View Vacancy - Handyman S1 (06/19 DKR)

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:

Carry out general maintenance work in all Embassy properties, working to agreed maintenance programmes and responding to emergency requests as required, to standards required by UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office guidelines.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Complete all required maintenance tasks for all properties within agreed time frames and to agreed standards.
  • Ensure relevant contractors meet the requirements of the contracts in terms of work done and agreed time frames.
  • Manage inventory of all Embassy work equipment, including electrical tools, ladders and steps.
  • Ensure effective supervision of contractors at Embassy properties as appropriate.
  • Carry out duties related to distribution of goods and assets within properties. 
  • Assist in completing and maintaining records of various routine inspections required under Health & Safety regulations.
  • Assist in disposing of assets when needed.
  • Carry out any other duties assigned by the line manager.
  • At least 2 years previous experience in a civil work role to include maintenance.
  • Technical Craft Certificate or proven experience.
  • Good spoken English Language both verbal and written.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Advanced French.
  • Receptiveness, customer service oriented and willingness to do extra miles
  • Senegalese driving license
31 October 2019
S1
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.5
Africa
Senegal
Dakar
British Embassy
1
XOF 363,827 plus XOF 20,800 Transport allowance
2 December 2019

Learning and development opportunities:

  • There are many opportunities to develop with FCO/Civil Service courses that offer world-class training in corporate service provision.  We encourage staff to identify training to improve their performance and aid their career progression, in consultation with their line-manager.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Senegal with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Senegal law to work in Senegal.
  • The British Embassy in Dakar is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
  • Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dakar is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Senegalese employment law.
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.