Inspection Technician/Vehicle Mechanic

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

About the Unit

With us, you will have the opportunity to work with exciting tasks in an organization undergoing change that contributes to making Sweden and the world a little safer! We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both the opportunity to take responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and here you will have good opportunities for a healthy work-life balance. We offer you the chance to train during work hours, generous agreements regarding working hours and parental pay, as well as up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Ground Workshop Unit (MvE)

The Ground Workshop Unit (MvE), with the Traffic Worthiness Department (TrfV), is a unit within the Swedish Armed Forces Technical School (FMTS) that performs traffic worthiness and functional checks with status assessments on the Armed Forces' ground vehicles, air base materials, and delivers technical system support. TrfV has about 100 employees and operates throughout the country.

Main Responsibilities

The work mainly 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.

Qualifications

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

Personal Qualities

We place great importance on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who is driven, meticulous, structured, responsible, and quality-conscious. You have a high level of engagement, are independent, and have good initiative. You are service-oriented, solution-focused, and unpretentious with good social skills. Collaboration comes naturally to 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 multiple projects simultaneously.

MERITORIOUS

• Completed basic training for inspection technicians with at least additional training for heavy vehicles (K2).
• Swedish Armed Forces mechanic training.
• Higher driving license category than C.
• 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, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Swedish 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 degree: full-time, daytime - varying working hours may apply.
Work location: Karlsborg.
Start date: as soon as possible by agreement.

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

Inquiries about the position

Section Manager Sven-Henrik Sandberg, 0709-831767.

Union Representatives

SACO: Håkan Eliasson
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Ulrica Lundh
OFR-O: Anders Norén
All can be reached via phone number: 035-266 20 00.

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-16. 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 Swedish Armed Forces website.

The Swedish Armed Forces Technical School, FMTS, headquartered in Halmstad, is a logistics unit where technology is at the center. The unit's activities rest on four pillars - development, education, workshop, and war unit production. For the Armed Forces' units to operate, they need functioning equipment, and for that, FMTS plays an important role.

FMTS has a functional responsibility for the technical service within the Armed Forces, which includes following technological developments to anticipate future needs and also propose changes and improvements.

There are exciting development opportunities for those who are technically interested, both at a basic and very advanced level. FMTS trains officers, specialist officers, and civilian employees in technical service across all branches of defense. In addition, soldiers are trained in logistics.

FMTS operates throughout Sweden, from Revingehed in the south to Boden in the north. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces has 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.

The Swedish Armed Forces harnesses the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments. 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 includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad, but the implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.