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As an employee at the Swedish Transport Administration, you help facilitate the daily lives of residents and businesses across Sweden. You do this by contributing to the future of infrastructure.

Master of Free-Floating Ferry for Temporary Position at Ekeröleden

Are you as passionate as we are about safe and environmentally friendly shipping? Are you an initiative-taking, open, and communicative person with a high degree of service orientation? We are now looking for dedicated staff for our yellow ferries - join us in making Sweden closer. The ferry company is undergoing a transformation towards electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization, where you will play an important role in this journey of change. We are currently seeking masters for temporary positions on Ekeröleden between Slagsta and Jungfrusund on Ekerö. The ferry route is 1900 meters long, and the crossing time is ten minutes.

The position includes standard master duties. As a master, you are responsible for reporting any incidents, accidents, and other deviations. You are also responsible for ensuring that the ferry is seaworthy and properly manned.

This recruitment process uses web-based tests as part of the selection.

Please attach an updated CV as it will be the basis for selection in this process.

We primarily use email (from the address: [email protected]) for sending out information and invitations. Please check your inbox and also your spam folder regularly during this time to ensure you receive all information from us! To avoid your application information being classified as SPAM, you can add our email address: [email protected] to your email contacts.

The temporary position covers 100% and extends until 2026-12-31.

Our free-floating ferries have a two-person crew, and you will work closely with the engineer/mate, which requires a high degree of teamwork. Onboard the ferry, you are also our face to the public, which requires a high degree of service orientation. With an analytical problem-solving ability, you see what needs to be done and act accordingly.

You are motivated by active participation, taking responsibility for your tasks in a goal-oriented way while being aware of how you are part of and contribute to the whole by collaborating with others.

We are looking for someone who

• holds at least a Class VI inland vessel certificate, engineer B exam, or Class VIII engineer certificate
• has a valid special authorization in crisis management (CCM) according to STCW Manila
• has completed basic safety training according to STCW Manila
• has a valid medical certificate for seafarers with deck service, at least for inland waters
• holds at least an SRC certificate
• is accustomed to using digital tools and support systems
• speaks and writes Swedish fluently
• has Swedish/Nordic/Swiss/EU citizenship

It is advantageous if you

• have higher qualifications/training or other experience that we consider relevant
• have experience working on ferries

The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Unless stated otherwise in the advertisement, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a personal letter as we do not include it as part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for recruitment so that your application can be handled according to special procedures. You can find the name and contact details of the manager in the advertisement.

At the Swedish Transport Administration's ferry operations, you contribute to ensuring that 22 million passenger trips and 13 million vehicle transports occur as efficiently, sustainably, and safely as possible each year. The ferry operations are Sweden's largest ferry company with around 70 ferries operating over 40 ferry routes. When the water freezes in the northern parts of our country, we are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of ice roads.

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity, where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.