Telecommunications Technician at Markverkstad Öst

Do you have a burning technical interest and are driven by challenges and development? Do you find technical work enjoyable? Then this could be a position for you!

Markverkstad Öst

With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks to help make Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both personal responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the chance to maintain a good balance between work and private life. We also offer the opportunity to train during work hours, generous working time agreements, parental pay, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Markverkstad Öst is a department within the Markverkstadsenheten (MvE) belonging to the Army Staff. Mv Öst has about 80 employees and operates in Eksjö, Linköping, and Kvarn. This position is based in Kvarn.

The workshop performs maintenance on the Armed Forces' ground equipment and provides technical system support. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, disassembly/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adaptation, and material investigation.

Main Responsibilities

As a telecommunications technician at the workshop, you will perform functional tests, troubleshooting, and repairs on the Armed Forces' communication equipment. Tasks include maintenance of soldier-carried and vehicle-mounted telecommunication, radio, and command systems used within our ground units. Many jobs, both troubleshooting and repair, take place in a computer/network environment in our tele workshop. However, there are also tasks and assignments on-site with our units or at other locations under simpler field conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who has at least completed a two- or three-year high school program with a focus on electrical/telecommunications/technology, or equivalent skills acquired through work experience deemed relevant by the employer.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English.
• Good computer skills.
• Class B driver's license.

Personal Qualities

To thrive as a telecommunications technician with us, we see that you have a strong interest in technology and a high level of safety awareness. You are someone who is driven to achieve high-quality results, both when working independently and together with your colleagues. Being service-oriented comes naturally to you, and you always work to achieve the best possible user satisfaction for the operations we support.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Documented experience in configuration/troubleshooting of computers and networks.
• Documented experience in troubleshooting/repair within electrical/electronics.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance of the Armed Forces' telecommunication/radio/command systems.
• Class C driver's license.
• Military driving license.

Other

Employment type: Permanent position starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Employment degree: full-time, daytime – varying working hours may occur.

Work location: Kvarn.

Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.

The job also requires travel and service, both domestically and internationally. This position is a civilian position.

Information about the Position

Section Chief Christer Åkerberg; Phone: 0708-34 36 59

Union Representatives

SACO: Karin Gällmo
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Tobias Brandt

All can be contacted via phone 08-788 75 00.

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-02-18. 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 Armed Forces is undergoing a comprehensive development process to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating global situation and a new defense policy focus on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, enhance the conditions for mission tactics.

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 opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, 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 positioned for war. This obligation varies depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, always verified copies of grades and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.