6 jobs in Revingehed

Markverkstad Syd, Revingehed Seeking Weapons Technician

We are in a growth phase and are now looking for a weapons technician! Do you have previous experience in technology and a strong interest in technical work? Do you enjoy varied tasks? Then this could be an exciting job for you! Markverkstad Syd With us you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks that contribute to making Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust, and with us you will have both individual responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the opportunity to maintain a good balance between work life and private life. Markverkstäderna, MvE, is a unit within the Army Staff, AST, that performs maintenance on the Swedish Armed Forces' ground equipment, air base equipment, and provides technical system support. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, disassembly/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adaptation, and material inspection. The Markverkstad unit delivers services according to customer requirements. You will be part of Markverkstad Syd, which operates in Tofta, Revingehed, Ronneby, and Karlskrona, and has approximately 160 employees. Want to know more about what Markverkstad does? Check out this link: https://youtu.be/jDWtiZdUfSk Main Duties As a weapons technician, you will primarily work with preventive and remedial maintenance/repairs of weapons and optics. You will be part of a group of 14 employees, of which 5 are weapons technicians, and you will report to the Detail Chief Special. Since the department also supports other units in Sweden with support and maintenance, some travel is included in the role. We will offer internal training on systems and equipment as we work with unique products. Work involving hardened plastics occurs in the workplace and requires health examinations. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications At least completed two or three-year upper secondary school with a focus on technology or equivalent competence acquired through professional experience that the employer deems equivalent Experience with similar work Computer skills with knowledge of the MS Office package, primarily Word and Excel Good knowledge of technology and troubleshooting Category B driver's license Personal Qualities You are a team player who works well both independently and in a group. As a weapons technician, you are structured, decisive, and make correct assessments and priorities. You are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt to a changing environment. We are also looking for someone with a positive attitude toward work and the organization, and who is willing to learn and develop your technical skills. We place great importance on personal qualities and suitability for the position. Meritorious Experience with maintenance of weapons, optics, or precision mechanics Relevant experience working as a technician or mechanic in a similar field Training from Swedish Armed Forces in weapons systems, sensors, or optics Experience from the Swedish Armed Forces and its procedures and support systems Experience and knowledge of workshop operations and material maintenance in the Swedish Armed Forces Forklift certification Category C or CE driver's license Other Information Employment form: permanent position with 6 months probation Employment degree: full-time, daytime – varying working hours may occur Work location: Markverkstad Syd/Revingehed Start date: as soon as possible after agreement The position also requires travel and service assignments, both domestic and abroad. This is a civilian position. Information About the Position Detail Chief Rickard Karlsson: [email protected] Trade Union Representatives AST OF: Birger Hedman OFR/S: Tony Svensson Saco-S: Karin Gällmo SEKO: Irene Ström All can be reached at phone 08-788 75 00 Application Deadline We welcome your application by 2026-06-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter in which you explain why you are suited for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. Information About the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: The Swedish Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense in light of a deteriorating international situation and new defense policy focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and control relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibility, improve conditions for mission-based tactics. The Swedish Armed Forces is built on 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security vetting with record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you advance in the selection process, you must always present certified copies of certificates and credentials. Calls from external recruitment companies and sales representatives are discouraged.