About this role
Skanska's rock group specializes in blasting and rock work, undertaking both large and small projects across the country. We are particularly active in northern Sweden, Mälardalen, and Gothenburg.
We are now seeking experienced blasters for above-ground work.
As a blaster, you will be responsible for planning and executing blasting operations in rock and stone. You will handle loading and detonation, ensuring that the work is carried out in accordance with safety regulations and environmental requirements.
Other responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the correct handling of explosives.
- Overseeing blasting in contract projects.
- Reporting production back to the production manager.
- Maintaining and servicing equipment.
- Working on improvements within the operation.
- Being able to perform ADR transports.
For this position, we are looking for candidates who reside in one of the locations along the Norrland coast, from Gävle up to Örnsköldsvik. We carry out projects nationwide, which means you need to be flexible and able to travel for work. Per diem will apply for work in other locations.
Blaster with experience in contract work
We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and easily sees opportunities and solutions. You often have ideas on how work can be done better, safer, and more efficiently. Taking responsibility and being meticulous in your work is a given for you, and you have the drive to get things done.
The position requires:
- At least five years of experience in blasting work and experience in contract work.
- Blasting certification, ADR Class 1, and experience with explosives.
It is advantageous if you have certification in bolt setting and rock demolition, as well as drilling skills.
Working in an operation that handles explosives places high demands on you as an individual. Good judgment is always important, but in this type of role, it is crucial. We are looking for someone who, both at work and at home, adheres to agreements and regulations, is meticulous, and possesses administrative qualities. Safety is always our top priority, especially in this type of operation. Therefore, we seek someone who puts safety first and has a high awareness of risk.
A valid driver's license (B) is required, along with fluent Swedish in both spoken and written forms.
Safety and health requirements for the position
This employment is subject to the Act (2010:1011) on flammable and explosive goods ("LBE") and the Regulation (2010:1075) on flammable and explosive goods ("FBE"). The employer will regularly, in accordance with mandatory legislation, request a suitability assessment of you as a participant in such operations. A prerequisite for employment is that you are approved in this suitability assessment.
The position also requires a valid fitness certificate regarding quartz: fibrogenic dust. To ensure fitness for the role, a medical examination will be conducted before employment is finalized. We also apply alcohol and drug testing before employment is finalized.
The position includes medical monitoring concerning dust.
Welcome with your application
The application deadline is December 1, 2025. You can apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Adrian Lovén at phone number 070-970 93 41.
We look forward to your application!
Our employees are our greatest strength, and it is important that you feel secure with us. We want you to enjoy your work and have fun with your colleagues. We promise you, as an employee, ongoing professional development and provide a range of internal training, role-specific programs, and international development opportunities. For us, health and safety are particularly important and form the basis for our benefits for you as an employee at Skanska.
Skanska uses its knowledge and foresight to contribute to how people live, work, and collaborate. We are one of the world's largest project development and construction companies, with a revenue of 157 billion SEK in 2023. Skanska operates in selected markets in the Nordic countries, Europe, and the USA. Together with our customers and a combined expertise of approximately 27,000 employees, we create innovative, sustainable solutions that promote health and well-being beyond our lifetime.