Civilian Heavy Vehicle Driving Instructor at Boden Artillery Regiment

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Sveavägen, Boden, Sweden

Do you want to use your expertise in driving education in an organization that makes a difference for Sweden? As a driving instructor with us, you will have the opportunity to combine your professional knowledge with an important societal mission. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will gain responsibility, development, and challenge. All this with an employer that encourages balance in life and good health. Implementation Department, G037 As a civilian heavy vehicle driving instructor at Boden Artillery Regiment A 8, you will be part of the regiment's vehicle training resources. You will have the opportunity to complete internal courses with the goal of being revalidated as a military driving instructor, enabling you to train on the vehicles we use. Main Responsibilities As a heavy vehicle driving instructor, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on traffic and driving education, primarily on heavy vehicles as collective driving education. You will train on vehicles such as cars, minibuses, trucks, and trucks with trailers. After completing internal training, you may also train on terrain vehicles, wheel loaders, and motorcycles. Your responsibilities include: Conducting theoretical and practical driving instruction on heavy vehicles. Training and instructing students according to applicable regulations and training plans. Assessing student knowledge and skills. Planning and following up on training activities. Contributing to the development of traffic and driving education. Maintaining and following up on training materials and vehicles related to the operations. Participating in other military activities and training. The Swedish Armed Forces is in a strong growth phase, which means that operations and work tasks may develop over time. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Approved driving instructor certification Competence to train on heavy vehicles Valid B driver's license and driving authorization for categories C, CE Good computer and systems skills Excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing Personal Qualities To succeed and thrive in this position, we believe you enjoy working with others and have a talent for building good relationships. You have the ability to think long-term and see the bigger picture. Through a holistic perspective and a structured approach, you contribute to well-founded decisions and the organization's continued development. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS QUALIFICATIONS Many years of professional experience as a driving instructor for heavy vehicles. Driving authorization for categories A, D ADR or YKB instructor certification For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that are in place. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Information Employment Type: Permanent position. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for employees who are not already employed by the agency. Employment Level: Full-time Work Location: Boden Start Date: January 11, 2027 or by agreement. This is a civilian position and will include a war placement assignment. To meet the Swedish Armed Forces' requirements for physical standards, physical training is part of your work tasks. Working hours are primarily scheduled during daytime, but work in the evenings and on weekends may occur. The position may also involve occasional travel with overnight stays. Information About the Position Tommy Helin, 070-833 43 11, [email protected] Information About the Recruitment Process Lisa Bäckström, 073-093 58 06, [email protected] Trade Union Representatives, reach via switchboard at 010-825 10 00 Seko Försvar: Susanne Thunberg Försvarsförbundet: Annelie Forshage, [email protected] SACO-S: Sture Sundqvist, [email protected] Officersförbundet: Janne Almgren Application We welcome your application by September 25, 2026. Your application should include a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suited for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions. A work test may be conducted as part of the recruitment process. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information About the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit: Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Swedish Armed Forces' center of excellence for indirect combat operations. The regiment preserves and develops competencies, equipment, and methods for future capabilities to detect and engage targets at long distances with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - directing air support against ground targets, and for weather services within the Army of the Swedish Armed Forces. Combat in winter environments is a special competency for the unit in Boden. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that impact other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness benefits, and good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with record checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime positions. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope 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 employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must be presented. Calls from external recruitment firms and sales representatives are not welcome.