View Vacancy - Mason- S1, Karachi

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)
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, the start date of employment mentioned in the advert is tentative, subject to normal business of British High Commission. All recruitment campaigns will remain open for applications, we will progress the recruitment process as swiftly as possible and continue to review all applications, monitor progress and developments. We will be in touch with you for the interviews/ should there be further updates on the application, however given the circumstances, kindly expect some delay in response and please reach out to SAAD.Recruit@fcdo.gov.uk , if you have any further questions.

It is a fixed term position for 3 years.

Main purpose of job:

Accompanied with junior mason and labourers, can lay building materials including concrete and bricks, and can construct or repair surfaces or structures. Can work in conditions include restricted movement, tuff environment or some time in unfavourable conditions, lifting or carrying heavy objects by maintaining safe working practices. Report to Deputy Manager TWG.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The job includes:

  • Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work.
  • Fabrication, alteration, repairing and maintenance of walls, sidewalks, street curbs, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, drains and other structures or surfaces. 
  • Laying of blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans or drawings.
  • Determine work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans or drawings.
  • Lay out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and hand tools.
  • Cut or break blocks or bricks and concrete using hammers, jack hammer, drills or hand tools.
  • Operate crate vehicle.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

  • Responsible for casual skilled or semi-skilled labour (Daily Wages) that vary depending on project for planning, staffing, controlling.
  • Responsible for all masonry related tools, equipment and material storage and management.

 

  • Knowledge of related tools, masonry techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Skills in construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
  • Five years’ masonry or bricklaying experience; or,
  • Middle class school education certificate; or,
  • One year certificate in technical training program in masonry/ bricklaying from any recognized institute; or,
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Language requirements:

Language: English and Urdu

Level of language proficiency required: Intermediate level  in Urdu and beginner level in English is acceptable 

30 November 2021
S1
Fixed Term, Full-time
48
36 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Karachi
British Deputy High Commission
1
PKR
PKR 65,271 per month
20 December 2021

Salary Details:

For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be ­­PKR 65,271 per month.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best

Please quote "Mason – S1, Karachi" in the subject line and send your updated CV to SAAD.Recruit@fcdo.gov.uk by 30th November 2021, midnight (Pakistan time zone).

OR 

You may send your CV to: British Deputy High Commission -   Block-5 Clifton, Karachi- 75600, Pakistan to be received on or before 30th November 2021.

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission

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. 

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.

The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.