Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology, driving the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians – deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. We aim to steer the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team. Together, we work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services. Are you ready to jump on board?

 

Business unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them. 

 

We are now looking for a dynamic and people-oriented Team Leader for our Service Workshop in Rubbestadneset, Bømlo.

 

 

What will you be doing?

 

As a Team Leader in our Service Workshop, you will manage a skilled team of Mechanics, Supervisors, Trainees, and Operators. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the right resources with the right skills are available when needed, optimising resource utilisation. You will focus on enhancing and maintaining employee motivation, fostering competence development, and supporting professional growth to achieve high performance levels and a positive work environment.

 

 

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

 

Planning and optimising the utilisation of own team. Supporting the professional growth and competence development of team members by creating development plans and identifying potential growth areas based on company needs. Ensuring employee motivation and satisfaction. Acting as key point of contact towards educational institutes. Managing and promoting effective communication across multiple stakeholders. Acting as employer’s representative, understanding and demonstrating the company values in this managerial role. Daily follow-up of employee needs, such as sick leave, agreed time off, vacations, changes of positions, and retirements. Encouraging and initiating continuous improvement. Ensuring that work is executed in accordance with Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines.

 

 

The following will enable you to succeed in this role:

 

Education: BSc or MSc in a relevant educational field. Experience: Work experience in a similar role, with a track record of enhancing team performance. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and people management skills. People-Oriented Mindset: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on active listening, providing feedback, and fostering a positive work environment. Development-Oriented Mindset: A commitment to continuous improvement, with a passion for developing both individuals and teams, and the ability to encourage, challenge, and support change. Decision-Making Skills: Strong decision-making abilities, with the confidence to stand by decisions and provide clear direction. Planning Skills: Excellent coordination skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage resources effectively. IT Skills: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office 365. Language Skills: Fluent Norwegian and proficient English language skills, both written and spoken. Technical Knowledge: Technical expertise is highly advantageous but not required. 

 

 

In addition, the ideal candidate will:

 

Be passionate about driving operational efficiency and results through excellent planning and by removing obstacles for employee success. Have high integrity, listen with good intention, appreciate feedback, and support growth. Enjoy creating clear business value with a goal-oriented mindset. Take accountability for business impact and act to adjust when performance is not as expected. Embody the Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate our core values of Customer success, Passion, and Performance.

 

 

What we offer:

 

Varying, exciting, and challenging tasks in a global, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Excellent opportunities for professional growth and competence development. Great insurance and pension arrangements.

 

 

Contact & next steps:

 

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

 

Application deadline: 26/01/2025 at 23:59 EET

 

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to General Manager, Field Service Workshops North Europe Stian Flesland via email at stian.flesland@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

 

 

This is Wärtsilä 

 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18 000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

 

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