Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for

Boatman, temporary position

based in Oxelösund and Landsort

Working as a Boatman
As a Boatman, you are responsible for performing sea transport and, when applicable, land transport as well as on/over ice. The work includes maintenance and care of the Swedish Maritime Administration's property and equipment. The position includes participation in rescue missions, for which we offer special further training. The operation runs 24/7, year-round, which means that both day, evening, and night shifts occur according to a fixed work schedule. Work periods range from 1 to 7 days, depending on where in the country you work.

The pilot boat is manned by two Boatmen, one of whom is the captain and the other is the first mate/deckhand. To serve as a first mate, a minimum of Class VII Ship Officer qualification and internal training is required. To serve as a captain, a minimum of Class VI Ship Officer qualification and internal training is required.

Sweden is divided into nine pilot transport areas along our long coast. We are now looking for boatmen for the East area, which includes the pilot stations in Oxelösund and Landsort.

Who are you?
You must meet the following requirements:
- minimum Class VII Ship Officer qualification (not limited to inland waters)
- minimum Class VIII Engineering Officer degree
- Basic Safety certificate
- minimum ROC certificate
- medical certificate for seafarers (deck service in unrestricted waters)
- B driver's license (manual transmission vehicle)
- good skills in reading and speaking Swedish and English
- good skills in working with modern maintenance systems

Furthermore, you need to have good skills in operating smaller vessels (approximately 10-40 meters in length) and you must have a good ability to perform technical service and maintenance.

It is advantageous if you have

- Class VI Ship Officer qualification or higher

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive, and accommodating in their interactions, and who works well with others. You see what needs to be done, take initiative, and take responsibility for your tasks. You are flexible, solution-oriented, and have good communication skills.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before a job offer.

You must provide proof of qualifications, certificates, and medical certificates by attaching a current seafarer service extract from the Transport Agency.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing government agency within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we also actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment concerns two fixed-term positions with an expected start date of May 1 and lasting until August 1 and October 4, respectively.

Interviews will be conducted via Skype on the 15th and 16th.

Inquiries:
Area Manager Emilie Berg, 010-478 54 61 or [email protected]

Union representatives:
Seko Ib Bergström, Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, all can be reached via our switchboard at 0771-630000.

Application:
Register your application, along with a current seafarer service extract from the Transport Agency to prove medical certificates, qualifications, and certificates, by April 5, 2026.
Diary number: 26-02208

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