Training Officer for Maintenance Platoon Wanted at Västernorrland Regiment

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Västernorrlands län, Sollefteå

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Training Officer Maintenance Platoon

We are now looking for a Training Officer for the Maintenance Platoon at the Västernorrland Regiment with the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, I 21.

The Position Offers

We are looking for someone who is flexible, solution-oriented, and wants to be part of the development of future Norrland infantry units. We will offer you opportunities to develop with exciting tasks, initially under provisional conditions.

About the Unit

The Basic Training Battalion Ångermanland Infantry Battalion (Infbat) at I 21 in Sollefteå trains conscripts for several different combat units. The battalion was established in 2024 and is conducting its first training year with around 100 conscripts. Before the intake in 2025, the number of conscripts will nearly double, and the battalion will establish its second Basic Training Company, the Functional Company, alongside the existing Norrland Rifle Company. The Maintenance Platoon has been trained since the training year 24/25 and will continue to be trained each training year.

Main Responsibilities

You will be the training officer for the Maintenance Platoon at Ångermanland Infantry Battalion in Sollefteå. You will conduct training for the platoon's conscripts together with the other professional officers in the platoon and company. The platoon trains 25-35 conscripts annually. You have the opportunity to serve as a platoon leader or in company management or another position within the maintenance function.

As an instructor, you can also participate in the development of future Norrland infantry units by being part of certain experimental activities regarding the logistics function in the battalions.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Professional officer OF1/OR6
  • Previous experience working within the Armed Forces
  • Driver's license B

Desirable

  • Background from logistics units
  • Experience from similar positions

Personal Qualities

You achieve results through engaged leadership, and you have the ability to motivate your team to work towards set goals. You are a team player with good collaboration skills who puts the group's results before your own.

You have a high security awareness, are meticulous and flexible, which means you can change pace when required and can work under provisional conditions. You have the ability to work independently and can see the big picture in our organization. You are compliant with decisions made and are willing to make decisions when the position requires it.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during recruitment.

Other

Employment type: Permanent position as a professional officer. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not already employed by the authority.

Work location: Sollefteå

Employment rate: Full-time

Working hours: Flexible working hours within certain frameworks apply. The position involves travel and training at other locations, and participation in exercise activities may result in absence and work being conducted at times other than regular working hours.

Individual salary applies in the Armed Forces

Start date: By agreement

Questions regarding the position can be answered by

Markus Olsson, Chief of Ångermanland Infantry Battalion, reachable via the Armed Forces switchboard 08-788 75 00

Union Representatives

OF I 21, Mattias Larsson can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 08-788 75 00 or [email protected]

Defense Union, reachable via switchboard 08-402 40 00

SEKO, reachable via switchboard 0770-457 900

SACO, reachable via switchboard 08 – 613 48 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-02-03. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

In 2022, the Västernorrland Regiment with the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, I 21 was re-established. A new regiment, but with centuries-old traditions in both Västernorrland and Jämtland. With us, you have the opportunity to be part of something unique, the re-establishment of a regiment in Lower Norrland.

I 21 is responsible for the establishment of three combat units – two independent Norrland rifle battalions and Military Base Sollefteå. I 21 currently has operations in Sollefteå, Östersund, and Härnösand.

In Sollefteå, we have Anundsjö Infantry Battalion and the regimental staff, in Östersund is the Jämtland Field Ranger Corps. Additionally, there is a garrison support unit with, for example, training and shooting fields, defense health, and a readiness protection force, IBSS.

At Ångermanland Infantry Battalion and Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, we train conscript soldiers for service in the new modern infantry under our proud motto “From mountains to sea, for the defense of Lower Norrland.”

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

The Armed Forces gives 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.

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

Along with the application for employment, a CV and 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.

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