Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to the Swedish Armed Forces' educational mission and be part of something bigger? With us, you 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 a civilian vehicle service instructor for the Motor School, Logistics School in Skövde.

About the Logistics School and Motor School

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

The Motor School is responsible for training instructors in vehicle service within the Swedish Armed Forces. The division'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 a vehicle service instructor, you play a central role in developing, planning, and conducting training within your field. Among other things, you will:

• Lead and conduct vehicle service courses as an instructor.
• Support trainers at Swedish Armed Forces units with specialist competence in vehicle service.
• Contribute to the development of training methods and course content related to vehicle service.
• Drive development and concept projects within the Motor School's area of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Trained vocational teacher in vehicle service, heavy vehicle traffic teacher, military vehicle instructor, or special vehicle instructor.
• Category C driving license.
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Current experience working with the Office package and digital tools.

Personal Attributes

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

Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills, enjoy working in teams, and can quickly adapt to new situations. Your commitment to education and development characterizes your work style. 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

• Previous work as a vocational teacher in vehicle service or heavy vehicle traffic teacher.
• Military heavy vehicle driving permit.
• Military vehicle instructor or special vehicle instructor.
• 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.

Other Information

Employment type: Civil position. Permanent employment.

The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not already employed by the agency.

Work load: Full-time.

Work location: Skövde.

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Travel during work occurs.

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

Information about the position

Mattias Leijon, Head of Division, 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)

Trade 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 are primarily available during weeks 33-34.

Application

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

The application should 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 claims.

Applications for this position will only be accepted 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, such as food, water, ammunition, and fuel. With our medical capabilities, we take care of the injured, and with our transport capabilities, we ensure that units arrive at 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 gives you the opportunity to develop as a human being and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we stand up for 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 utilizes the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.

A security investigation 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.

Phone calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.