Unexploded ordnance disposal specialist
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Spiez
- Company
- Esercito svizzero - Comando Istruzione Cdo Istr, Postfach, 3003 Bern
- First posted
Spiez | 80-100%
Your contribution
- Remediation of explosive devices in the former Mitholz ammunition depot and on other suspicious surfaces in Switzerland
- Detection, identification, recovery, and disposal of explosive devices
- Compliance with quality and safety standards in professional ammunition disposal
- Support in drafting ammunition documentation, instructional concepts, and bases for troop trials
What distinguishes you
- Completed apprenticeship with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET) or equivalent qualification, preferably in a technical field
- Swiss Army recruit school completed
- Driving license at least category B
- Impeccable reputation
- Availability for irregular working hours
- Proactive personality, ability to work in a team, high physical and mental resilience
In summary
Are precision, safety, sense of duty, and responsibility as important to you as they are to us? If you want to contribute to the disposal of ammunition, keep your cool in difficult situations, and work in a team, you are the right person for us!
Information sessions:
- 17.08.2026: Bülach barracks, LG1/0002, 19:00-20:00
- 14.09.2026: Mannschaftskaserne Bern, seminar room 021, 19:00-20:00
- 16.09.2026: Online via Microsoft Teams, 19:00-20:30, <https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/373542897571448?p=PTDpQgBcdByOYfz2dr>
- 30.09.2026: Schulhaus Mitholz 251A, 3717 Blausee-Mitholz BE, 18:00-20:00
Registration: kamir-triage.lvbgrabc@vtg.admin.ch (mailto:kamir-triage.lvbgrabc@vtg.admin.ch) Application by 02.10.2026; start of employment: 01.04.2027. Assessment: calendar weeks 46 / 48. Fixed-term position for three years. In case of suitability, possibility of permanent employment and continuous training in ammunition disposal. For further information, please contact: Triage KAMIR, 058 468 16 71, kamir-triage.lvbgrabc@vtg.admin.ch (mailto:kamir-triage.lvbgrabc@vtg.admin.ch)
What we offer
- Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
- Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and consider different points of view.
- Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.
All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)
Your commitment to safety and freedom
The Instruction Command (Cdo Istr) is responsible for instruction within the Swiss Army -- from recruitment to general basic instruction to officer training -- regarding both militia and professional soldiers. It includes Higher Officer Training, Army Personnel, five training formations, the Instruction Center, and the specialized Women in the Army and diversity service. One third of the approximately 2350 employees is active in civilian professions in scientific, technical, medical, psychological, administrative, or sporting fields and contributes to success alongside professional soldiers.
The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations across the entire national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions.
Complementary information
Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers numerous advantages. Convince yourself by consulting the site esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).
Questions about the workplace
Triage KAMIR
+41 58 468 16 71
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