View Vacancy - Plumber - TWG A1 (01/21 FT)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates

Main purpose of job:

The Technical Works Group (TWG) - Plumber Should be capable of carrying out plumbing works, installation,new and repairs, tests and inspections on existing water systems including completion of testing and inspection sheets.

Roles and responsibilities :

  • He/she should be able to carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and day to day maintenance (DDM) in all one HMG estates ( offices and residential buildings) as required.
  • He/she should be able to work towards agreed schedules and time scales and complaint with FCDO regulations.
  • He/she should be able to communicate to the estate officer and/or Estates Manager of any problems encountered on site.
  • He/she should be familiar with the required health and safety standards governing the plumbing role.
  • At least 3 years experience in a Government or Parastatal or Diplomatic mission or an International organisation as a plumber or water and Sanitization engineer with technical experience.

  • Able to prioritise a heavy work load and works well under pressure

  • Excellent organisational skills.

  • An open and approachable manner.

  • Should be Proactive

  • Customer focus

  • A very good knowledge of plumbing materials and Suppliers
  • Quality and consistent service with technical expertise

25 May 2021
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Permanent
35
Africa
Sierra Leone
Freetown
British High Commission
1
SLL 2,493,405.84
2 August 2021

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • First Aid Training

  • Health and Safety training

  • Previous experience either as a contractor or employment as a plumber at an International Organisatiion especially HMG office or Estates would be an advantage

  • The British High Commission in Sierra Leone maintains and develops relations between the UK and Sierra Leone. The political section is at the forefront of developing those relations and is an exciting and rewarding place to work. It is a small but busy team team enabling us to work closely and collaboratively across the the High Commission. Being a proactive, enthusiastic team player is essential for the role. It also offers the chance to be innovative, build networks, represent the UK and work strategically with colleagues to design programmes and events that will take forward our bilateral relationship with Sierra Leone.

  • The role also offers the chance to learn about the workings of a High Commission and an opportunity to work strategically with colleagues to take forward our bilateral relationship with Sierra Leone. It would suit someone with an interest in politics and international relations and a positive, flexible, can-do attitude.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Freetown are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Sierra Leone.

  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.

  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

  • Obtain the relevant permit

  • Pay the fees for the permit

  • Make arrangements to relocate

  • Meet the costs to relocation

  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-frameworkPlease note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5.

  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.