View Vacancy - Ground Maintenance (NOR22.487)
The British Embassy in Oslo is part of the worldwide UK diplomatic network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are seeking to recruit a Ground Maintenance operative, who will be able to provide professional grounds keeping services at the Ambassador’s Residence and Embassy compound. The Grounds Maintenance operative will be responsible for keeping the grounds neat and tidy, general landscaping, gardening, snow clearing as well as basic routine maintenance/cleaning of all landscaping equipment. We have a large Residence garden in our property and a large recreational area that require regular maintenance.
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- Grounds keeping experience;
- Experience to operate small tractor;
- Knowledge of safe working practices and use of general maintenance equipment;
- Valid Driving License;
- Fluency at a B1 (both oral and written) in English;
- Fluency (both oral and written) in Norwegian.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law.
The Embassy offers a wide-range of learning and development opportunities. There is an opportunity to develop knowledge of trade policy mechanisms, and access to FCDO Diplomatic Academy, with encouragement to undertake the Trade Practitioner course.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Norway and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.