Inspection Technician/Vehicle Mechanic

Do you have several years of experience as an inspection technician or vehicle mechanic? Do you have a genuine interest in technology and documented vehicle knowledge? Then this could be an exciting job for you!

Traffic Worthiness

With us, you will have the opportunity to work with exciting tasks in a changing organization that contributes to making Sweden and the world a little safer! We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and here you will have good opportunities for a healthy work-life balance. We offer you the chance to train during working hours, generous agreements regarding working hours and parental salary, as well as up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Ground Workshop Unit (MvE)

The Ground Workshop Unit (MvE), with the Traffic Worthiness Department (TrfV), is a unit within the Army Staff that performs traffic worthiness and functional checks with status assessments on the Swedish Armed Forces' ground vehicles, air base materials, and provides technical system support. TrfV has about 100 employees and operates throughout the country.

Main Responsibilities

The work mainly consists of performing traffic worthiness and functional checks with status assessments (Basic Inspection) on the Armed Forces' vehicles and vehicle systems, thereby contributing to ensuring availability with high quality, functionality, and a good working environment. The focus is on heavier wheeled vehicle systems.

The work takes place at our fixed inspection stations but also at other locations both nationally and internationally where the Armed Forces operate. Travel is frequently required.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least completed two- or three-year vehicle technical education with a focus on vehicle mechanics. Other technical education or skills acquired through work experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• Several years of work experience, preferably as an inspection technician or vehicle mechanic.
• Knowledge of the MS Office package, preferably Excel and Word.
• At least driving license category C.
• Fluent in Swedish in both speech and writing.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is driven, meticulous, structured, responsible, and quality-conscious. You have a high level of engagement, are independent, and have the ability to take initiative. You are service-oriented, solution-oriented, and unpretentious with good social and collaborative skills. As the workflow varies, it is important that you can handle multiple projects simultaneously. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Swedish Armed Forces mechanic training.
• Knowledge and experience of working with status assessments on vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience of working in support systems such as SAP.
• Completed military service training.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed 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 (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: permanent position starting with a 6-month probationary period.
Employment rate: full-time, daytime.
Work location: Enköping.
Start date: by agreement.

The work requires travel in service, both domestically and internationally. The position is a civilian appointment.

Information about the Position

Section Manager Joacim Wettermark; 072-972 37 85

Union Representatives

SACO: Karin Gällmo
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Birger Hedman

All can be contacted via phone 08-788 75 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-19. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. 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 Armed Forces' website.