About this role
Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? The Naval Base is now seeking electricians for employment at the Marine Workshops. We offer a varied and diverse job with great opportunities to influence your own workday.
The position includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for wellness activities during work hours. Do you have a high school education in engineering, electricity, operations, maritime studies, or another practical technical field, and have you worked with the maintenance of boats/vessels or vehicles/machines? Are you self-driven while also being good at collaborating with others in a responsive and smooth manner? Then you might be one of our new electricians!
About the Department
The Boat Maintenance Department is growing to enhance the Navy's capability for maintenance and technical support. The department is part of the Marine Workshops and is being developed as a flexible team where everyone is involved in the entire maintenance commitment.
Main Responsibilities
As an electrician, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance as well as repairs on certain Navy boats and equipment. The tasks are highly varied and will be carried out both in the workshop and onboard vessels. You will work independently and as part of a team. The work includes document management and reading technical drawings.
Requirements
Qualifications
• 2- or 3-year high school education with a focus on technical/electrical subjects or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way deemed relevant by the employer
• Several years of documented experience in electricity, operations, and maintenance
• Good computer skills
• Proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Manual B driver's license
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is responsible and practically oriented. You have good initiative and always strive to achieve high-quality results, both when working with others and independently. As a person, you have a positive attitude, are driven, and have a strong focus on safety. It is natural for you to carry out tasks across the entire spectrum, not just those for which you are specifically trained, and to document your completed work. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Desirable Qualifications
• Automation/industrial electrician
• Forklift training
• Marine training
• Nautical qualifications
• Experience working with military vessels
• Completed basic military training
For the authority’s mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the established values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, fairness, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).
Additional Information
Employment Type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority.
Employment Rate: Full-time.
Work Location: Muskö.
Position: Civilian.
Start Date: By agreement.
A medical examination with a satisfactory result regarding work with thermosetting plastics is required. Business trips may occur as part of the job responsibilities.
Inquiries about the position
Contact Fredrik Ringblom
Information about the recruitment process
Contact Hanna Stjernlöf
Union Representatives
Officers' Union, Johnas Mård
Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
SACO, Mikael Olsson
All individuals mentioned above can be reached through the switchboard: 010-82 85 000
SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson can be reached through the switchboard: 0457–471 000
Application
We welcome your application by December 31, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.
Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Armed Forces' website.
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Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The overarching task of the Naval Base is to support the naval units with logistics, including transportation, basing, surveillance, and medical care, both domestically and abroad. The Naval Base is headquartered in Karlskrona but operates where needed, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Naval Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coastline and territorial waters.
Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both on a large and small scale, and both at home and around the world.
The Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness initiatives, and a good balance between work and private life.
Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be assigned to military service. The nature of this obligation varies depending on the type of position.
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