View Vacancy - Deputy Manager Technical Works Group - A2

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

Main purpose of job:

With the help of a medium sized team to run all the Electromechanical and Civil tasks professionally by maintaining safe working practices. Report to Manager TWG

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Responsible for the efficient planning of the mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair personnel`s work load, ensuring value for money and completion of preventive maintenance in line with schedules
  • The planning of follow up corrective actions minimising equipment down time and Implement countermeasures to minimise reoccurrence of faults
  • Responsible for overseeing the maintenance/ test and inspection schedules, logs and registers are kept up to date and of a high quality.
  • Providing an element of cost, programme, safety and build ability advice on proposed major maintenance & improvement works
  • Take actions to correct recommendations made in Health and safety and property inspection reports.
  • Supervise medium sized team of technicians in order to deliver maintenance activities within the compound, offices and residential buildings
  • A good knowledge of construction trades and the ability to monitor all aspects of construction sites on-compound. Manage outsourced works and services
  • Assist in completing an asset register of all plant and equipment
  • Manage relations with utility companies’ i.e. KE, PTCL, KWSB, SSGC etc.
  • Supervise Store keeper activities and ensure all inventories and activities are in accordance with FCO Policy
  • The timely arrangement of materials for projects and maintenance activities to limit delays.
  • Support and drive FCO Health & Safety Policy and initiatives within the technical workforce
  • To keep up to date with and have an awareness of new products and improved working methods that can add value by improving quality and reducing costs.
  • To assist with the training of staff in health and safety Standards and regulations.
  • Plan development of staff practical and technical skill to include capacity building.

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

Essential on arrival:  

  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
  • Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Fully competent in Microsoft Word & Excel, Microsoft Outlook
  • Civil works experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience maintenance of Electromechanical and Civil services
  • Project Management
  • Strong communicator in both English and Urdu languages
  • Middle management experience

Desirable:

  • NEBOSH Health & Safety: IGC1 / IGC2 / IGC3 or equivalent
  • Health & Safety compliance within the workplace and office
  • Good Team leader
  • Delivering FM maintenance throughout the workplace
  • Auto CAD (preferred but not essential)
23 November 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
48
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Karachi
British Deputy High Commission
1
PKR
99,416
1 January 2018

Salary Details:

For BHC candidates, the Local BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, Basic Salary will be ­­­­­­PKR 99,416 per month.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

To Apply: 

Each application is considered on its own merits, but the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory security clearance. Applicants must be willing to undergo the clearance procedure, and your application should set out your nationality and places of residence for the past five years.

Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.

(a)     Complete the Online Application Form

(b)     Attach a detailed CV

(c)     Complete the Motivation section in the online application form (no more than 600 words) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by ­­“23rd November’17” midnight.

Please Note:

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly. 

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.