Tackling the automotive skills shortage: how WiiSDA helps Scania recruit top talent in Norway and Denmark

Hiring skilled automotive professionals, especially truck mechanics, has become increasingly difficult in Norway and Denmark which is also happening in Scania. Both countries are facing a shortage of workers due to an aging workforce and high demand for automotive services.

Growing challenges

For large companies like Scania, one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers, this shortage is a serious issue. We spoke with Scania’s Regional Manager, who shared the challenges of recruiting skilled truck mechanics. Finding candidates with the right technical expertise and commitment to high service standards is tough. The local talent pool is limited, forcing Scania to look for workers abroad. However, hiring internationally brings its own difficulties, such as language barriers and the high cost of living in Norway and Denmark.

How WiiSDA is helping

WiiSDA, a recruitment agency specializing in automotive roles in Scandinavia, helps companies like Scania find skilled workers. WiiSDA focuses on sourcing talent from countries with an abundance of qualified mechanics who are eager to work abroad. Their personalized approach ensures that the candidates they recruit are a good match for the company’s needs.

WiiSDA not only finds candidates for Scania but also carefully screens them to ensure they meet the necessary technical qualifications and can adapt to the work culture in Scandinavia. By specializing in truck mechanic roles and navigating the challenges of the hiring process, WiiSDA helps fill the gaps in the local workforce.

Insights from the interview

In the interview, Scania’s Regional Manager emphasized the crucial role WiiSDA plays in solving their recruitment challenges. With WiiSDA’s help, Scania has been able to bring in skilled professionals that are hard to find locally. The manager also highlighted how Scania supports these international recruits with training programs to help them adjust to life and work in Scandinavia.

Conclusion

The shortage of skilled automotive workers in Norway and Denmark is a growing problem, but companies like Scania are finding solutions through partnerships with agencies like WiiSDA. By sourcing international talent, WiiSDA helps businesses overcome recruitment challenges and keep their teams fully staffed. Watch the full interview to learn more about how Scania and WiiSDA are addressing the hiring challenges in the Scandinavian automotive sector.