Career

Generations of experience. A future built together. At Erik Thun Group, you’ll find stability, purpose, and a crew that’s got your back — wherever you work from.

Career at Erik Thun Group

A steady course, powered by people.

At Erik Thun Group, we’ve been navigating change for generations — always with the same compass: long-term thinking and genuine care for the people who make it all happen.

We’re a family-owned company, and that spirit runs deep. Whether you work at sea or on shore, you’ll find an environment built on trust, responsibility, and teamwork. Many of our colleagues have been with us for decades — a fact we’re proud of and a testament to how we do things. Through highs, lows, and even economic storms, we stay the course together.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a company where:

  • Decisions are made quickly — and your ideas actually matter.

  • Everyone takes responsibility — because we trust you to do your job well.

  • Community isn’t just a word — it’s how we work, on board and in the office.

Life Onboard

Our vessels are known for their strong sense of camaraderie, high safety standards, and efficient operations. You’ll be trusted to take initiative, use your expertise, and play an important role in a crew that truly functions as a team.

Life Ashore

Our offices are run much like our ships — efficiently, with short communication lines and plenty of trust. Here, you’ll have real impact, close collaboration across departments, and the opportunity to grow with us for the long run.

Check out our current openings below — or simply reach out if you’d like to be part of our journey. 

Current Openings

Chief Human Resources Officer

Do you want to shape and develop company culture while driving HR strategy and operations? Erik Thun AB, a family-owned shipping company based in Lidköping, is looking for an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer to lead personnel matters, recruitment, work environment initiatives, and policy development.

What you’ll do:

  • Support managers in HR matters
  • Oversee payroll administration
  • Drive work environment and ESG initiatives
  • Lead recruitment and competence development

What we’re looking for:

  • HR education or equivalent experience
  • Solid knowledge of labor law and collective agreements
  • Experience in recruitment and employee development
  • Strong communication skills in Swedish and English

Apply by January 25, 2026 through Nexer Recruit.

Apply here.

Interim Head of Communications

Erik Thun AB is looking for an interim Head of Communications to lead and coordinate internal and external communication in line with the group’s goals and values.

Key responsibilities:

  • Drive communication strategy and brand implementation
  • Manage press, PR, and media relations
  • Publish content (LinkedIn as main channel)
  • Develop website structure and content
  • Plan and execute customer and partner events

What we’re looking for:

  • 3+ years in communication/PR, preferably B2B
  • Excellent writing skills in Swedish and English
  • Experience with press work, social media, and web
  • Strong project management skills

Apply by January 25, 2026 through Nexer recruit.

Apply here.

Join Our Crew

Dry Cargo

If you’re duly certified and interested in joining our Faroe-flagged dry cargo fleet, send your CV to our Crewing Department at seaapplication@spfthun.fo. Moa and Petra will get in touch when a suitable position becomes available.

On our Dry Cargo vessels we have the following positions;
Master | Chief Mate | Watch keeping officer | Chief Engineer | Able Seafarer | Cook

Tank

MF Shipping Group takes care of the quality, technical and crewing management of our Tank vessels, please apply here: Working at | MF Shipping Group

 

"I’m 62 and still love what I do
- not many can say that."

Even though Erik Thun Group is a large company, it feels small-scale – familiar, helpful, and loyal. Being captain feels like running your own little company at sea, and when you go home, you can truly disconnect.

– Per Fransson, Captain, M/V Tidan

Our vision remains unchanged:

“A sustainable Swedish partner over generations.”

We are guided by values of being long-term, responsible, and committed—principles that shape every vessel we launch and every partnership we build.