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We are now looking for a Machine Operator for the Energy Business Area

Do you want to be part of the journey to create Sweden's most sustainable circular city? Are you interested in creating added value for our customers?

As a Machine Operator with us, you will organizationally belong to the Energy Business Area (AO). Within AO Energy, production covers district heating, district cooling, electricity, and hydropower. AO Energy is one of our largest business areas within Borås Energi, managing several production facilities, the largest being the Ryaverket cogeneration plant in central Borås and our cogeneration plant at Sobacken just outside Borås.

In this role, you will become part of our fantastic Fuel & Ash team, which consists of 5 people, and your workplace will be at the Sobacken facility.

You will be part of a two-person team where working hours and tasks vary during the seasons. During the low season, we work day shifts. During the high season (approx. Oct-Mar), we work two shifts (day: 06-14, evening: 14-22), which may include weekend work.

As a machine operator, you play a central and very important role in the entire logistics process to ensure good quality during the fuel season and for storage in the pre- and post-seasons.

Your Responsibilities

You will work with the reception, directing, and handling of biomass arriving at the Sobacken facility.

• Operating wheel loaders to keep the terminal area clean and well-organized.
• Stacking bales, mixing, and feeding fuel into the tipping pocket.
• Machine care and maintenance.
• Assisting various parties in adjacent areas at BEM with wheel loaders.
• Consulting with the control room and Biometria.

Your Background and Personal Qualities

You have a high school diploma, preferably from a construction or vehicle program. You preferably have experience as a machine operator or other relevant background in construction/vehicles that the employer considers equivalent.

We are looking for you who are service-oriented combined with responsibility, performing your work with great precision and efficiency. You enjoy working independently, using good analytical skills to make your own decisions. You have clear communication skills as the role involves contact with suppliers and employees, both internal and external.

You have at least a B driving license and a professional certificate for wheel loaders. You communicate fluently in Swedish, both orally and in writing, and have good knowledge of English.

What do we offer?

We value good conditions for a sustainable working life for our employees with a good working environment and opportunities for continuous development. To achieve this, we offer a workplace with developmental tasks in an exciting industry. We invest in employee health with several wellness benefits and activities. We have competitive employment terms and good benefits as a complement. Circularity, care, and forward-looking are our core values, reflected both within the company and towards customers.

All leaders in the company work according to a leadership platform where the focus is on development, performance, engagement, and acting as good role models.

Good to Know

The position is a permanent full-time employment (probationary period may apply) starting 2026-10-01 or as agreed. Location: Sobacken Cogeneration Plant.

As part of our safety work and our goal to be a safe and attractive employer, we conduct background checks as well as alcohol and drug tests on all candidates considered for employment. Some positions with us are subject to security clearance. This means that a security investigation with register control according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may become relevant before an employment decision is made. For tasks that require it, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement.

Apply by 2026-08-05. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so do not wait with your application.

If you have questions or would like more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Recruiting Group Manager Johan Gregow at [email protected] or 070-852 70 22.

Our vision is to create Sweden's most sustainable circular city together with the people of Borås. Borås Energi och Miljö is responsible for infrastructure in Borås such as district heating, waste management, water, and sewage. We have over 380 employees and a turnover of approximately 1.3 billion. The company is part of Borås Stadshus and is one of Borås's most exciting and developmental workplaces.

We should reflect our customers as well as society at large and rely on employees with different competencies. We strive to hire people with different backgrounds and value the knowledge and experience this brings.

Before each recruitment, we decide which recruitment channels to use, and therefore we decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance.