About this role
Do you have experience as a technician or mechanic? Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy working in a varied environment? If so, this could be an exciting job for you!
Mark Workshop East
With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks to contribute to making Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust and provide you with both personal responsibility and excellent opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the chance to maintain a good work-life balance. We also offer the possibility to work out during work hours, generous work agreements, parental salary, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.
Mark Workshop East is a department within the Mark Workshops. MvE East has approximately 65 employees, operating in Eksjö, Linköping, and Kvarn. We perform maintenance on the Armed Forces' ground equipment and deliver technical system support. This includes maintenance in the form of supervision, repairs, manufacturing, disassembly/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adaptation, and material inspection. FMTS delivers services according to customer requirements.
For more information about what Mark Workshop does, check out this link: https://youtu.be/jDWtiZdUfSk
Main Responsibilities
As a weapon technician, you will primarily work with preventive/corrective maintenance and repairs of weapons. You will be part of a team of about 20 employees and report directly to the section manager. We are currently seeking two weapon technicians for MvE East, one based in Kvarn and one based in Malmen/Linköping. Initially, the work and training will take place in Kvarn.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
• Completed at least a two or three-year upper secondary education with a focus on technology or equivalent qualifications acquired through professional experience deemed comparable by the employer.
• Relevant experience in mechanical/precision mechanics work.
• At least a Class B driver's license.
Personal Characteristics
You are a team player who works well both independently and as part of a group. As a weapon technician, you are structured, decisive, and capable of making accurate assessments and prioritizations. You are flexible and can easily adjust your focus and adapt to a changing environment. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude towards work and the organization.
Significant importance will be placed on personal suitability.
To ensure the success of the authority's mission, all employees are expected to act according to the core values in place. The Armed Forces' core values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, justice, and equality, while promoting democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).
Meritorious
• Previous experience working as a technician or mechanic in a similar field.
• Experience in maintenance of weapons or precision mechanics.
• Experience from the Armed Forces and its routines is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of workshop operations and material maintenance in the Armed Forces.
• Forklift license.
Other
Employment Type: Permanent position commencing with a 6-month probationary period.
Employment Level: Full-time, daytime – varying work hours may apply.
Work Location: Kvarn and Malmen/Linköping.
Start Date: As soon as possible upon agreement.
The position also requires travel and duty, both domestically and internationally.
The position is a civilian role.
Contact with thermosetting plastics may occur.
Inquiries regarding the position
Section Manager Kvarn Christer Åkerberg: 070-149 12 59
Section Manager Malmen Mats Jonsson: 073-851 91 59
Union Representatives
SACO: Håkan Eliasson
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Anders Norén
All can be contacted at phone 035-266 20 00.
Application Deadline
We welcome your application no later than December 2, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Armed Forces' website.
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The Armed Forces Technical School (FMTS), based in Halmstad, is a logistics unit where technology is at the forefront. The unit's activities rest on four pillars – development, education, workshop, and combat unit production. For the Armed Forces to operate, they need functioning equipment, and FMTS plays a critical role in that.
FMTS holds functional responsibility for technical services within the Armed Forces, which includes monitoring technological advancements in order to foresee future needs, as well as proposing changes and improvements.
There are exciting development opportunities for those with a technical interest, both at a basic and advanced level. FMTS educates officers, specialist officers, and civilian employees in technical services across all branches of defense. Additionally, it trains soldiers in logistics.
FMTS operates all over Sweden, from Revingehed in the south to Boden in the north