Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a
Boatman (temporary employment during the summer of 2026)
to be placed in one of our pilot transport areas

Working as a Boatman
As a boatman, you are responsible for transporting pilots to and from vessels. The assignment includes not only navigation but also search and rescue as well as maintenance and upkeep of the pilot boat. The pilot boat is manned by two boatmen, one serving as the captain and the other as the helmsman/deckhand. The work is performed around the clock, every day, all year round, which means that both day, evening, and night shifts occur according to a fixed work schedule.
We are looking for summer substitutes who can work full-time during the summer. As a summer substitute, you play an important role in maintaining safety and service during the summer peak season.
As a vacation substitute covering for regular staff, you are expected to work full-time during the summer.

Who are you?
You must meet the following requirements:
-    minimum qualification Ship's Officer Class VII (not limited to inland waters)
-    minimum degree Engine Officer Class VIII
-    certificate Basic Safety
-    minimum ROC certificate
-    medical certificate for seafarers (deck service in unlimited waters)
-    B driver's license (manual transmission vehicle)
-    good skills in reading and speaking Swedish and English
-    good skills in working with modern maintenance systems

Furthermore, you need to have good skills in operating smaller vessels (between approximately 10-40 meters in length) and you must have a good ability to perform technical service and maintenance.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive, and accommodating in their approach, and who works well with others. You see what needs to be done, take initiative, and take responsibility for your tasks. You are flexible, solution-oriented, and have good communication skills.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security review with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.
You must provide proof of qualifications, certificates, and medical certificates by attaching a current seafarer service extract from the Swedish Transport Agency.

Please specify in your application which station location(s) you are applying for:
North (Luleå, Skellefteå, Umeå, Örnsköldsvik)
Central (Sundsvall, Ljusne, Gävle)
Stockholm (Svartklubben, Kapellskär, Sandhamn)
East (Landsort, Oxelösund)
Southwest (Halmstad)
Southeast (Gotland, Oskarshamn, Kalmar)
South (Hanöbukten)
Gothenburg (Gothenburg)
West (Marstrand, Lysekil)

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing authority within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient waterways, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment is for a temporary position during the summer of 2026.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Inquiries:
Pilot Transport Area Manager North, Alf Lind, 010-4786157 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager Central, Fredrik Sundqvist, 010-478 51 86 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager East, Emilie Berg, 010-4785461 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager Stockholm, Krister Stark, 010-4784792 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager Southeast, Anna Erman, 010-4786151 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager Southwest, Johan Grönholm, 010-4785553 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager South, Erik Hansen, 010-4785485 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager Gothenburg, Fredrik Tyrén, 010-4785469 or [email protected]
Pilot Transport Area Manager West, John Christoffersson, 010–4785195 or [email protected]
 
Union representatives: 
Seko Ib Bergström, Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771-630000.

Application:
Register your application, along with a current seafarer service extract from the Swedish Transport Agency to verify medical certificates, qualifications, and certificates, no later than March 1, 2026.

Diary number: 26–00943

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