Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Seasonal Staff

based in Trollhättan

The Maritime Traffic Service business area works to enhance maritime safety and accessibility for shipping with the customer in focus, while minimizing the impact on the marine environment.

Job Responsibilities
As seasonal staff, you play an important role in maintaining safety and service during the summer peak season. Your main tasks include ticket sales, operating bridges and locks, and general maintenance/weeding of the area around the lock stairs in Trollhättan. You will have many contacts with tourists on site as well as communication with vessel traffic and recreational boats via VHF and telephone. You will work in a team with the canal central staff. The work follows a rolling schedule between 09:00-19:00 distributed over weekdays and weekends.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone with good local knowledge and good computer skills who can easily handle various IT systems. You also have a knack for expressing yourself well in both spoken and written language, and you are proficient in both Swedish and English.

It is advantageous if you have education in maritime studies and/or experience in shipping. Experience in service roles is also beneficial. Previous experience with the canal central is a plus.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. To succeed in this role, you need drive, humility, and good self-awareness. It is important that you are self-sufficient and have a strong sense of responsibility, can see the entire logistics chain, and provide excellent service to our customers. As you work in a team, you are a team player with many contacts, both internally and externally. You collaborate in a responsive manner and have the ability to create professional and trusting relationships. You remain calm and stable in stressful situations.
The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing agency 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 sea routes, 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’s value framework, and we actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
The position is a seasonal employment and will be filled in June and last until the end of August. Training will take place on a few occasions during April and May.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Inquiries:
Manager Ulf Eriksson, 010-478 59 72 or [email protected]

Union representatives: 
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:
Register your application by February 26, 2026.
Diary number: 26-01091

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