Boat Crew Member (Fixed-term employment as needed 2026-2027)

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is seeking Boat Crew Members (fixed-term employment as needed) with placement at one of our nine pilot transport areas Working as a Boat Crew Member As a Boat Crew Member, you are responsible for conducting maritime transports and, where applicable, land and ice transports. The work includes maintenance and care of the Swedish Maritime Administration's property and equipment. The position includes participating in sea rescue operations, for which we offer specialized training. Operations run 24/7 year-round. As an hourly substitute, you need to be flexible and ready to step in when needed, which may be during daytime, evenings, and weekends. The pilot boat is staffed by two Boat Crew Members, one as captain and one as mate/deckhand. To serve as mate, you must have at least Certificate of Competency Class VII and complete internal training. To serve as captain, you must have at least Certificate of Competency Class VI and complete internal training. Who Are You? You must meet the following requirements: - At least Certificate of Competency Class VII (not limited to inland waters) - At least Chief Engineer Certificate Class VIII - Basic Safety Certificate - At least ROC Certificate - Medical certificate for seafarers (unlimited maritime deck service) - Category B driving license (manual transmission vehicle) - Good proficiency in reading and speaking Swedish and English - Good proficiency working in maintenance systems It is advantageous if you have: - Good proficiency in operating small vessels (approximately 10–40 meters in length) - Certificate of Competency Class VI We place great importance on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive, and approachable in your interactions, and who works well with others. You see what needs to be done, take your own initiative, and take responsibility for your tasks. You are flexible, solution-oriented, and have strong communication skills. The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security vetting with background check may be conducted before a job offer is made. You must provide evidence of qualifications, certificates, and medical certificate by attaching a current maritime service statement from the Swedish Transport Agency. Why Choose the Swedish Maritime Administration? The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing state-owned company within the transport sector. Our working environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and maritime activities in accordance with decisions by Parliament and the Government. Our business concept is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnership for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant working environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is self-evident that you act in a professional, open, and committed manner. Our work is based on the state's core values; we also actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and consider it self-evident that you share our view. How and When? This recruitment concerns several fixed-term positions as needed, which will be filled by agreement starting October 5 and lasting a maximum of 12 months from the start date. Selection for interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period, so please register your application early. Indicate in your application which station location(s) you are applying to: - North (Luleå, Skellefteå, Örnsköldsvik) - Central (Sundsvall, Söderhamn, Gävle) - Stockholm (Kapellskär, Sandhamn) - East (Landsort, Oxelösund) - Southeast (Gotland, Oskarshamn, Kalmar) - Southwest (Halmstad, Helsingborg, Falkenberg) - South (Karlshamn, Malmö) - Gothenburg (Gothenburg) - West (Marstrand, Lysekil) Information: Pilot Transport Area Manager North, Alf Lind, 010-478 61 57 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager Central, Fredrik Sundqvist, 010-478 51 86 or [email protected] Acting Pilot Transport Area Manager Stockholm, Björn Andreasson, 010-478 46 30 or [email protected] Acting Pilot Transport Area Manager East, Simon Bonnevier, 010-251 81 58 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager Southeast, Anna Erman, 010-478 61 51 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager Southwest, Johan Grönholm, 010-478 55 53 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager South, Erik Hansen, 010-478 54 85 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager Gothenburg, Fredrik Tyrén, 010-478 54 69 or [email protected] Pilot Transport Area Manager West, John Christoffersson, 010–478 51 95 or [email protected] Trade Union Representatives: Seko Ib Bergström, Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, all reachable via our switchboard 0771–630000. Application: Register your application, together with a current maritime service statement from the Swedish Transport Agency to verify medical certificate, qualifications, and certificates, by October 13, 2026. File Number: 26–05173 (North), 26–05174 (Central), 26–05175 (Stockholm), 26–05176 (East), 26–05177 (Southeast), 26–05178 (Southwest), 26–05179 (South), 26–05180 (Gothenburg), 26–05181 (West) The Swedish Maritime Administration makes continuous and active choices regarding exposure and recruitment support in each recruitment. We therefore decline direct contact from advertising sales representatives, staffing and recruitment companies.

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