Vacant job

Here, you will become a crucial piece of the puzzle in the Swedish Armed Forces' vision: for a stronger defense – meet every threat, overcome every challenge. Together, we make things happen. Seriousness and responsibility in a positive collaborative climate where we are all knowledgeable, open, and engaged.

Main Responsibilities

As a mechanic, you have an important job working with the various types of vehicles and their associated systems found in the Swedish Armed Forces, e.g., passenger cars, trailers, trucks, containers, etc. The work involves both preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as modifications based on established specifications. Tasks involving other equipment may also occur.

What We Offer You

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value system based on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variety and complexity, as well as high security requirements, which means good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several different benefits, including:

• Competence development based on operational needs and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, and you can receive compensation for training clothes and start fees
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28–35 days of vacation depending on your age
• Salary supplement during parental leave and VAB (care for sick child), as well as the opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions

Qualifications

• At least a two-year upper secondary education in vehicle technology with a vehicle focus, or equivalent experience/competence assessed by the employer as equivalent
• Experience from workshop work, preferably as a mechanic or heavy mechanic
• Category B driver's license
• Swedish citizenship
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish

Merits

• Good knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' equipment
• Previous experience from LIFT/Prio
• AC training
• Computer skills for troubleshooting, documentation, and workshop production
• Previous experience working with vehicle electronics
• Forklift license

Personal Qualities

Here, it is important that you have a positive attitude towards work and operations. We are looking for someone who works well independently as well as in a group. As a mechanic, you are structured, decisive, and make correct assessments and prioritizations. We are looking for someone who is meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards. Furthermore, you are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt to a changing environment.

Great importance will be attached to your personal suitability.

Other Information

The position is a civil permanent employment, which for you if you are not already employed within the Swedish Armed Forces begins with a 6-month probationary period. Start date is as soon as possible or by agreement.

The employment is full-time with regular working hours Monday–Friday with flexible time applied. Irregular working hours and duty at inconvenient times may occur, as well as travel in the service. The position is located in Örebro.

Application

Welcome to send your application by 2026-06-07. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for the position. To learn more about the recruitment process, contact HR Generalist Simone Aro at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

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

--------------------------------------------------------Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: The Swedish Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit, FMTIS, ensures the Swedish Armed Forces' ability to communicate and command – 24/7, year-round. The unit has overall responsibility for the Swedish Armed Forces' technical command system that supports military operations at sea, on land, and in the air – in Sweden and abroad. The unit has nearly 2000 employees at more than 32 locations around the country. Read more at jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis).

Employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register control will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.