Special Helicopter Group (SHG) is Hiring a VEHICLE MECHANIC

The Special Helicopter Group (SHG) is a special operations unit within the Swedish Armed Forces' special operations system (FMSF), located at the Helicopter Wing in Linköping. SHG's primary tasks are tactical transport, intelligence gathering, and air support. Like other units within FMSF, SHG has high demands for availability from specially selected personnel, with extensive operational experience and a high level of training and competence.

About the Position

As a VEHICLE MECHANIC at SHG, you will be part of the unit's staff and logistics platoon at the base company. The base company includes several support functions, including security, communication/IT, logistics, and fuel.

The work is usually carried out in small groups where the ability to collaborate, attention to detail, and humility are prerequisites for the flexible working methods that permeate the operations. Primarily, you will be part of the unit's logistics function under the leadership of logistics officers and technical managers. In addition to working as a vehicle mechanic, you will also manage the squadron's other equipment such as generators, weapons, heaters, etc. Individual interests will guide your tasks. Equipment excluded from this role includes that which is part of flight technical service. Additionally, you will perform tasks such as security guard and transport services. Much of the work is done independently or in very small units. In the long term, you will have the opportunity to help drive and develop the combat unit within your own function as well as in other areas, and we encourage you to apply for specialist officer training.

Main Responsibilities

• Be part of the unit's logistics function, working as a mechanic and solving a wide range of other logistical tasks.
• Contribute to the development of the combat unit, your own company, and your own function.

Several other tasks will be added, and the work places very high demands on initiative, problem-solving ability, and the willingness to see and understand what needs to be done to develop the function's working methods. The position involves maintaining readiness for national and international operations, sometimes with short notice.

Qualifications

• Completed basic military training (GMU) or military service with approved grades.
• Good ability to express oneself in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Approved according to FM FysS.
• Driving license class B.
• Swedish citizenship.

Meritorious

• Group leader training.
• Training in technical service at the mechanic level.
• FMEAF and similar.
• Towing training.
• ADR certificate class 1, 3, and tank.
• Driving license class CE, Military driving license CE.
• Forklift operator certificate.
• Previous international service.

Personal Qualities

• Detail-oriented and structured.
• Service-minded and responsible.
• Initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Good collaboration skills and self-sufficient.
• Resilient and robust with the ability to handle rapid changes.
• Security-conscious.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during the selection tests.

Other Information:

Employment rate: Full-time, scheduled working hours
Work location: Linköping
Start date: By agreement
Employment form: The employment is based on the Swedish Armed Forces' collective agreement for the employment of group leaders, soldiers, and sailors (GSS/K). This may involve a 6-month probationary period and thereafter employment for up to 8 years with the possibility of extension for 4 years.

Information about the Recruitment Process

Applicants for the position at SHG, who are deemed suitable after selection, will undergo a selection process that includes additional tests, interviews, and medical examinations. Details regarding working hours, travel, equipment, and preparations will be provided with any summons for selection. Summons for selection will be sent provisionally during week 525 for the selection process in the autumn of 2025.

For inquiries about the position, contact: Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se (mailto:Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se)

Union Representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström
Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-05-18. Your application should be sent via email and must include a CV and a completed application form (available at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Save the application form as “FirstName_LastName_Mechanic”, fill it in and email it along with your CV to Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se (mailto:Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se). Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Note that this position cannot be applied for in ReachMee, only via email.

The Swedish Armed Forces' special operations units are a military strategic resource that increases the number of possible courses of action. An operation with special forces is characterized by a high impact on the security policy level. This may involve rescuing or saving Swedish citizens in international service or gathering intelligence. Within the special forces, we strive for simplicity in both planning and execution, unpredictability through unconventional methods, as well as determination, precision, and decisiveness. The readiness is high, and the personnel are specially selected, trained, and equipped to handle their tasks.

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

The Swedish Armed Forces offer you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

The Swedish Armed Forces have 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces take advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.