Vacant job

Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy varied work? Then you may be the mechanic we are looking for at our workshop for wheeled vehicles.

Markverkstaden (Land Workshop)

Here, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks to contribute to making Sweden and the world safer. We value mutual trust, and here you will have both personal responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the opportunity to maintain a good work-life balance. We also offer possibilities for time banking, generous working time agreements, parental leave, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

You will belong to Markverkstad Stockholm, a unit within the Army Staff (AST), with approximately 70 employees.

We operate in Kungsängen, Berga, and Falun; this position is located in Kungsängen.

Main Responsibilities

As a mechanic, your main tasks will involve troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of various types of vehicles and their systems used by the Swedish Armed Forces, such as trucks, combat vehicles, tracked carriers, construction machinery, trailers, and containers. The work includes both preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as modifications based on established specifications.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Minimum two- or three-year upper secondary education in vehicle technology, vehicle specialization, or other education/competence acquired through professional experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience working as a mechanic.
• Category B driver's license.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is quality-conscious and works well both independently and in a team. As a vehicle mechanic, you are structured, decisive, and make correct assessments and prioritizations. Furthermore, you are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt to a changing environment.

Meritorious Qualifications

• Experience working with Swedish Armed Forces equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulics.
• Experience with workshop operations and material maintenance.
• Category C or CE driver's license.
• Experience working with heavy vehicles.
• Experience working with vehicle diagnostic systems and vehicle electronics.
• AC certification (Approved Contractor).

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the established code of conduct. The Swedish Armed Forces' code of conduct safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Employment level: Full-time, daytime hours – varying working hours may apply.

Work location: Kungsängen.

Start date: According to agreement.

The work involves travel and duty requirements, both domestic and international. The position is a civilian post.

Work involving hardening plastics occurs at the workplace and requires health examinations.

Information about the position

Section Chief Kaj Hansson: 070-285 75 45

Union Representatives

Saco-S: Karin Gällmo

OFR-S: Tony Svensson

SEKO: Iréne Ström

AST OF: Birger Hedman

All can be contacted via phone at 08-788 75 00.

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-08-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited for this position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces are undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating international situation and a new defense policy orientation focusing on national defense. Leading a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and increase the prerequisites for mission tactics through the decentralization of mandates and responsibilities.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong code of conduct 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 mobilized for war. 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 hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.