Inspection Technician / Automotive Mechanic

Do you have several years of experience as an inspection technician or automotive mechanic? Do you have a genuine interest in technology and documented automotive knowledge? Then this could be an exciting job for you!

MvE Traffic Worthiness

With us, you will have the opportunity to work with exciting tasks to help make Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both personal responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you have the chance to balance the professional and the private. We also offer the opportunity to train during work hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Traffic Worthiness (TrfV) is a department within the Mark Workshop Unit (MvE) that will belong to the Army Staff from 1/1 2026. TrfV performs traffic worthiness and functional checks with status assessments on the Swedish Armed Forces' ground vehicles, air base materials, and provides technical system support.

The Traffic Worthiness Department has about 100 employees and operates throughout the country. This position is based in Skövde and will belong to TrfV Skövde.

Main Responsibilities

The work primarily consists of performing traffic worthiness and functional checks with status assessments (basic supervision) on the Armed Forces' vehicles and vehicle systems, thereby contributing to ensuring availability with high quality, functionality, and a good working environment. The focus is on heavier wheeled vehicle systems.

The work takes place at our fixed inspection stations but also at other locations both nationally and internationally where the Armed Forces conduct their operations. Travel is frequently required.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least completed two- or three-year automotive technical education with a focus on automotive mechanics or other technical education or competence acquired through work experience that the employer deems equivalent
• Several years of work experience preferably as an inspection technician or automotive mechanic, preferably with heavier vehicles
• Knowledge of the MS Office package, preferably Excel and Word
• At least driving license category B
• Fluent in Swedish in both speech and writing

Personal Characteristics

We place great importance on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who is driven, meticulous, structured, responsible, and quality-conscious. You are independent and like to take your own initiatives. You are service-oriented, solution-oriented, and unpretentious with good social skills. Collaborating is natural for you. You are curious and flexible in your approach and can handle working in a changing environment. As the workflow varies, it is important that you can manage several different projects simultaneously.

DESIRABLE

• Completed basic training for Inspection Technicians, K1, preferably with additional training for heavy vehicles (K2).
• Swedish Armed Forces mechanic training
• Higher driving license category
• Knowledge and experience of working with status assessments on vehicles
• Knowledge and experience of working in support systems such as SAP
• Completed military service training

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees 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 (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period
Employment rate: full-time, daytime – varying working hours may occur
Work location: Skövde
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement

The work also requires travel and service, both domestically and internationally. The position is a civilian position.

Information about the position

Detail Manager Martin Rydell, 073-989 14 34

Union Representatives

SACO: Håkan Eliasson
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Anders Norén

All can be reached at: 08-788 75 00

Welcome with your application by 2025-12-28. 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.