The Marine Workshop is now seeking technicians with mechanical skills.

Do you want to work in an inspiring environment and contribute to the development of the Navy? The Naval Base is currently seeking electricians for employment at the Marine Workshops unit. 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. If you have a high school education in engineering, electrical, operations, marine, or another practical technical field and have experience in the maintenance of boats/vessels or vehicles/machines, are self-driven while also being good at collaborating with others in a responsive and smooth manner, then you might be one of our new mechanics! 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 a mechanic, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the Navy's boats and equipment. The tasks are highly varied and will be carried out both in the workshop and onboard vessels. You will work independently or as part of a team. Requirements Qualifications • 2- or 3-year high school diploma with a technical/electrical focus or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way deemed comparable by the employer • Several years of documented experience in operations, maintenance, or technology • 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 practical. You have a strong 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 own completed work. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. Meritorious • AC certification • Hot work certification • Forklift training • Crane training • Experience working with the Armed Forces' vessels • Completed basic military training For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the authority. Employment level: Full-time. Work location: Muskö. Position: Civilian. Start date: By agreement. 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 listed above can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 85 000 SEKO, Jan-Anders Nilsson can be reached via 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 responses to the specified selection questions. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- 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, such as 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 with territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, 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 activities, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening 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 placed in a wartime position. The nature of this obligation varies depending on the type of position. Applications for employment should include a CV and a cover letter. If you progress in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.