Technician for the Naval Base

The Swedish Armed Forces is currently in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Here, you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and cohesive team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. The Logistics Unit of the Naval Base leads the planning, execution, and follow-up of logistics and support activities within the Karlskrona Garrison for organizational units within the Garrison. The Logistics Unit consists of a Staff (LogE Staff), Technical Department (TekA), Mobilization Department (MobA), and Supply Department (FörsA). About the Unit TekA (Technical Department) conducts and serves as the Garrison's reference for material maintenance production within the Garrison. TekA's operations aim to increase operational effectiveness by providing material maintenance and technical system support to the Garrison's organizational units according to the priorities of the Armed Forces. Furthermore, TekA serves as a competence bearer for the material systems present in the Garrison and supports combat units with training and execution of material maintenance. TekA consists of a Technical Customer Reception (TKM) and Technical System Support (TSS). Main Responsibilities The position of technician is located in TSS, which supports combat units and their technical personnel in maintaining the availability of assigned materials by conducting inspections (preventive) and repairs (corrective). You will do this alongside four other technicians and a production coordinator. As a technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our care/wash hall. You will carry out preventive/corrective maintenance of optics/optronics/lasers as well as preventive/corrective maintenance of weapons, dehumidifiers, fall protection, loose load carriers, and containers. Requirements Qualifications • Three-year technical high school education or equivalent knowledge assessed by the employer as equivalent • Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written • B driver's license Personal Attributes The work is versatile and requires you to be flexible, have good collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently and possess a good sense of order. Personal suitability will be given great importance. Meritorious • Experience from the Armed Forces' operational environment, supply logistics, and material processes • Technical training on material systems in the Armed Forces • Experience with existing firearms in the Armed Forces • Experience working in a workshop or equivalent • Experience with 3D/CAD • Previous experience with the systems SAP and LIFT L 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 position starting with a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Armed Forces. Employment rate: Full-time. Work location: Karlskrona. Start date: By agreement. The position is civilian. The role involves undertaking business trips and participating in training and exercises in the war organization. Inquiries about the position Simon Karlsson. Information about the recruitment process Lena Krusberg. Union Representatives Officers' Union: Jonas Mård. Defense Union: Jimmy Svensson. SACO: Mikael Olsson. SEKO: Jan-Anders Nilsson. All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 010-82 85 000. Application We welcome your application by January 7, 2026, at the latest. Your application should include a CV, responses to the specified selection questions, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. 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 at home and abroad. The Naval Base is headquartered in Karlskrona but operates where there is a need, 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 with territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, 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 entails placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be assigned to war duties. The nature of this obligation varies