View Vacancy - Plumber AA (03/25 HRE)

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

Main purpose of job:

The Technical Works Group of the British Embassy  is seeking  to recruit an experienced plumber with a minimum  of 5 years hands on experience post apprenticeship training. The successful candidate is expected to carry out planned preventative maintenance, repairs, installations and routine plumbing works at British Embassy Harare properties including the Residence, main office compound and other facilities.

Roles and responsibilities:


  1. Carry out mandatory planned preventative maintenance and water system disinfection to UK specifications
  2. Domestic and industrial repairs of plumbing installations
  3. New plumbing installations 
  4. Trouble shooting and repairs on blocked plumbing systems.
  5. Make recommendations for plumbing installations improvements.
  6. Proactively identify plumbing maintenance needs and address them immediately.
  7. Supervise external contractors to ensure good working practices and compliance to BE polices and UK specifications
  8. Ensuring plumbing systems meet safety standards and regulations
  9. Effectively communicating with clients and team members
  10. Carry out minor repairs in other technical fields as required
  1. 4 years Apprenticeship trained class one plumber
  2. A recognised plumbing qualification to diploma level or equivalent.
  3. Current clean driver’s licence.
  4. 5 years hands on experience in a similar position
  5. IT skills essential
  6. Strong oral and written communication skills 
  7. Excellent customer service skills
  8. A good appreciation of electrical systems.
  9. Metal fabrication a distinct advantage.
  1. Ability to work cohesively as part of a technical team.
  2. Good listening skills and ability to follow instructions.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
18 June 2025
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Permanent
35
Africa
Zimbabwe
Harare
British Embassy
USD 1 997,99 subject to tax and other statutory deductions
monthly
4 August 2025
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Harare are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Zimbabwe.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
  • 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.    
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • Information about the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
  • Successful candidates not resident in Zimbabwe will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
  • Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
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  • Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.