Vacant job

Location: Gothenburg. You work from home but have access to a workshop/depot in the region.

Employment Type: Permanent

Are you a handy problem solver who enjoys tinkering, troubleshooting, and getting things working again? Do you have experience with vehicles, construction machinery, or industry, or are you already working as a field or maintenance technician? Wirtgen welcomes your application, and we are now looking to expand our team of dedicated Service Technicians. We are therefore seeking a Service Technician for Gothenburg/Western Sweden, where you will work from home and serve our customers in the field.

For our operations in Western Sweden, we are now looking for a Service Technician who wants to become part of an established and cohesive team. Here you get the freedom of field work while always having colleagues nearby for support, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. You drive a fully equipped service vehicle and enjoy great freedom in your daily routine, backed by a competent team and an engaged manager.

Your Responsibilities

As a Service Technician, you will work with the service, repair, and troubleshooting of our machines, with a focus on: Asphalt Pavers from VÖGELE, Cold Milling Machines from Wirtgen, and Rollers from HAMM.

You will be responsible for:

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing machines at customer sites.
• Handling warranty cases, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Documenting completed work via app/computer.
• Maintaining daily customer contact and building long-term relationships.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems and takes pride in delivering excellent service.

You have:

• Experience working with construction machinery, industry, or similar fields.
• Good technical understanding of areas such as electricity, hydraulics, or mechanics.
• Alternatively, experience as a field/maintenance technician in another sector.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English.
• A valid driver’s license (Category B).

To thrive in this role, you need to be proactive, responsible, and collaborative. You are solution-oriented and like to see tasks through to completion.

What We Offer

At Wirtgen, you get more than just a job; you get a role where freedom, responsibility, and development go hand in hand. You become part of the John Deere Corporation, where Wirtgen is responsible for the entire chain; from development and manufacturing to sales and aftermarket. This gives you access to deep technical expertise, short decision-making paths, and the right prerequisites in the form of support, spare parts, and a stable organization to grow within.

We offer:

• A service vehicle with complete equipment; you work from home with access to a regional workshop.
• Thorough induction and continuous competence development.
• Annual training in Germany.
• Great variety in the work; no two days are alike.
• A cohesive team and close-knit leadership.

"I lead a department where everyone's ideas are important. Decisions should be able to be made directly at the customer site. We are quick to change and always want to get better."
– Nea, Service Manager at Wirtgen Group

Additional Information

• Geography: Western Sweden (Gothenburg and surrounding areas).
• Working Hours: Daytime, Monday–Friday.
• Employment: Permanent, individual salary setting.
• Start Date: As agreed.

Does the description sound like you and like a fun challenge? Apply today!

We conduct ongoing selection and may fill the position before the application deadline. In this recruitment process, we place great emphasis on your personality, and we look forward to reading your application.

In this recruitment process, Wirtgen Group collaborates with Maxkompetens.

For questions, you are welcome to contact the responsible recruiter, Nathalie Stjärned, at 073-320 56 35.

About the Client

Wirtgen Group is an international player in the paving and construction industry and has been part of the John Deere Corporation since 2017. The company represents and is responsible for sales and aftermarket for strong brands such as WIRTGEN, VÖGELE, HAMM, KLEEMANN, BENNINGHOVEN, and JOHN DEERE.

All machines are developed and manufactured in Germany, giving us direct access to technical support, spare parts, and the latest machine knowledge.

In Sweden, we have our headquarters in Alvesta and operations in Nora, with technicians and workshops from Malmö to Östersund.