Join us and take your career to the next level

As our Service Operations Development Trainee you will become a valued part of a global organization supporting service teams worldwide. Our team develops digital tools and performance dashboards that enable profitable and efficient service operations across Kalmar.

In this role, you will help us make every move count by contributing to the development of digital solutions and reporting tools that directly support maintenance delivery in our Front Line Units (FLUs). You will participate in the further development and deployment of digital tools and perform data analysis to support operational and financial performance. The impact of your work will be visible through improved efficiency, transparency, and decision-making in service operations.

This is a fixed-term summer traineeship, based in Tampere. The position runs approximately from early May to the end of August, with exact start and end dates to be agreed with your manager.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Analyzing Business Performance: Support business performance analysis for our On-Demand and Contract maintenance operations using data to find improvements.
• Driving Digital Adoption: Support the implementation and adoption of our SAP-based maintenance scheduler "UpTime".
• Global Collaboration: Interact with our EU-based offices and global units to ensure our tools meet the needs of the business.

What we offer you:

“If you take the initiative, leaders are there to support your next step. The opportunity is real.”

• Rewards that truly count: A fixed monthly salary, determined by your completed study points, and an Edenred lunch benefit to support your daily well-being.
• Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s. Your voice matters, and we actively support your professional growth and development.
• People who move together: Our open and collaborative culture allows you to build valuable connections with global colleagues and clients. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow trainees through various activities and events.
• Purpose that drives change: Our leadership provides direction, but your expertise, curiosity, and commitment help drive innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work contributes to smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions worldwide.

What you bring to the role:

• Early Exposure & Curiosity: Background in data analytics, engineering, operations, or change management is an advantage. Enthusiasm and willingness to explore and learn are key.
• Proactive & Learning-Oriented Mindset: Improvement-focused, with a can-do attitude and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Customer-Focused & Problem-Solving Skills: Enjoys analyzing data and processes to find solutions, with a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Communication & Tool Enthusiasm: Fluent in both written and spoken English and eager to work with tools such as SAP, Qlik Sense, SQL, or Looker Studio.
• Commitment to Safety & Values: Motivated to approach all tasks with care, aligning with Kalmar’s values of safety, collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV by the latest 8.2.2026! Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible when we find the right candidate.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Sander Trarbach, Head of Service Operations Development on Wednesday 8.1 between 10:00-12:00 or Friday 16.1 between 11:00-13:00 EET by tel: +31 6 1183 1439

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