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Svenska Kyrkan (Church of Sweden) is looking for a Mechanic/Machine Operator for the Cemetery Administration

The Cemetery Administration in the Helsingborg Parish is responsible for the operation of eight cemeteries covering a total area of 40 hectares within Helsingborg's three city parishes. We have a total of approximately 80 employees, and we are now looking for a repair technician / machine operator for a permanent position.

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About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and trained mechanic specializing in hydraulics, welding, and other workshop tasks such as servicing small machinery like lawnmowers and other equipment commonly found on a cemetery. This also applies to vehicles such as cars, loaders, tractors, and small electric vehicles. The role also includes the operation and maintenance of water systems on the cemeteries. In this varied role, you will work both with repairs in our workshop and with other tasks out on our cemeteries.

Interest in or previous experience as a machine operator is considered an asset, as the role requires flexibility to assist our excavators and landscapers when needed.

Your daily routine will consist of everything from simple servicing and maintenance to more advanced repairs and troubleshooting on various types of machinery, as well as excavation and various groundworks.

Your Profile

Here is what you need to succeed and thrive in the role:

• A vehicle technology education and/or practical experience working with heavy vehicles that the employer considers equivalent.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, welding, and other workshop tasks such as servicing small machinery.
• Computer literacy.
• Manual driver's license.
• Driver's license, category BE.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and proficiency in English.

Meritorious: Previous experience operating excavators or loaders.

As a person, you are responsible, self-driven, and have an eye for what needs to be done. You will work together with another mechanic who also serves as the workshop foreman. We want you to develop and grow with us, which is why we offer both internal and external training to keep you updated on the latest technology. You will become an important part of our team, and we offer varied work where tasks are planned based on daily events.

The position involves working across all cemeteries in the Helsingborg Cemetery Administration, based out of Pålsjö where the workshop is located.

The Cemetery Administration believes that diversity and gender equality among employees contribute to a good work environment and community at the workplace. Personal suitability is given great weight.

The position is a permanent full-time role.

About Us

Svenska Kyrkan in Helsingborg wants to work where people are. With us, decision-making paths are short, and the opportunity to influence the content of your work is great. We have collective agreements, wellness benefits, and are environmentally certified to work towards a sustainable business and future. We offer a secure workplace where we value job satisfaction and community. We shape the future of the parish together. Visit our website for more information about us and our various operations: https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/helsingborg (https://www.svenskakyrkan.se/helsingborg)

Application

We warmly welcome your application today. We use rolling recruitment, which means the position may be filled before the final application deadline of April 28, 2026.

Applications are submitted via our digital recruitment tool, Reachmee. We ask that you apply by clicking the application link in the ad; we only accept applications through this link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the contact persons listed in the advertisement.