Electrician at the Naval Base

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? The Naval Base is now seeking electricians for employment at the Marine Workshops unit. We offer a varied and diverse job with great opportunities to influence your own workday.

The position includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for wellness during work hours. Do you have a high school education in workshop, electrical, operations, marine, or another practical technical field and have experience in maintenance of boats/vessels or vehicles/machines? Are you self-driven while also being good at collaborating with others in a responsive and smooth manner? Then you might be one of our new mechanics!

About the Department

The Boat Maintenance Department is growing to enhance the Navy's capability for maintenance and technical support. The department is part of the Marine Workshops and is being built as a flexible team where everyone is involved in the entire maintenance commitment.

Main Responsibilities

As a mechanic, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the Navy's boats and equipment. The tasks are very varied and are carried out both in the workshop and on board vessels. You will work independently or in teams.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• 2- or 3-year high school with a technical/electrical focus or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way that the employer assesses as equivalent
• Several years of documented experience in operations, maintenance, or technology
• Good computer skills
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English in both spoken and written form
• Manual B driver's license

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is responsible and practically oriented. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, both when working with others and when working independently. As a person, you have a positive attitude, are driven, and have a strong focus on safety. For you, it is natural to carry out tasks across the entire spectrum, not just what you are specifically trained for, and to document your own completed work. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• AC certification
• Hot work
• Forklift training
• Travel training
• Experience working with the Armed Forces' vessels
• Completed military basic training

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Work location: Muskö.
Position: Civil.
Start date according to agreement.

Inquiries about the position

Contact Fredrik Ringblom

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Hanna Stjernlöf

Union Representatives

Officers' Union, Johnas Mård
Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
SACO, Mikael Olsson
All of the above can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 85 000
SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson can be reached via the switchboard: 0457–471 000

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-12-31. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to 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 needed, 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 contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces has 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 review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.