About the Unit

The Garnison Unit primarily serves as a supporting unit for other regiments and units within the Gothenburg garrison. As a Boat Chief, you belong to the Equipment Section, which is part of the Training and Support Department at the Garnison Unit. The Garnison Unit is part of the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment, Amf4.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include planning and executing the maritime transport activities within the Gothenburg Garrison, such as personnel/goods and shipyard transports, planning and partially performing preventive maintenance on your own boats, and participating in corrective maintenance work.

You should also be prepared to participate in and support unit exercises, as well as assist others at the garrison with other port activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Type trained on Combat Boat 90H and Boat Chief trained
• Driver's license B
• Approved medical examination for seagoing personnel
• ROC (radio certificate)

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is engaged, meticulous, and orderly. You are a good team player while also taking initiative and responsibility. You have social competence, a sense of service, and good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing. The Armed Forces is a workplace where good health and a positive work environment are important factors. Therefore, you have an interest in your personal health and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for a successful professional life. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Mechanical technical qualification M8 (machine officer class VIII)
• Maritime qualification N7
• Other vessel qualifications
• Driver's license C
• Forklift license

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed 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 about our values on our website).

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment as a continuously serving soldier (GSS/K), 100%

The employment is based on the FM agreement for the employment of group leaders, soldiers, and sailors (GSS/K). This means fixed-term employment for up to eight years with the possibility of extension for four years. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Start date for the position is by agreement.

Work location: Gothenburg. Travel in the service occurs, mainly within Sweden. Since activities may take place outside regular working hours, working hours may be shifted to evenings/nights and weekends.

Start date: as soon as possible by agreement.

Information about the Position

Chief of the Equipment Section Fj Ingemar Bjurö.

Phone 0708-456347, email: [email protected]

Information about the Recruitment Process

Recruitment Coordinator G1 Claudia Kremer [email protected]

Union Representatives

OF Amf 4 Niklas Bryngelsson, [email protected]

Defense Union Anja Aghester, [email protected]

SACO [email protected]

We warmly welcome your application with an accompanying CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable as a Boat Chief with us at Amf 4, no later than 2025-12-08.

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

At the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment, in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets sea and form an important link between army and naval forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibility, we are growing and in need of more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees to continue developing the unit for its important task: Defending Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protecting our routes into Scandinavia's largest port to safeguard Sweden's strategic imports.

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 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 prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in war. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and cover 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 sellers are not welcome.