Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for

Boatman, special fixed-term employment

located in Landsort

Working as a Boatman
As a Boatman, you are responsible for carrying out sea transports and, where applicable, on land and on/over ice. The work includes maintenance and upkeep of the Swedish Maritime Administration's property and equipment. The role includes participating in rescue missions, for which we offer special further training. Operations are conducted around the clock, all year round, which means that both day, evening, and night shifts occur according to a set work schedule. Work periods range from 1-7 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 mate/deckhand. To serve as a mate, a minimum qualification of Ship's Officer Class VII and internal training is required. To serve as a captain, a minimum qualification of Ship's Officer Class VI 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 of Oxelösund and Landsort.

Who are you?
You must meet the following requirements:
- minimum qualification of Ship's Officer Class VII (not limited to inland waters)
- minimum degree of Engine Officer Class VIII
- 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 (between approximately 10-40 meters in length) and you must have a good ability to perform technical service and maintenance.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive, and accommodating in your 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 check with a background check may be conducted before an employment offer.

You must substantiate qualifications, certificates, and medical certificates by attaching a current seafarer service extract from the Swedish 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 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 estimated start date of May 4 and lasting until October 4 at the latest.

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

Inquiries:
Pilot Transport 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 0771-630000.

Application:
Register your application, along with a current seafarer service extract from the Swedish Transport Agency to substantiate medical certificates, qualifications, and certificates, by April 5, 2026.
Diary number: 26-02207

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