GSS/K at the Materiel Maintenance Section

Do you have previous experience as a mechanic or group leader? Or do you simply have a great interest in technical systems? Do you have the drive to educate others, work practically, and continue to develop? Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy working in a varied environment with a focus on quality? Then a position as GSS/K at the Materiel Maintenance Section might be for you!

Materiel Maintenance Section

The Materiel Maintenance Section is part of the Logistics Unit at the Air Defense Regiment, Lv 6. The Materiel Maintenance Section performs maintenance on the Armed Forces' ground equipment. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, operational support, technical adaptation, and material investigation. It is carried out both in workshop environments and in field environments.

Main Responsibilities

As GSS/K at the Materiel Maintenance Section, you will primarily work with troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of air defense equipment and communication equipment in both workshop and field environments. You will also carry out activities aimed at maintaining your general soldier skills. The position requires a high level of technical understanding and skill, as well as good initiative and collaboration abilities.

Possible Positions at the Materiel Maintenance Section:

• Communications Repair Group Leader
• System Technician Communications
• System Mechanic Communications
• Electrical Mechanic
• Electrical Mechanic Driver
• System Technician Air Defense

Qualifications

• Completed military basic training in technical service or logistics with a focus on System Technician or System Mechanic (GU, GMU, VPL)
• Driver's license B
• You have at least a two- or three-year upper secondary education in technology or other education/work experience that the employer deems equivalent.

Meritorious

• Previously employed as GSS/K in a leadership position or system technician.
• Platoon or group leader trained during military basic training.
• Experience from workshop-related work as a technician, or other experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• C / CE driver's license

Personal Qualities

You are a team player who works independently as well as in a group. As a technician, you are structured, determined, and have the ability to make correct assessments and priorities. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, makes things happen, and takes responsibility for results. You collaborate effectively with others, share knowledge, experience, and information, and support others in striving to achieve common goals. You demonstrate specialist competence and expertise in your own field and continuously develop in your professional role.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected 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).

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

If you are not offered your first choice, there is an opportunity to develop within the organization if you show commitment and competence.

Other Information

Your application consists of selection questions, a short text about what you are doing today, and a description of who you are. You can do this in free text if you do not have the opportunity to upload a CV and cover letter.

The employment form for continuously employed group leaders or soldiers (GSS/K) lasts for eight years with the possibility of extension for another four years, totaling 12 years. The employment begins with a six-month probationary period during which physical requirements and requirements for a B driver's license will be set for continued employment.

Preliminary start for employment 2026-07-01 or by individual agreement.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Samuel Aadli, Section Chief
Phone: 070-143 20 56
Email: [email protected]

Magnus Collander, Deputy Section Chief
Phone: 076-853 62 77
Email: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Axel Tanner
OFR/S Senadin Sela
SEKO Jörgen Stehn
SACO Patrik Hansén
All can be reached via the switchboard 010-852 10 00

Are you interested in working with us? Apply by 2026-04-13

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.