Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to the Swedish Armed Forces' educational mission and be part of something greater? With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a safer and stronger Sweden.

Göta Trängregemente T 2 is in an exciting growth phase and is now looking for an engaged instructor in vehicle service for the Logistics School in Skövde.

About the Logistics School and the Motor School

The Logistics School trains employed and future officers in logistics and vehicle service for all branches of the Swedish Armed Forces. Approximately 100 military and civilian employees work at the Logistics School.

The Motor School is responsible for training instructors in vehicle service within the Swedish Armed Forces. The department's area of responsibility in the Swedish Armed Forces covers vehicle types such as wheeled vehicles and special vehicles, for example, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, armored all-terrain vehicles, and tracked vehicles.

Main Responsibilities

As an instructor in vehicle service, you play a central role in developing, planning, and conducting training within your field. Among other things, you will:

• Lead and conduct courses in vehicle service as a teacher and course director.
• Support instructors at the Swedish Armed Forces' units with subject matter expertise in vehicle service.
• Contribute to the development of training methods, course content, and safety procedures related to vehicle service.
• Drive development and concept projects within the Motor School's area of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Professional Officer Degree
• Military Traffic Instructor
• Experience or knowledge of vehicle service at the company level
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Current experience working with Office packages and digital tools

Personal Attributes

In the role of instructor, it is important that you are independent, proactive, and have a positive view of people that influences how you support both operations and colleagues. You want to develop yourself and contribute to the development of others within your area of responsibility.

Furthermore, you have good teamwork skills, enjoy working in teams, and can quickly adapt to new situations. Your commitment to education and development characterizes your work approach. The work involves both theoretical and practical elements and requires a combination of pedagogical skills, technical knowledge, and leadership qualities.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or knowledge of vehicle service at the battalion/regiment level
• Military Traffic Inspector
• Special Vehicle Instructor (e.g., tracked vehicle, armored all-terrain vehicle, or motorcycle)
• Experience in driving projects

The Swedish Armed Forces' mission is based on all employees acting according to the agency's values, which uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, as well as promoting democracy and human rights.

Read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: Military position, permanent employment. The position is a specialist officer position at level SO 7-8.

The Swedish Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period for you if you are not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time.

Work location: Skövde.

Start date: As soon as possible or as agreed.

Travel in connection with work occurs.

The position is located at the Motor School, Logistics School in Skövde.

Information about the position

Mattias Leijon, Section Chief, Motor School

Phone: 010 82 510 00 (switchboard)

Information about the recruitment process

Johanna Fläring, HR Generalist T 2

Phone: 010 82 510 00 (switchboard)

Union Representatives

Ulf Granlöf (SACO), Martin Zetterman (Officersförbundet), Claes Andersson (SEKO), and Johan Törling (OFR/S). All can be reached via 010 82 510 00 (switchboard).

All contacts may be limited during the vacation period, approx. weeks 26-32. They are primarily reachable during weeks 24-25 and 33-34.

Application

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-17.

The application must include a CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the required competencies, as well as answers to the selection questions. Also attach certificates that verify your statements.

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

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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The unit's motto is: Logistics – our responsibility. Göta Trängregemente belongs to the Army and is the only unit in the entire Swedish Armed Forces that works exclusively with logistics. Logistics is a collective term for supply, technical service, transport service, and defense medicine. This means that the regiment ensures that the combat units receive the support they need to carry out their tasks, for example, food, water, ammunition, and fuel. With our medical capabilities, we take care of the injured, and with our transport capabilities, we ensure that units get to the right place at the right time. Göta Trängregemente trains, develops, and leads logistics units. Units that are immediately usable in operations, both national and international.

At Göta Trängregemente, there is the Swedish Armed Forces' Logistics and Motor School, which trains logistics officers for the entire Swedish Armed Forces. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a human being and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other. 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 conditions for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments. Employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security assessment with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be mobilized in wartime. 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.