View Vacancy - Carpenter (10/17 LOS)

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

Main purpose of job:

To carryout completion of a various job tasks involving general carpentry, finish carpentry, framing, and formwork to assist with the completion of Projects. Job responsibilities will also require performing general labour duties when requested.

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

  • Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
  • Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties, including: circular saw, table saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, ramset, drills, and other tools used for measuring, cutting, fastening, and drilling
  • Prepare layouts and build foundations
  • Build walls and install partitions
  • Assist in building decks and fences
  • Assist in framing for concrete installation projects or labour for projects
  • Assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding
  • Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting
  • Inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
  • Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work
  • activities and calculate requirements
  • Complete and submit daily paperwork reporting time and job costs
  • Comply with all company policies and regulations
  • Work in accordance with all health and safety laws and regulations
  • To carry out other job assigned by TWS/Foreman
  • Completion of secondary school, City and Guilds qualified /vocational or technical training(Any evidence of apprenticeship  training)
  • Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in general carpentry, finish carpentry, framing with outstanding and technical aptitude
  • Have knowledge of standards working practices
  • Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various job task
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and without supervision as part of a team
  • Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous p
  • Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally
26 June 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
12 months
Africa
Nigeria
Lagos
British Deputy High Commission
N 263, 239
1 August 2017
  • Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
  • Successful candidates not resident in Country 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.
  • The British Deputy High Commissionill never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.