Safety Advisor for Transport of Hazardous Goods

As a safety advisor for the transport of hazardous goods in the Swedish Armed Forces, you play a crucial role in a successful team within a rapidly growing authority. Together with competent and dedicated colleagues, you will have responsibility and opportunities for development. All this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health, including training during work hours three days a week.

About the Department

As a safety advisor for the transport of hazardous goods, you will belong to the Chief Support Department (G0). The department covers areas such as environment, occupational safety, operational safety, infrastructure, quality, local services, archive and expedition services, and pastoral care. The department's mission includes supporting managers at all levels, such as regiment leadership, combat units, and other units at the garrison. G0 supports ensuring compliance with applicable laws and other requirements within the Life Guards. This is done through guidance, training, and follow-up.

About the Position

The Life Guards are seeking a safety advisor for the transport of hazardous goods (SRFG) with the overall task of supporting management in its responsibility to ensure that the transport of hazardous goods is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This applies both to the Life Guards with its subordinate units and to other parts within the garrison.

Main Responsibilities

Your tasks will include analyzing the different roles individual units have in the transport of hazardous goods and identifying the training needs within the organizational unit. You will develop local instructions and regulations related to the transport of hazardous goods at the garrison and organizational unit. You will coordinate, lead, and conduct ADR training with staff. In connection with exercises and operations, you will monitor compliance with hazardous goods regulations. You will be the contact person within the garrison and organizational unit for questions regarding hazardous goods.

Qualifications

• Training as a safety advisor and certified by the Civil Defense Authority with a passing result and hold a valid certificate for safety advisors.
• Driver's license B
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing.

Personal Attributes

To thrive in this role, you need to be safety-conscious, positive, and solution-oriented. You have social skills and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with others.

Meritorious

• Experience as a safety advisor and ADR instructor within the Swedish Armed Forces, another government agency, or the private sector.
• Experience in leading training
• Experience working in the Swedish Armed Forces
• Completed training for ADR instructors and certified by the Civil Defense Authority with a passing result and hold a valid certificate for ADR instructors.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Kungsängen
Position: Civil
Start date as soon as possible or by agreement

Contact Information for the Position

Recruiting manager Fredrik Bennedich can be reached via the switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Information about the Recruitment Process

HR, Melinda Gunst, can be reached via the switchboard: 08-584 540 00

Union Representatives

OFR/S: Örjan Jansson
OFR/O: Sven Lundberg
SACO: Per Textorius
SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson
All can be reached via the switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-11. Your application should include a CV, answers to selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as responses to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Life Guards is one of the largest units in the Swedish Armed Forces with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal palaces, and we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, 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 placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.