About VR

At VR, we work together for the best public transport in the world. In the Swedish market, we operate contracted bus services as well as contracted and commercial train services on the national rail network. Together with our colleagues in Finland, we are part of the largest players in public transport in the Nordic region. Our goal is to increase our competitiveness by focusing on development and innovation, as well as improved operational quality.

We operate based on our values: We care, We work together, and We contribute to development.

About the job

As a train attendant at VR Tåg in Bergslagen, you are one of our most important ambassadors, ensuring that every journey is safe, pleasant, and smooth. Working as a train attendant is a social and varied job that requires a sense of service, flexibility, and responsibility, but it also provides a lot in return through interactions with people and a meaningful everyday life.

In this role, you will be available to our customers, validate tickets, provide information in case of disruptions, and ensure that each journey is as safe and comfortable as possible.

We hope you can start in May 2026 and work through the summer until September. Working hours will be scheduled during the day, evening, and weekends. We are looking for someone who has the ability and willingness to work within these timeframes and can contribute to a safe, secure, and service-oriented traffic environment.

Your qualities

We prefer that you have previously worked in a service role. As a train attendant, it is important that you feel comfortable communicating in both Swedish and English. You will be using our digital tools daily and should have a good technical understanding and computer skills. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent educational level.

As a person, you are driven by helping and meeting other people in your work. It is important for you to spread positive energy, and when needed, you are happy to assist in resolving various situations. As a train attendant, you have a significant responsibility for safety, and therefore you are also careful to follow the rules and guidelines in place. Together with your colleagues, you create a world-class travel experience.

Other

Employment: Fixed-term employment from May to September, with good opportunities for permanent employment. We are looking for someone who can work throughout the entire period.

Extent: Full-time

Location: Gävle, Borlänge, or Fagersta

Training: Training begins in early May, so it is important that you can start your employment from this date. During the training period, travel to our various locations will be included.

Working hours: The work as a train attendant involves scheduled working hours that vary throughout the day. The scheduling is regulated according to collective agreements, rules, and traffic.

Recruitment process

In this recruitment, we ask that you upload your CV and your cover letter. Furthermore, we ask you to answer a number of selection questions when you apply. Please note that you apply via our website and that no applications will be accepted via email.

To be employed in this role, you must meet the health requirements according to TSD Operations for personnel with safety-critical tasks. This means you must undergo and be approved in a health examination. (Read more about the requirements here: https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/TSFS/TSFS%202019_112k.pdf (https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/TSFS/TSFS%202019_112k.pdf))