View Vacancy - Maintenance assistant ( SWE18.167a)

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

The British Embassy in Stockholm is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Maintenance assistant.

The role sits within the Corporate Services Team and reports directly to the Deputy Corporate Services Manager. You are responsible for delivery of maintenance and repair works; in line with guidance issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Roles and responsibilities:

Routine maintenance and inspections, repairs and minor project works for office, residential accommodation and grounds are carried out in an effective and efficient manner. Liaising with internal stakeholders and contractors as necessary.

Perform, document and record Estate Property Inspections and Hazard Risk Assessments for Residential and non-Residential accommodation.

Office & Events set up: Event Support at the Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence.

Other: Relief driver

  • 3-5 years documented experience of similar tasks (credentials are required to be presented at interview stage)– janitor/handyman or with facilities –management.
  • Working knowledge of ventilation, heating, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Service oriented and able to manage clients expectations.
  • IT literate ie proficient in using Microsoft office Suite.
  • Proactive and flexible with a “Can do attitude”.
  • Positive and flexible outlook.
  • To be highly organised and a team-player.
  • The ability to speak and write both English and Swedish.
  • A clean driving license.
  • Practical painting and building experience, knowledge of TAC system used to monitor heating system.

27 April 2018
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Sweden
Stockholm
British Embassy
1
28 May 2018

International working environment and L&D opportunities available to you.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Please note that being a Locally Employed staff by the British Embassy will not give access to be registered with the Swedish population registry. According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs the locally employed staff should be either Swedish citizens or permanent residents, i.e. registered with the population registry before starting the employment. For more information please consult:

http://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/#FEmplyoment

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

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 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.