Vacant job

At the Älvsborg Amphibian Regiment in Gothenburg, we operate where land meets sea, serving as a vital link between the army and naval forces. The 5th Amphibian Battalion is growing and developing. We need more competent individuals to continue developing the unit for its important mission: to defend Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protect our routes into Scandinavia's largest port, thereby safeguarding Sweden's strategically important flows.

The 5th Amphibian Battalion is for you who want to become part of the strength and pride of the west coast. We are looking for skilled, orderly, and self-reliant individuals who want to join us in our development towards the amphibian forces of the future. Do you want a challenging and varied job in an archipelago environment where your physical and mental abilities are tested? A job where teamwork and self-discipline are prerequisites for success, regardless of where we carry out our tasks? Then apply for the position of Mine Soldier at the Amphibian Company!

Who are we?

The Amphibian Battalion in Gothenburg is a highly mobile unit with fast patrol boats. The battalion's main task is combat in archipelago and coastal areas. We are a development unit with significant growth in personnel, equipment, and capabilities, which means good opportunities for a developing soldier position within several directions.

Currently, the battalion is organized into three companies: 504. Amphibian Rifle Company with rifle combat supported by mortars, 505. Maintenance Company with logistics and medical platoons, and 502. Amphibian Company which conducts naval target combat with missile and mine units, where the battalion's command and communication capabilities are concentrated.

The Mine Platoon is part of the naval target combat amphibian company and uses the M9 mine system as its main armament. The M9 mine system is a controllable mine system that can be deployed from all boat types within the amphibian corps. The platoon's main task is naval target combat in archipelago environments using sea mines, conducted in depth together with missile units. We are currently looking for mine soldiers, and the position in the mine platoon involves a lot of practical and physical service both at sea and on land, where you as a soldier are expected to take significant individual responsibility for your part of the task.

The position covers ranks OR1–5.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed and approved conscription as a mine soldier at the Älvsborg Amphibian Regiment or previous service in the mine platoon.
• Upper secondary education with passing grades.
• Swimming proficiency: 400 m.
• Life saving: 25 m swimming, dive 3 m, 25 m towing of a dummy.
• Physical fitness corresponding to FM FysS 3.
• Additional requirements according to the job's requirement profile.

Personal qualities

Many of the battalion's tasks are very demanding, which is why special requirements are placed on our soldiers both physically and mentally. You are stress-resistant, self-reliant, flexible, and always do your best to solve the task at hand.

The position in the mine platoon is often carried out in isolated locations for extended periods. Teamwork is therefore a central part of the profession, and team spirit is an important part of who you are as a person. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Category B driver's license.
• Nautical competence class 8.

Other

Employment type: Full-time GSS/K-service with a fixed-term employment of 6 years, including a 6-month probation period for new hires. Individual salary setting applies according to agreement.

Workplace: Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.

Travel and evening/weekend duty occur.

Start date: Week 631

After the selection process, you may be called to a test day. This takes place at the Gothenburg Garrison in June. During the test day, your suitability is assessed while physical tests and interviews are conducted.

Information about the position

Fk Rebecca Lucassi
Platoon Commander, Mine Platoon
070 428 80 09
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=LogisticsOfficer%20G4)

Union representatives:

OF-Amf4: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
SEKO: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Försvarsförbundet: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
SACO: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

We warmly welcome your application with the following:

• CV and cover letter, explaining why you are applying for the position with us.
• Contact details for two–three references (of which at least one is a military commander).
• Copies of:

• Driver's license and any military driver's permit.
• Certificate of completed or ongoing military basic training.
• Civil upper secondary grades.
• Any service evaluation from international service.

Please submit your application by 2026-06-15.

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

At the Älvsborg Amphibian Regiment in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets sea, serving as a vital link between the army and naval forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibility, we are growing and need more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees to continue developing the unit for its important mission: to defend Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protect our routes into Scandinavia's largest port, thereby safeguarding Sweden's strategic imports.

In the Swedish Defence Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves 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. 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.