Systems Technician at Marinverkstaden in Karlskrona

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment in one of our World Heritage sites and enjoy beautiful Karlskrona from the seaside? Do you have a high school education, preferably with a focus on electrical or automotive technology or similar? Then you might be our new Systems Technician at Marinverkstaden. We are now looking for Systems Technicians with a focus on underwater vehicles (ROV) and sensors used underwater. Here you will have the opportunity to work in an inspiring environment along Sweden's coast. We offer a varied and diverse job with great opportunities to influence your own workday. The employment includes flexible working hours and offers the possibility of wellness activities during work hours.

About the Unit

The Underwater Weapons Department (UV-department) performs maintenance on existing underwater weapon systems in the Armed Forces. Marinverkstadens UV-department consists of about 30 employees and is part of the naval workshops with operations in central and southern Sweden. You will be part of a smaller group that performs maintenance on existing systems.

Main Responsibilities

• preventive and corrective maintenance on existing systems
• troubleshooting on underwater vehicles and associated installations on ships
• troubleshooting on electronic and electrical systems
• cable and fiber work
• installation work
• documentation
• maintenance of own equipment
• system support to units

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• approved high school education, preferably with a focus on electrical or automotive technology or equivalent
• good technical understanding
• knowledge of the Office suite
• good knowledge of Swedish and English, spoken and written
• driving license B

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is responsible, while also being proactive and action-oriented. You are used to working in a team and independently, are flexible, and find it interesting to solve problems and work with the maintenance of technical systems. You are meticulous and have a structured way of working and the ability to change pace when necessary as tasks may arise at short notice. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• BE, CE
• analog/digital technology
• good computer and IT system skills
• fiber technology
• electrical authorization A/B
• experience in troubleshooting
• forklift license

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Karlskrona.
Position: Civil.
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.

The assignment may involve work at another workplace where Marinverkstaden operates.
The position involves carrying out business trips, participating in training, and exercises in the war organization.

Inquiries about the Position

Contact Magnus Olsson

Information about the Recruitment Process

For general questions about the employment, contact Ida Bergström

The above persons can be reached via the switchboard: 010-823 30 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O Officers' Union Jonas Mård
Defense Union Jan Wasberg
SACO Saco.s-fm@mil.se

All the above persons can be reached via the switchboard: 0455-85 000

SECO: Jan Anders Nilsson, reachable via the switchboard: 0457-471000

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position and answer the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The overall task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics such as transportation, basing, surveillance, and medical care, both at home and abroad. The Naval Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona but operates where there is a need, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2700 km long coastline with territorial waters.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
A security check with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.