Welder to Mark Workshop Revingehed

Do you want to contribute to Sweden's defense capability? Do you have experience from a workshop environment? Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy varied work? Then you might be the welder we are looking for at Mark Workshop Revingehed.

Mark Workshop South

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 both take responsibility and have good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you have the opportunity to maintain a good balance between work and private life. As an employee of the Armed Forces, you are offered the opportunity for three hours of physical training per week during working hours, training clothes, reimbursement for medical visits and medications, up to seven weeks of vacation per year, and generous working time agreements.

Mark Workshop South is a unit that will belong to the Army Staff from 1/1 2026. We perform maintenance on the Armed Forces' ground equipment, air base equipment, and provide technical system support. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, dismantling/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adjustments, and material investigations. The Mark Workshop unit delivers services according to customer requirements.

You will belong to Mark Workshop South, which operates in Revingehed, Ronneby, Karlskrona, and Tofta, together we are about 170 employees. We are in an expansive phase – do you want to join us and grow?

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Main Tasks

As a welder, you will mainly work with construction, manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, but also various tasks on the Armed Forces' equipment and material systems, such as vehicles, combat vehicles, generators, containers, etc. The work involves both preventive and corrective maintenance as well as modifications and renovations based on established documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least completed and finished two- or three-year high school with a focus on workshop technology or mechanical engineering or other equivalent education, or competence acquired through work experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Experience from workshop-related work, preferably as a welder, or equivalent experience that the employer considers equivalent.
• Computer skills, we work with digital platforms for troubleshooting, documentation, time tracking, and workshop production.
• Driver's license at least class B.

Personal Qualities

With us, it is important that you have a positive attitude towards work and the organization. We are looking for someone who works well independently as well as in a team. As a Welder, you are structured, determined, and make correct assessments and priorities. We are looking for someone who is meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards. Furthermore, you are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt in a changing environment with varied tasks.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience and knowledge of workshop operations and material maintenance in the Armed Forces.
• Experience in mechanical work and vehicle repair.
• Valid welding test certificates in relevant methods, methods such as 131/135, 141, and 111.
• Knowledge in machining (turning/milling, etc.).
• Forklift/wheel loader training.
• Travel training.

Other

Employment type: permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Employment rate: full-time, daytime - shift work may be applied.

Work location: Revingehed.

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. Work with thermosetting plastics occurs at the Mark Workshop.

As a welder in the Armed Forces, it is expected that you, as an employee, have a valid MKA, Medical Controls in Working Life.

Information about the position

Rickard Karlsson, 070-3395306

Union Representatives

SACO- S: Karin Gällmo
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Tobias Brandt

All can be contacted via phone 08-7887500.

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-01-31. 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.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the background of a deteriorating security situation and a new defense political direction focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities increase the conditions for mission tactics.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions 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. Security clearance 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 wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal 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 salespeople are not welcome.