Logistics Staff for the Swedish Armed Forces

The mission of the Swedish Armed Forces is to defend Sweden, our allies, and our freedom. Our mission requires a wide range of different capabilities. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of the logistics supply for Swedish and allied units. Logistics within the Armed Forces is growing and developing, which is crucial for the success of our mission.

The Logistics Unit in Arvidsjaur supports the units at the Arvidsjaur garrison, in normal situations, security political crises, and armed attacks. The logistics unit is organized with a staff that coordinates the support and has two operational departments for supply and technical services. The logistics unit is a dynamic workplace with varied tasks and opportunities for personal development.

Are you interested in a position in the Armed Forces? Do you want to help build Sweden's crisis and war capabilities?

Main Responsibilities

The tasks are primarily administrative, but you will also move around among the different parts of the garrison and collaborate with units and personnel. You will handle and prepare mainly cases related to hazardous goods. As a staff member, you are expected to act as a staff member, which means that tasks outside your job area will frequently occur. The position includes training to the manager level within the area of hazardous goods (IFTEX/BVKF).

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed high school education or equivalent education deemed equivalent by the employer and can be verified.
• Driving license *B.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily in Word and Excel.
• You should be able to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Personal Qualities

To succeed in this position, you need to thrive with a high degree of personal responsibility for both your own position and the advancement of the staff's work. You are expected to independently find solutions and see opportunities within the frameworks that govern the operation. Since the position involves contact with several internal and external actors, you also need to enjoy and be able to collaborate with and guide others.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience in handling hazardous goods/flammable liquids/fuels (IFTEX/BVKF)
• Experience in coordinating and planning work within supply or equivalent.
• Good experience in administering, coordinating, developing, and maintaining internal routines using IT support systems.
• Experience with the Armed Forces' support systems LIFT and PRIO.

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

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time, preferably daytime, but evening, night, and weekend shifts as well as on-call and standby may occur.

Workplace: Arvidsjaur.

Civil position.

The position requires travel.

Start date: 2026-06-01 or by agreement.

Information about the position

Recruiting manager: Erik Landquist.

Information about the recruitment process

G1/HR: [email protected].

Union Representatives

Officers' Union, OKND, Elisabet Hökerberg [email protected].

Defense Union, OFR/S, Kristina Stavenor [email protected].

SACO-S, Marcus Pavval [email protected].

They can also be reached via the switchboard: 08 – 788 75 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-24. 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 Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Norrland Dragon Regiment is one of Sweden's new regiments, but with a long and rich history. The unit can operate in all of Sweden's environments, where the combat capability in the subarctic environment is the core and specialty. The regiment's main location is Arvidsjaur, whose wilderness environments and proximity to the mountains provide difficult and challenging conditions for our soldiers to train in. Read more at: www.forsvarsmakten.se/k4.

The Armed Forces offers 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 conditions 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 check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.