View Vacancy - Furnishings Assistant S3 x 3 (44/17 NR)

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

Main purpose of job:

The Furnishings Assistant will be responsible for the safe delivery, collection and moving of furniture and accessories within the office and the large residential Estate.  They will also be responsible for the cleaning of properties before a new tenant moves in and general upkeep and cleaning of the furnishings stores.

Roles and responsibilities :

  • Delivering of furniture and stationary around the BHC office, including setting up of meeting rooms as per Kenquiry details.
  • Delivering, moving, arranging and cleaning of furniture for official residential properties. Ensuring that care is taken while moving furniture and white goods. At all times recording/bar coding items as and when they leave/return. Including recording delivery/removal notes at all times
  • Deep cleaning and furnishing properties as per FCO guidance taking care of all H&S guidance.
  • Preparation, delivery and collection of domestic float for both office and residences
  • Routine maintenance of the furnishings stores and surrounding areas ensuring they are orderly, clean and free from hazards.
  • Working as part of a team in preparing properties for occupation
  • Reporting back to the furnishings supervisor any issues or items damaged missing from properties.
  • Driving furniture canter and/or minibus with goods to BHC properties around Nairobi; taking care to ensure no damage is caused to the goods in transit. 
  • Update Pyramid and Kenquiry in the absence of the Furnishings supervisor.
  • Assisting other teams in the Mission with any heavy lifting, moves on an as need basis
  • Deputising for the furnishings supervisor on a rotational basis with other associates during periods of absence
  • KCSE Certificate
  • Prior experience working in a warehouse
  • Valid B C E Class Kenya Driving Licence with clean driving record
  • Attention to detail and initiative, as well as good customer service skills
  • Good team player skills
  • Proficient written and spoken English
  • Heavy lifting capability (up to 45Kg)

15 December 2017
S3
Permanent
Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
British High Commission
3
KES
52 961
1 February 2018
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  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
  • It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent 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-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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