Specialist recruitment that makes a difference: Electrical Designer for Nordic Vehicle

Nordic Vehicle are experts in developing and rebuilding emergency vehicles and other specialized vehicles for critical operations. When they were faced with the need to recruit an electrical designer, they turned to us at Unik Resurs. The role required deep technical expertise and the ability to work with complex electrical systems. Through a structured search process, a clear requirements profile and strong collaboration with the customer, we managed to attract the right candidate for a position that is recognized as difficult to recruit.

The result was a successful appointment that directly contributes to Nordic Vehicles’ continued innovation and growth.

The challenge: finding the right specialist in a shortage industry

Building vehicles for mission-critical environments places enormous demands on safety, function and reliability. Electrical systems are at the heart of these specialized vehicles, making the role of electrical designer central to the entire operation.

Nordic Vehicle was looking for someone who not only had the advanced theoretical knowledge, but who could also put it into practice. However, the challenge was real. Access to this type of specialist expertise is severely limited in the labor market in regions such as Kronoberg, Kalmar, Blekinge and Skåne, which placed great demands on how we as a partner needed to package and communicate the offer.

Marie Johansson, Regional Manager South at Unik Resurs, explains how we turned the challenge into an opportunity:

“Electrical designers are a shortage skill in our geographical area, that we managed to attract the right candidate is about being involved in the development of socially important vehicles in a company where every person is visible.”

We needed to work proactively with search to reach passive candidates and convey the unique value of working at Nordic Vehicle.

The solution: A structured and transparent partnership

At Unik Resurs, our core competence is to understand our clients’ business and the conditions under which they operate. To succeed with this complex appointment, we established a clear and structured process in close consultation with Nordic Vehicle.

We designed our intervention based on the following steps:

• Needs analysis and requirements profile: We started by carefully mapping the technical requirements and the corporate culture in which the candidate would work.
• Proactive search: We identified and contacted relevant specialists in e.g. the automotive and manufacturing industries who normally do not actively search for new jobs.
• Technical and personal validation: We conducted in-depth interviews to ensure that candidates met the high level of quality required by the role.

A crucial factor for success was the close cooperation with the customer. Marie Johansson highlights how Nordic Vehicles’ involvement facilitated the whole process:

“Nordic Vehicle is always very quick with feedback and interested in really listening to both the overall assessment of the candidate, how well they match the company’s culture but also how they can best adapt their leadership to support their new employee going forward.”

This allowed us to calibrate the search and keep the pace up without compromising on quality.

The result: On-the-spot expertise on the ground

Through our targeted work and transparent cooperation, we were able to present candidates who matched the demanding profile. Nordic Vehicle hired an electrical designer with both the right technical experience and the right personality for the team.

The most salient values of cooperation include:

• Time saving: Nordic Vehicle was able to focus on its core business while we drove the whole recruitment process forward.
• Skills secured: We managed to attract and hire a specialist in a shortage occupation.
• Long-term value: The new employee is today a key player in the development of the emergency vehicle of the future.

Magnus Kindberg, CEO of Nordic Vehicle, summarizes our efforts:

“Very helpful in sourcing candidates for a position where we knew it would take a lot of work to find candidates that matched our requirements. A big THANK YOU!”

Conclusion

Recruiting specialists requires more than just an advertisement; it requires a solid network, methodical search and a partnership built on trust.

The recruitment of the electrical engineer to Nordic Vehicle proves that close cooperation and fast communication are key to solving difficult skills challenges.

Unik Resurs is a long-term development partner. We are here to provide support at all stages of your business. Whether you need to recruit hard-to-find specialist skills or develop your existing workforce, we have the tools and experience to help.

Is your organization facing a challenging recruitment? Contact us today to discuss how we can help you find the right skills for the future. We’ll help you reach your goals.