Electrical and Mechanical Technician Wanted at the Swedish Armed Forces Communications and Information Systems Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces Communications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) is looking for an electrical and mechanical technician, based at the telecommunications section in Kallinge.

About the Department

The Implementation Department in Ronneby is part of the Implementation Unit South, whose operations ensure the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead, around the clock - year-round. The unit consists of over 180 employees distributed across 7 departments in 6 locations within the Southern Military Region (MR S), of which GA Ronneby is one. GA Ronneby currently has 37 employees distributed across three sections.

Main Responsibilities

• Independently or in teams work on troubleshooting and maintenance of the Armed Forces' power supply and backup power facilities as well as elevator systems in masts
• Troubleshooting and maintenance at the airport
• The position also involves collaborating with colleagues in other technical areas as well as external suppliers
• Support other technical areas within FMTIS as needed
• Conduct training and participate in collaboration meetings

The work is primarily carried out at the Armed Forces' unmanned facilities, which means that travel and overnight stays in other locations are common. The geographical work area is primarily located in southern Sweden, mainly Blekinge, Småland, and Skåne. International support trips may occur. Some of the work is performed at high altitudes, so an approved medical examination for work at high altitudes must be completed before employment. Internal training for specific work areas is provided by the Armed Forces.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Work experience or education in the relevant technical area or equivalent knowledge deemed comparable by the employer
• Good ability to communicate in spoken and written Swedish and English
• Driving license B
• Good physical condition (as work at high altitudes is involved)
• Computer skills

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, structured, responsible, and have a strong safety mindset. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with power supply and backup power facilities and other related equipment
• Approved high school education with a focus on electricity
• Knowledge of reading electrical and wiring diagrams
• Mechanically skilled
• Approved for climbing
• Military driving licenses
• BE and CE driving licenses
• Completed military basic training or GSU

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Benefits:

• Professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals
• Physical training three hours a week during working hours
• 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB, as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment as a civilian employee full-time, starting with a six-month probationary period for those who are currently not employed within the Armed Forces. If you are employed in the Armed Forces, an approved medical examination and climbing certification must be completed before transition or a six-month probationary period.
Placement: Ronneby. Work may occur in other parts of the country.
Position: Civil.
Employment rate: Full-time.
Start date: By agreement.

Inquiries about the position

Contact Linda Nordström or Jimmy Blixt.

Information about the recruitment process

Contact Rebecca Thörnberg.

Union Representatives

OFR/S Martin Sparr
SACO-F Agneta Landquist
SEKO Matz Felix
ORF/O Heikki Videll

All of the above can be reached via the switchboard at 0457-47 10 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-07. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and 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 Swedish Armed Forces Communications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis)

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 entails an obligation to be placed in wartime and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.