Wednesday, November 9, 2011

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION PLUMBER JOB IN KENYA (112k)

Office Notice No 34 – Vacancy – TWG Plumber

A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission (BHC) for a Plumber. The job is graded at LE IV for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.112, 882.00 per month before deduction of tax.  Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and to take account of the tax they would have paid.

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Technical Works Group, which provides technical support on property issues, health and safety issues, and provision of routine maintenance to BHC and its large residential estate.  He/she should be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills.

The main duties include :
Carry out plumbing maintenance and repairs to the British High Commission and our large residential estate.
Maintenance of Chiller plants and or Air Conditioning. Prior experience of this would be would be advantageous.

Installation and repair of domestic plumbing and borehole pumps, booster pumps pressure tanks and Geysers.
The applicant will be customer focussed with excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition he/she will be on an out of hours on call rota.

Required Skills and Qualification
At least 3 years experience as a Plumber a formal plumbing qualification (Preferably Government - trade test 1).
Experience of both Industrial and Domestic plumbing works.
Knowledge and experience in handling pumps, tanks and associated equipments.
Ability to work independently.
Must have a valid, clean driving licence.  
The applicant will be customer focussed with excellent written and verbal communication skills in addition he/she will be on an out of hours on call rota.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or HIV status provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.

Application:

The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya

Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE IV Plumber Vacancy" should be forwarded to the following address:

Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
PO Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi

Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk   

Applications should be received on or before 11th November 2011.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.


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