the relevant frameworks, procedures, and documentation. The most important qualities are hands-on experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to make fair, consistent, and well-informed decisions in an active site setting.
This opportunity would suit someone ready to move into a role with greater responsibility, while also gaining valuable experience on international projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Operator Assessment and Decision-Making
- Monitor plant machinery operators in real-time on active construction sites
- Determine whether operators are performing safely, competently, and to a professional standard
- Evaluate areas such as machine handling, awareness of risks, on-site conduct, and compliance with safe working procedures
- Make clear, impartial judgements regarding operator capability and suitability
Assessment Procedures and Record-Keeping
- Apply the companies assessment methods and standards consistently
- Accurately complete all required reports, checklists, and sign-off documentation
- Keep thorough, well-documented records to support all findings and decisions
On-Site Collaboration and Communication
- Operate on live project sites in Finland as part of a diverse, international workforce
- Liaise effectively with site supervisors and machinery operators
- Deliver clear, professional, and evidence-based feedback when needed
- Uphold a strong professional presence and represent the company to a high standard on-site
Lifting Equipment Inspector:
- Conduct thorough inspections of various types of lifting equipment including hoists, and rigging in accordance with regulations
- Identify and document equipment defects, malfunctions and safety concern.
- Provide recommendations for repairs, replacements or maintenance activities based on inspection findings
- Maintain accurate and detailed inspection reports for compliance purposes.
Essential Requirements
- Valid EU or EEA citizenship
- Full driving licence
- Previous experience in one or more of the following:
- Plant machinery operator (excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, etc.)
-Plant fitter or plant mechanic
-Health & Safety role within construction or heavy industry
-Construction supervisor, foreman, or site-based leadership role
-Heavy industry or plant hire environment experience
- Strong understanding of plant machinery and safe site operations
- A willingness to work in Finland or other European project locations on rotational or permanent assignments.
Qualifications / Background
- Plant machinery operation (excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, loading shovels, rollers, MEWPs, etc.)
- Plant fitting or mechanical maintenance
- Lifting equipment inspection
- Construction supervision or site management
- Health & Safety within construction or heavy industry
- Plant hire or heavy industry environments
- Mechanical or electrical fitting
- The confidence to make sound decisions and work independently on site.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
Machinery Exposure (Typical)
Experience with some or all of the below is beneficial:
- Excavators
- Dumpers (articulated and forward tipping)
- Telehandlers
- Loading shovels
- Rollers
- MEWPs / access platforms
- Heavy or specialist construction plant
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: €4400-€5200 (depending on experiance and tax circumstances)
- Accommodation fully provided
- Transport to and from site provided
- Travel and site logistics arranged by the Irish employer
- Training provided on assessment process and documentation
Join our Talent Pool - Register your Interest:
If you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to join our talent pool. As projects become available over the coming weeks and months, we'll contact candidates whose skills and experience match our upcoming opportunities.
Pay: €4,400.00-€5,200.00 per month
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have valid EU or EEA citizenship?
- Are you willing to work on rotation or relocate to Finland?
- Do you have a full driving licence?
- Do you hold valid CSCS cards for Plant Equipment?
Experience:
- the requirements mentioned: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
