Kesla
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This grade is based on salary competitiveness from posted bands (where we have enough listings), remote and hybrid flexibility, hiring stability over time, growth signals from role mix and hiring volume trends, benefits and perks mentioned in postings, and transparency (how often postings disclose a real, non-estimated salary and a recruitment-process timeline). How we calculate this
What people say online
Summarized from public Reddit, Suomi24, and forum discussion
Public discussion regarding Kesla Oyj as an employer is polarized, particularly concerning the Joensuu plant. Some former employees describe it as a normal workplace with a recommendable atmosphere, while others report poor pay relative to the work, issues with indoor air quality (specifically welding gas extraction), and perceived unfairness in pay and management. Company announcements indicate a period of transition, including the ending of furloughs at the Kesälahti plant and recruitment for new permanent roles in welding, assembly, and sheet metal work following a significant defense order.
What people like
- Normal work atmosphere (according to some)
- Stable employment opportunities in the region (company claim)
- Growth and recruitment in specific plants
Common complaints
- Low wages relative to work
- Poor indoor air quality and ventilation at the Joensuu plant
- Management issues and perceived unfairness in pay/bonuses
This analysis is based on a small, self-selected sample of public forum posts and company press releases, not a comprehensive employee survey.
Sources
- Kesla - - Suomi24 Keskustelut(keskustelu.suomi24.fi)
- Kesla Strengthens Staffing at the Kesälahti Plant - Recruiting Around ...(kesla.com)
Salary data
€2,500 – €3,000/moMonthly
Based on 4 job listings
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Work model
Financial Overview (2024)
Kesla was unprofitable in 2024 with revenue of €43.9M and a profit margin of 229.0%.
Roles hired for
Experience levels hired
Hiring locations
Top roles
Location
Company information
- Business ID
- 0168715-8
- Registration date
- 1978-03-15
Employer overview
Kesla appears in JobCrawls’ Finnish labour-market dataset based on job listings we aggregate for Finland — this does not imply where the company is headquartered. Industry: Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment. Location: JOENSUU. Estimated headcount range: 229–229 employees. JobCrawls Employer Score: 30/100. Hiring volume has been relatively stable in recent months.
Top roles in listings: Service Manager, CNC Operator, Executive. Median salary band from listings: €2500 – €3000 / month. Share of remote job postings: about 0%.
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Structured data for this employer
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| objectID | Kesla Oyj |
| companyName | Kesla Oyj |
| industryEn | Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment |
| industryFi | Nosto- ja siirtolaitteiden valmistus |
| industrySv | Tillverkning av lyft- och godshanteringsanordningar |
| registryCity | JOENSUU |
| companyHeadCountMin | 229 |
| companyHeadCountMax | 229 |
| hiringTrend | stable |
| employerScore | 30 |
| remotenessRemotePct | 0 |
| remotenessHybridPct | 0 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| payScore | 0.5581095554166826 |
| flexibilityScore | 0 |
| stabilityScore | 0.5 |
| growthScore | 0.25 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| medianSalaryMin | 2480 |
| medianSalaryMax | 3040 |
| salaryPercentile25 | 2400 |
| salaryPercentile75 | 4200 |
| salarySampleSize | 4 |
| Category | Job postings (sample) |
|---|---|
| Remote | 0 |
| Hybrid | 0 |
| Onsite | 5 |
| total | 5 |
| Category | Job postings (sample) |
|---|---|
| Service Manager | 1 |
| CNC Operator | 1 |
| Executive | 1 |
| Service Mechanic | 1 |
| Assembly Operator | 1 |
| Category | Job postings (sample) |
|---|---|
| Joensuu, Finland | 5 |
| Kesälahti, Finland | 2 |
| Month | Job postings |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 5 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| revenue | 43887000 |
| profit | -68000 |
| profitMargin | 2.29 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| registryBusinessId | 0168715-8 |
| registryRegistrationDate | 1978-03-15 |