Special Logistics Group (SLG)

The Special Logistics Group (SLG) is the operational logistics resource within the Swedish Armed Forces Special Operations Forces (FMSF) with tasks in areas such as logistics management, host nation support, supply chain management, transport services, and technical services at operational and tactical levels. SLG is also developing capabilities in unmanned systems for FMSF logistics needs. SLG operates across the entire conflict spectrum with national as well as international missions in collaboration with other parts of FMSF. SLG has representation in both Örebro and Skövde.

Work with the Special Operations Forces - Swedish Armed Forces

Main Responsibilities

As the deputy logistics group leader at SLG, you will lead your team during missions, exercises, and daily operations. Tasks must be solvable across the entire conflict spectrum and will vary in nature. Creativity and flexibility are important personal qualities to achieve expected results. Furthermore, personal competence development and physical training are important aspects of daily work. We welcome motivated and engaged applicants who wish to develop within logistics.

As a deputy, you will assist and also be prepared to replace the leader in planning and leading material preparations and providing support to other units within FMSF. Your group works with many different methods and modes of transport, including land transport, air transport, and sea transport. Acting as an instructor in these areas is also a natural part of your duties.

After completing the selection process, you will initially undergo a training phase for several months before joining one of our operational units as a logistics group leader.

Qualifications

• completed specialist officer training
• driver's license B
• Swedish citizenship

Medical Requirements

• no serious allergies
• no illnesses requiring continuous or recurring medication/treatment
• color vision deficiency may be accepted
• acceptable visual acuity, correction allowed
• normal hearing

Meritorious

• basic officer training (GOU) at LogS or FMTS
• driver's license categories BE, C, CE, D, DE
• military driver's license for heavy vehicles
• completed international mission
• previous experience in logistics positions
• good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• good knowledge of MS Office
• training/experience in handling hazardous materials
• civil driver's license/ TYA wheel loader
• forklift license A-B-C

Personal Qualities

To thrive with us, you should have good social skills, be perceived as secure and stable, and easily collaborate in a team. You must also be stress-resistant, demonstrate good initiative, and be comfortable working independently.

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal suitability.

Selection

Those deemed suitable after the application process will be invited to selection tests. The selection tests are divided into two parts and will take place over a total of about seven days at the end of March and in April 2026. The first part is a field-based component lasting three days. Those deemed suitable after the first part will be invited to a second part where the personal, psychological, and medical profiles will primarily be tested. Information about working hours, travel, and equipment will be provided in connection with a possible invitation to the selection test.

Other

The position is a military appointment and requires approved officer or specialist officer training. The position is full-time, permanent, with a start date of 2026-08-01 and training start on 2026-08-03. The position involves recurring business trips both domestically and internationally.

Work location Örebro or Skövde.

Read more:

Logistics Officer - Swedish Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/en/career/job-with-us/logistics-officer/)

Application

The application should be written in Swedish and include a CV, personal letter, a photo, contact details for at least two references, and attached copies of relevant civilian and military certificates/grades/service assessments, at least high school diploma, certificates from GU, and function-specific training.

Upon submission of the application, records and results from previous applications may be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed continuously while the position is open. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The deadline for applications is 2026-01-16. Questions about the position can be emailed to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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