View Vacancy - AUH - Caretaker S2

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

The British Embassy Abu Dhabi has a vacancy for a Caretaker for a fixed term contract of one (1) year. This role is split across two sites in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.

In Al Ain, you will be responsible for the general up keep of the Embassy Bungalow. This may require weekend work and staying overnight in Al Ain. There is a caretaker bungalow for the jobholder to use whilst at the location in Al Ain.

In Abu Dhabi, you will be part of the Technical Works Group (TWG), providing support to local maintenance requests and reporting to the Maintenance Officer based in Abu Dhabi. 

 

Duties and responsibilities:

- In Al Ain

  • Maintain the interior and exterior of the Embassy Bungalow, keeping all areas clean and tidy and ready for guests.
  • Perform and oversee routine maintenance tasks, including contractor oversight, to up keep the Bungalow.
  • Ensure that the Bungalow is safe and secure and that all gates and fences are intact.
  • Maintain garden and outdoor areas, keeping it free from stray animals.
  • Manage the bookings and keeping the visitors log up to date.
  • Forwarding visitor records on a monthly basis to Finance in Abu Dhabi.
  • Before arrival of guests, ensure that the refrigerator and air conditioners are working and switched on.
  • Ensure all linen is laundered in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that emergency information is displayed at the entrance table by the front door.
  • Assist guests with local information as required.
  • Ensure the bungalow is thoroughly cleaned pre-arrival and post-departure of all guests.
  • Manage and maintain maintenance logs on site as directed by the Maintenance Officer
  • Report all necessary maintenance requirements to the Maintenance Manager.
  • Liaise with local municipal authorities as and when required.
  • Arrange a stand in caretaker when going on leave, subject to authorisation.
  • Do monthly check on all fixtures and fittings and write a monthly report for submission to the Maintenance Officer.

- In Abu Dhabi and other general works

  • Perform minor repair/ maintenance work at the Bungalow and in the Abu Dhabi compound in consultation with the Maintenance Officer.
  • Participate in the Embassy emergency planning process and assist as required in responding to any crisis.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. 

 

Key competencies required:

  • Managing a Quality Service - Trying to improve the quality of service, taking account of customer needs and requirements in your work area. Organising time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
  • Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility for your own actions. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing well with set-backs.
  • Making Effective Decisions - Knowing when to ask for advice and make decisions about your own work, using previous experience of similar situations.
  • Previous experience in any of the following: Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning System, Painting, and Civil Works.
  • Ability to identify ad hoc maintenance requirements essential for facility management services.
  • Ability to manage day-to-day maintenance and support requests and other additional tasks.
  • Good English language skills, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly.
  • Sound interpersonal skills. Demonstrates courtesy and consideration in dealing with staff and other stakeholders.
  • Good organisational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritise tasks.
  • Team player who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
  • Good IT and computer skills. Ability to use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
  • Holds a recognised trade qualification (technical trade certificate or diploma) in any of the following: Electrical, Refrigeration, Mechanical, Civil Technology.
  • Knowledge of health and safety principles.
2 December 2021
S2
Fixed Term, Full-time
38
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
British Embassy
1
AED
4,527
16 January 2021

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including: 25 days of leave per annum; on-site swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities (subject to temporary COVID-19 restrictions).

Salary is at AED 4,527 per month.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. Whilst there is a caretaker bungalow for the jobholder to use when on location in Al Ain, no other accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Standard working hours are from 07:30 to 15:06, including a lunch break of 36 minutes, from Sunday to Thursday.

The successful candidate should also be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence-Based Questions section of the online application form.

Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (local time) on 02 December 2021. 

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.


Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two months.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted. Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances. 

 

The British Embassy Abu Dhabi is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.