Operations Trainee, Care for Potential trainee program

Care for Potential trainee program 26/27 – join us! 

Are you ready to take on real responsibility early in your career? Do you want to use your potential, drive results, and help develop smart solutions that contribute to a more sustainable society?  

The Care for Potential trainee program is designed to fast-track ambitious graduates into key roles. We are looking for high-potential individuals who combine business acumen with the drive to create measurable results – and who want to build a long-term career within the Stena Metall Group, which Stena Recycling is a part of. 

Apply for a Branch Manager Trainee position at Stena Recycling in Finland!

We’re looking for a trainee with a passion for leading the business and creating results together with people – someone who is eager to learn together with us. You’ll have the opportunity to turn your academic knowledge into hands-on experience, participate in relevant training programs, expand your professional network, and build valuable understanding of our operations and how we create impact.

As part of the application process for the Branch Manager Trainee role, we ask you to indicate which of our branches you would be interested in working at after completing the Trainee Program. Final placement will be determined based on the company’s business needs, while taking your preferences into consideration.

The program starts on the 1st of September 2026. During the program you will travel to Sweden, Norway, Poland, and Italy, and get to know our business and people across the Europe.

We offer permanent employment from day one and a market-based salary. From the very beginning, you will work closely with experienced colleagues in operations in the role of a junior Branch Manager. Your home office location during the trainee program will be in Pasila, Helsinki or in Lahti. Extensive and regular travel to our Branches across Finland is a key part of the role and essential for onboarding and gaining a thorough, hands-on understanding of our operations. The goal is clear – after completing the 10-month program, you will have a permanent position at Stena Recycling Finland. Your title after trainee period will be Branch Manager.

What makes this program different? 
During the program, you will: 

• Combine structured training with real business responsibility. We will challenge you to unleash your full potential. 
• Participate in modules focused on operational excellence, financial performance, leadership, and sustainability. 
• Build an international network with trainees and colleagues across Sweden, Finland, Norway, Poland and Italy.
• Work directly with experienced managers who will mentor and challenge you. 
• Contribute to a company that plays a key role in accelerating the transition to a circular economy. 

Click here to learn more about the program. After your trainee period you will have gained a deep understanding of our business, developed your personal skills and be ready to take the next step forward with us, based on your ambitions, potential, and our business needs.

Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, industrial economics, business management or related field. You can apply if you are still studying, but you need to graduate before the program begins.
• Up to two years of relevant full-time work experience after graduation. 
• Driving licence.
• Fluent in Finnish and in English, both written and spoken. 
• The ability to work on-site at Pasila, Helsinki or Lahti.
• Willingness and ability to travel in Finland and across Europe during the trainee program.

But more importantly: 

• You are motivated by responsibility, curious and eager to learn. 
• You enjoy being close to operations, where decisions have a direct impact. 
• You are comfortable taking initiative even when the path forward is not fully defined. 
• You combine analytical strength with the ability to turn ideas into practical action. 
• You aspire to lead people and create engagement in teams. 
• You build trust through strong interpersonal skills and understand that lasting results are created through collaboration and clear communication. 

Application and recruitment process 
We welcome your application no later than the 19th of April. The selection process includes interviews, online assessments and reference checks.

If you have any questions regarding your future role, you are welcome to contact Aki Nurminen. Aki is available on April 13 from 12:00 to 13:00. Responsible recruiter Jenni Holmström will answer all your questions regarding the recruitment process and trainee program by email jenni.holmstrom@stenarecycling.fi.

Ready to take the first step towards your new career? It starts with you. 

About Stena Recycling 
Stena Recycling has an annual turnover of over 2 billion, operates in seven countries, serves over 100,000 customers across various industries, and employs 3,900 people, of whom approximately 300 are based in Finland. As part of the Stena Metall Group, we operate across Europe and are a key player in developing sustainable circular solutions for businesses across industries. By keeping resources in circulation, we contribute directly to reducing climate impact and strengthening long-term competitiveness for our customers.