About the work
A regulated profession in Finland: a foreign licence alone is not enough — recognition (up to 4 months) or an exceptional permit (about 4 weeks) is required. Tower-crane operators are listed in construction pay grades IV–VI.
Open vacancy · Finland (EU) · always free for workers
Wanted: Crane operator for data-centre construction in Finland
A regulated occupation in Finland — recognition of a foreign licence is arranged before placement. Employment with Gene-Works Oy under Finnish law and the collective agreement for the building construction sector 2025–2028.
Pay
Pay is set by the collective agreement of the sector — for this trade usually the collective agreement for the building construction sector 2025–2028. Your pay group depends on your qualification, your experience and the work you do independently; we name the agreement, the group and the hourly rate in the written offer before you travel.
Where you will work and live
On data-centre construction sites in Finland. Current projects are in Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, Espoo and Kirkkonummi; see where the work is. The exact site, start date and housing depend on the project and are agreed with you before you travel. Accommodation and transport to the site are arranged by us and confirmed for each assignment.
What you need
Occupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti)
Needed before you travel.
Finnish personal identity code and tax number (veronumero) with public register entry
Can be arranged after arrival.
Valtti card (photo ID with tax number)
Can be arranged after arrival.
Crane operator qualification (recognition or exceptional permit)
Can be arranged after arrival.
It takes a few minutes; we reply within one working day.
Apply for this vacancyFree for workers — always. We never charge recruitment fees or deposits and never keep your passport (Act 380/2023, section 144).
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