Technician at Marinverkstäderna in Karlskrona

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and be part of Marinverkstäderna's development and future? As part of Marinverkstäderna and the Swedish Armed Forces, you play an important role in a successful team within an agency that is experiencing strong growth. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will have responsibility, development, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

Marinverkstäderna is now looking for a technician in Karlskrona who is interested in maintenance work related to the navy's various diving systems. Here you will have the opportunity to maintain, support, and develop the Armed Forces' diving operations.

About the Department

The Diving Section is one of three sections within the Marinverkstäderna's Marine Equipment Department, responsible for maintenance of various equipment, diving, and life-saving materials within the navy, among others. The department currently consists of 37 employees with operations in central and southern Sweden.

Main Responsibilities

As a technician, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on, among other things, the navy's diving equipment. The tasks require great precision and are very varied, and we also support the development, procurement, and acquisition of diving equipment.

You will work independently or in teams, and some tasks will also be performed in other locations, so travel may occur as part of the job.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved high school education or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way that the employer assesses as equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Good ability to communicate in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Driver's license at least class B, manual.

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are meticulous and self-driven, take responsibility for your tasks, and are flexible. You find it easy to work in a team and listen, and communicate in a constructive manner. You are calm in your demeanor, accommodating in your approach, and service-oriented. You are technically inclined and have an interest in technology. Furthermore, you are judicious and care about making correct assessments and priorities.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

MERITORIOUS

• Previously worked as a service technician.
• Experience working in SAP.
• Forklift training.
• Electrical training.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is expected 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 at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

The employment form is a permanent position. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the agency.

Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Karlskrona
The position is civilian
Start date by agreement

Medical examination with a satisfactory result regarding work with thermosetting plastics.
Business trips may occur as part of the tasks.

Inquiries about the position

Peter Olsson can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 010-828 50 00

Information about the recruitment process

Hanna Stjernlöf can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 010-828 50 00

Union Representatives

Officers' Union, Johnas Mård
Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
SACO, Mikael Olsson
All of the above can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 85 000
SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson can be reached via the switchboard: 0457–471 000

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-27. 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 overarching task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics such as transportation, basing, surveillance, and medical care, both at home and abroad. The Naval Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2700 km long coastline with territorial waters.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

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. A 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 a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter should 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.