Vacant job

About the unit

The Garrison Unit, GarnE, is primarily a supporting unit for other units and formations within the Gothenburg Garrison. As a Boat Commander, you belong to the Equipment Section, which is part of the Garrison Unit. The Garrison Unit is part of the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment, Amf4.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities are to plan and carry out existing sea transport operations within the Gothenburg Garrison, together with the rest of the Equipment Section. This includes personnel, cargo, and shipyard transports. You will also plan and partially perform preventive maintenance on our own boats and participate in corrective maintenance work.

You must also be prepared to participate in and support unit exercises, as well as support others on the garrison with other port operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Upper secondary education or equivalent
• Type-trained on Combat Boat 90H and Boat Commander trained
• Category B driver's license
• Passed medical examination for seafaring personnel
• ROC (Radio Certificate)

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is engaged, meticulous, and orderly. You are a good team player but also take initiative and assume personal responsibility. You have social competence, a service-oriented attitude, and good verbal and written communication skills. The Swedish Armed Forces is a workplace where good health and a positive work climate are important factors. You therefore have an interest in your personal health and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for a successful professional life. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Mechanical competence M8 (Engine Officer Class VIII)
• Nautical competence N7
• Other vessel competencies
• Category C driver's license
• Forklift license

For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the established values. The Swedish Armed Forces' value system protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more about our values https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/om-forsvarsmakten/varderingar-och-vision/forsvarsmaktens-vardegrund/ (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/om-forsvarsmakten/varderingar-och-vision/forsvarsmaktens-vardegrund/))

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment as a continuously serving soldier (GSS/K), 100%

The employment is based on the Armed Forces agreement for the employment of section leaders, soldiers, and sailors (GSS/K). This means a fixed-term employment of up to eight years with the possibility of extension for four years. The employment begins with a six-month probation period.

Access to the position is according to agreement.

Work location: Gothenburg.

Travel in the course of duty occurs, primarily within Sweden. Since operations may take place outside regular working hours, the working time may be shifted to evenings/nights and weekends.

Start date: ASAP according to agreement.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Head of Equipment Section Fj Ingemar Bjurö.

Phone 0708-456347, email: [email protected]

Boat Commander David Almberger

Phone 0702-977112, [email protected]

Union representatives

SEKO Kurt Ragnarsson, mailto:[email protected]

OF Amf 4 Niklas Bryngelsson, mailto:[email protected]

Försvarsförbundet Anja Aghester, mailto:[email protected]

SACO mailto:[email protected]

We warmly welcome your application with a CV and cover letter explaining why you are the right fit as Boat Commander for us at Amf 4, by 2026-06-14.

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

At the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment, in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets the sea, forming a vital link between the army and naval forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibilities, we are growing and need more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees to continue developing the unit for its important mission: Defend Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protect our routes into Scandinavia's largest port to safeguard Sweden's strategic imports. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value system based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation 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 grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.