Material Officer for I 19 Armored Battalion

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Swedish Armed Forces is an important part of our democratic society and a guarantee that we can live our lives in peace and freedom.

The Norrbotten Regiment I 19 is one of Sweden's largest regiments. I 19 is tasked with producing combat units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The brigade's units are specialized in combat in subarctic environments. I 19 is the lock in the north.

The Armed Forces defend Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose. Do you want to be a part of us? We are now looking for a material officer for the Armored Battalion.

We offer

A job that stands out from the crowd and is both developing and challenging. The work involves a wide variety of tasks where you also create a strong community with those you work with.

About the unit

The task of the Armored Battalion is to develop the ability to conduct combat with battalion and brigade functions in subarctic environments. As part of this, the Armored Battalion conducts basic training for soldiers, unit training, and maintains and develops the battalion's and brigade functions' command capability.

Main responsibilities

As a material officer in the Armored Battalion, you will, in close cooperation with the training adjutant, support the company. The tasks will include both administrative and practical tasks close to the conscripts' activities, which at times may be in a field environment.

Your tasks will include:

• Material administration and inventory in PRIO and LIFT
• Manage and generate material movements in the systems such as orders, calls, goods reception, material withdrawal, picking and packing, and delivery notes
• Process order requests
• Order services from the self-service portal, e.g., new IT.
• Order catering for the company, as well as where conscripts are located in other garrisons.
• Support with delivery of catering where training activities are taking place.
• Be able to participate and to some extent lead the maintenance of materials and vehicles
• Assist with the transport of materials and personnel.
• Return/collection of materials
• Building and barracks responsibility
• Depending on competence and experience, be an exercise leader and/or in troop leadership in their military profession.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Education or previous experience in administrative work
• Driver's license B
• Good computer skills
• Good ability to handle the MS Office package (Word and Excel)
• Good administrative skills

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, flexible, and has a good sense of order. The professional role involves a high degree of integrity, independence, and the ability to collaborate with other professional roles. You should also have a strong service mindset towards other employees within your unit and be able to take independent responsibility for tasks being solved as well as being able to work in a team. You should be positive about undergoing certain military training and working shorter periods in the field during exercises. We also see that you have a positive attitude towards physical training as this is part of the tasks in the Armed Forces. A great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience with LIFT and PRIO
• Completed Basic Military Training (GMU)
• Previous service in a government agency
• Experience from service in the Armed Forces (e.g., previously employed as GSS/K etc.)
• Military driver's license

OTHER

Employment type: Civil permanent position, starting with a 6-month probationary period

Employment rate: 100%

Salary: Individual salary setting

Work location: Boden

Start date: By agreement

The employment means that you will be placed in a war position.

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For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Sofia Lundgren, HR Generalist Armored Battalion, 0921- 34 84 84

Union representatives – contact via FM switchboard 0921 – 34 80 00

Officers' Union, Håkan Jansson and Janne Almgren
Defense Union, Annelie Forshage
SEKO-F, Susanne Thunberg
SACO, Björn Astermo

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-20. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

I 19 is one of Sweden's largest regiments with operations in Boden, Kiruna, Tåme, and Grubbnäsudden/Lomben. The main location and management of the regiment are in Boden.

The regiment's most important task is to build combat units, and in the coming years, I 19 will gradually develop the new Norrbotten Brigade. By 2028, the regiment should be able to train, store, and mobilize the entire brigade, including the associated functional units; command, field operations, air defense, and logistics. The brigade should be able to conduct combat in all environments but be specialized for combat in the subarctic environment of the Nordic region.

The regiment also includes the Armed Forces' winter unit, which is tasked with coordinating and supporting the development of the Armed Forces' winter capability.

The conscript training is conducted at the Norrbotten Armored Battalion, which is responsible for training and maintaining units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The regiment also consists of the regimental staff, Defense Health, Garrison Support Unit, Logistics Unit, and Local Planning Unit.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

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, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.

Security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be war-placed. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.