Two years ago, Igor, a mechanic, was employed by RNDV, a Lithuanian company engaged in the implementation of large-scale shipbuilding, housing and industrial construction projects in countries throughout Europe and around the world. He not only had a stable job that paid better than in Latvia but also an opportunity to gain valuable professional experience, progress up the career ladder and learn about the world.
“It’s like working with building blocks for adults – it is interesting, you can earn good money and there is no routine because the jobs are all different”, said Igor, smiling as he described his work at the Lithuanian-based RNDV group of companies. He joined the team, as a metalwork assembler, because he wanted a well-paid and stable job near Latvia. Now, assembling a conveyor line for a project based in Denmark and looking back at the work he has done, Igor is satisfied with his decision.
“I am happy because this job has given me the opportunity not only to dream of something bigger but also to realise it. I really like that the company provides absolutely everything. I only have to arrive at the appointed place and time. During this interview, it reminds me that this company is really friendly, the attitude is very welcoming and the working hours are flexible. I can say the same today, nothing has changed”, added Igor.
He used to work in a car repair shop in Latvia, but now he is involved in assembling various equipment and structures in Scandinavian countries, where he has to work a lot with a screwdriver. “I also really like that the projects are different, and we get the opportunity to travel to different cities, see things and experience different cultures. In addition, the company compensates our outings, including the opportunity to visit museums, exhibitions and other cultural events”, Igor added.
A fast-growing and multinational team
The RNDV group of companies is engaged in the implementation of large-scale and complex shipbuilding, residential and industrial construction projects in Lithuania, as well as in other countries in the European Union and beyond. The RNDV team fulfils duties related to the construction and repair of cruise ships and other types of vessels and the implementation of various electrical engineering projects at the largest shipyards in Europe.
The company’s employees are involved in the installation of renewable energy parks, offshore steel structures and data processing centres (data centres). They perform various scaffolding, insulation and electromechanical works in Lithuania and other European countries. Last year, the revenues of the RNDV group of companies increased 39 per cent, to 105.4 million euros, and are expected to reach 130 million euros in 2024.
“Our large team continues to grow, and it is particularly pleasing that more and more new colleagues are joining our companies thanks to recommendations from current employees. This means that we are able to fulfil the expectations placed on us and win their trust”, said Deimantė Adomavičė, Head of Human Resources at one of the RNDV companies.
She explained that the growth of the RNDV group of companies has been steady and continuous, with all of the projects undertaken being long-term. This is a very important aspect for the employees, as it guarantees permanent employment.
“Working in Lithuania, as in other countries, is very motivating, as it gives our specialists the opportunity to participate in large and unique projects, as well as to learn about different countries and cultures. Our employees recognise that the greatest value is the opportunity to grow and develop professionally, as each of our projects allows them to gain new learning experiences”, she concluded. Igor Kalashnikov sees professional development as a very important factor: “Nothing goes unnoticed in the company. If you present yourself well and know the work process, you have a good chance of moving up the career ladder and becoming, for example, a foreman.”
An employer that pays a travel allowance for regular visits home
“In an international team, it is very important that people from different countries and different cultures feel good and integrate successfully”, said Deimantė.
“During the interview, we discuss with candidates all the questions that they may have, and we contact them before they even come to the company. Upon arrival at our office in Lithuania, candidates are met by experienced employees who help them settle in and introduce them to the rules and work procedures. They also organise additional practical training to make sure that they are fully prepared to start working on one of the projects being implemented.”
As Igor had never worked in Scandinavian countries before, he initially doubted whether everything would be as he expected: “When you are in the same place for a long time, it is more difficult to leave your comfort zone. However, when I arrived at the company’s training centre in Klaipeda, all my doubts disappeared. I realised that the company is large and it cares about its employees; all formalities are officially observed, and all I could do was say – thank you!”
Employees of the RNDV group of companies are provided with a full range of guarantees, which apply not only to those who work in Lithuania but also in other countries of the European Union. If work on a project requires travelling outside of Lithuania, RNDV covers the travel and accommodation costs and provides daily transportation to and from the workplace, as well as all other resources necessary to perform work duties abroad.
“Employees usually travel to foreign countries on a rotational basis, according to a developed work schedule. They work on a project for a certain period, after which they return home to rest. Our company takes full responsibility for this, paying for travel expenses from the employee’s country of residence and back. The duration of rotation abroad depends on the employee’s professional specialisation and the project, as well as on the employee’s wishes, which we discuss before signing an employment contract”, explained the Head of Human Resources.
The RNDV group of companies is continuously looking for frame and metalwork assemblers, welders, painters, abrasive cleaning operators (sandblasters), electricians, electromechanics, scaffolders, insulation fitters, solar panel assemblers, foremen, production technicians and general workers.
Interested individuals are invited to apply for their desired vacancy on the RNDV homepage, in the Careers section. A recruitment specialist will contact the candidate for an interview. Following the successful completion of the selection process, a member of staff will inform the applicant about all of the employment conditions and the documents necessary for employment, as well as the schedule for her or his first day of work.
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