FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Here you can find the most frequently asked questions about applying for a job at Meyer Turku.
If you cannot find an answer to your question, do not hesitate to contact us at: rekry@meyerturku.fi
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1. Why is it mandatory to register for the service?
When applying for a job with us for the first time, you must create a personal user ID. Use this user ID to log in to our recruitment service, in which you can use the same application and same documents for multiple positions or edit your application.
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2. What information is asked in the application?
The questions have been divided into three sections: basic information, skills and job expectations, and additional information. Use the Next and Previous buttons to move from one page to another. The fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be filled in. We recommend you attach your CV to the application on the last page of the form. The maximum attachment size is 5120 Kb. Supported file formats: rtf, doc, odt, pdf, txt, docx
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3. Is it worth it to send an open application? Do you read them?
We also review open applications in our recruitment process. If you end up finding an open position you are interested in, we recommend you apply directly for that job.
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4. Which attachment formats are supported?
Supported file formats: rtf, doc, odt, pdf, txt, docx. The maximum attachment size is 5120 Kb.
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5. What is maximum attachment size?
The maximum attachment size is 5120 Kb.
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6. How many documents can I attach to the application?
You can attach three documents to the application.
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7. How do I know that you have received my application?
You will receive an email confirmation automatically within 24 hours. Please make sure that your email address is correct.
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8. How long do you keep the applications?
Your application will remain in our recruitment system for six months after the last time it was edited. If you do not update your application in six months, your data will be removed from our system.
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9. Can I edit my application after submitting it?
You can edit your application before the application deadline. Log in with your user ID and password.
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10. Where can I find Meyer Turku’s open positions?
You can find all our open positions here. We also post job advertisements on recruitment websites (TE services and Duunitori) and on social media.
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11. How do I apply for a summer job?
The summer job application period starts in January–February. We will post about it on this website. The final candidates are selected in March and April.
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12. How do I apply for jobs in production (welder etc.)?
Our primary recruitment channel for positions in production is the recruitment training programme of our Shipbuilding School. You can find more information about recruitment training here.
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13. What kind of physical fitness requirements do you have for production employees?
You must be physically fit and healthy to train and work with us. Health conditions that may involve sudden and unexpected drops in the level of consciousness or losses of balance are a safety risk in shipyard work. Such conditions include diabetes, epilepsy and Ménière’s disease. Working in the shipyard also requires a strong musculoskeletal system and its constant maintenance.
In shipyard work, employees are exposed to air contamination – even though wearing protective equipment is required. You can also be exposed to chemicals and dust through your skin. Therefore, respiratory diseases, allergies and atopy are obstacles to working in the shipyard.
Employees agree to work in shifts when necessary. Thus, the applicant must not have any health conditions that worsen due to changes in the circadian rhythm or irregular mealtimes. Such health conditions include difficult sleep disorders and inflammatory intestinal disorders.
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14. What language skills are required by Meyer Turku?
To ensure occupational safety, we require all our employees in production to know the basics of the Finnish language.
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15. What kind of non-technical jobs you have to offer?
Although the majority of our jobs are technical, we also employ a number of experts from other fields. For example, we need experts for our legal department, finance department, HR department, procurement department and IT department.
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16. What kind of working hours does Meyer Turku have?
In production, we usually have a two-shift model with 40 hours per week. In other areas, there is no shift work, and the weekly working time is generally 37.5 or 40 hours.
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17. How do I get to the shipyard?
Buses of Turku region public transport stop regularly at the shipyard gate according to our shift hours.
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18. Does the shipyard have a staff cafeteria?
At the moment, we have two staff cafeterias, one of which is also open for night-shift workers. In addition, you can keep and heat up packed meals in our staff rooms.