Job Advertisement: Craftsman for the Exercise and Shooting Range Department

The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

Exercise and Shooting Range Department

The Exercise and Shooting Range Department at the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment consists of two shooting ranges with associated personnel. Today, the department consists of 11 employees and is now ready to welcome an additional craftsman to the department.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, coordinate, and carry out activities within field and training operations. You will be an important part of the workgroup and collaborate closely with colleagues to solve tasks and drive development forward. The work also involves collaboration with other shooting ranges on various issues.

Examples of tasks:

• Manufacturing/repairing all types of target surfaces
• Ordering and following up on repairs of all types of target systems
• Ensuring that necessary materials are available, as well as issuing and signing for them
• Supervision, inspection, and maintenance of training and target areas as well as training facilities
• Care and maintenance of the unit's vehicle fleet

We are in strong growth and the tasks may vary and develop over time.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved high school education, preferably with a focus on construction, vehicles, or technology
• Several years of relevant work experience in construction and/or civil engineering
• Driving license class B, C

Personal qualities:

We are looking for someone who is social and has an easy time collaborating, while also contributing to creating good relationships in the workplace. You have a high service level and a strong desire to always do your best. We see that you work in a structured manner and have the ability to see the big picture, while being flexible and able to adapt to emerging situations. We value that you are service-oriented, communicative, and have an easy time collaborating with others. You take responsibility for your work and can work independently within your area of responsibility.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The values of the Swedish Armed Forces uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

MERITORIOUS

• Documented training on relevant work machines (wheel loader, excavator, forklift, chainsaw, brush cutter, etc.)
• Experience with woodworking machines (construction, band, and miter saws as well as planers)
• Good skills in the Office suite
• Completed military service or basic military training (GMU)
• Military instructor training
• Driving license class CE

Other

• The position is a civilian position, permanent employment (100%). The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority
• Work location Kristinehamn. Training for at least 18 months will be conducted at the Horssjön shooting range north of Karlstad
• The work may involve domestic travel and sometimes overnight stays. Working conditions usually involve a 40-hour work week, but may sometimes occur at irregular hours, e.g., during training conditions
• Individual salary setting applies
• Start date for the position according to agreement

For inquiries about the position, contact the Head of Horssjön Shooting Range, Fredrik Runnefors, reachable via switchboard 010-826 50 00

For information about the recruitment process, contact HR specialist Anja Hollanti, reachable via switchboard 010-826 50 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O: Niclas Sköld
OFR/S: Britt Dahlman
SEKO: Crister Florin
All can be reached via switchboard 010-826 50

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-20. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter in PDF format. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain why you are suitable for this position.

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