Vacant job

Do you have a technical interest and ability, enjoy practical work, and have a good sense of service and administration? Then this could be an exciting job for you.

Here, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting tasks to contribute to making Sweden and the world a little 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 balance between work and private life. We also offer possibilities for training on working hours, generous working time agreements, parental leave, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Markverkstad Boden is in the startup phase for a new capability in medical technology. The position is located in Boden and is part of Markverkstad Norr, which operates in Arvidsjaur, Boden, Vidsel, Luleå, Umeå, Östersund, and Sollefteå. This new capability means that we will be able to perform maintenance on the Swedish Armed Forces' medical technology products and deliver technical system support where requested. This includes maintenance in the form of supervision, repairs, manufacturing, dismantling/scraping, installations, modifications, operational support, technical adaptation, and equipment inspection. The work is carried out in our own premises and partly at the units' locations.

In the startup phase, the position requires mandatory travel to Markverkstad Göteborg. These travels are included in the internal training package.

Main Responsibilities

The tasks consist mainly of preventive and corrective maintenance of the Swedish Armed Forces' medical technology equipment, including but not limited to:

• Maintenance of medical technology products
• System support travels within the Area of Operation for Division North
• Documentation in the Swedish Armed Forces' support system for equipment maintenance
• Conducting simple training sessions and providing technical support in the area
• Other recurring tasks within the unit

Examples of equipment handled: Monitoring monitors, defibrillators, infusion and volumetric pumps, autoclaves, dishwashers and disinfectors, pressure reducing valves, ventilators, suction pumps, etc.

Qualifications

• At least a completed and approved upper secondary education with a technical/electrical focus, or competence acquired through professional experience assessed by the employer as equivalent
• Previous experience of several years of practical service in maintenance and repair of technical equipment
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Computer literacy with knowledge of e.g., Word and Excel
• At least a Category B driver's license

Personal Qualities

You are a team player who works well independently as well as in a group. As a technician, you are structured, results-oriented, and detail-oriented. You are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt to a changing environment. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who wants to help develop the medical technology maintenance operations within the Swedish Armed Forces.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Merits

• Experience in technical work in a medical technology environment
• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' medical technology equipment
• Experience with equipment maintenance within the Swedish Armed Forces
• Experience and knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' equipment maintenance systems (PRIO, LIFT)
• Experience with process-oriented working methods

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Swedish Armed Forces' values protect the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent position starting with a 6-month probationary period. Employment level: Full-time, day shift – varying working hours may occur. Workplace: Boden. Start date: As soon as possible after agreement.

The work also entails requirements for travel and service, both domestic and international. The position is a civilian post.

Information about the position Section Chief Rasmus Wiklund, tel. 072 242 96 94

Union Representatives

• SACO: Ali Hemen
• OFR-S: Tony Svensson
• SEKO: Iréne Ström, Fredrik Olsson
• OFR-O: Birger Hedman

All can be contacted via phone 08-788 75 00

Last application date Please submit your application by 2026-08-24. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable 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 focus on national defense. Leading a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control conditions, and increase the prerequisites for mission tactics through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built 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.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening 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 recruitment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.