View Vacancy - Electrician
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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Estates
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The Technical Works Section of the British Embassy in Amman is seeking an individual for the position of an Electrician, Grade – S1.
Purpose of the job:
We require a highly skilled electrician with high workmanship quality but will also be expected to carry out all technical related jobs as needed. It is also necessary to have skills and good levels of customer service experience. The candidate will be a key member of the technical works section to maintain the embassy estate encompassing various offices and domestic properties in the Embassy compound and leased properties off compound. You are expected to work to UK standards and electrical regulations, as instructed.
Main Responsibilities:
Roles and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Installing, repairing, replacing electrical equipment as required and diagnose/ rectify electrical faults
Testing & Inspection of Electrical Installations and equipment
Working on single and 3 phase electricity installations
To be able to read circuit drawings
Work to and comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation
All other technical related jobs
The candidate will be required to present evidences past work experiences from previous employers and will be asked to demonstrate his skill in the Embassy workshop.
The candidate will be required to be on call for emergency call-outs.
Key Competencies and Required Skills:
Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
Managing a Quality Service - Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
Delivering at Pace - Delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
Demonstrating Resilience - This is about helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential:
Good communication skills in English and Arabic language
Minimum 3 years of journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and control power and electrical distribution systems.
Secondary of electrical school is required.
Candidate must know how to install circuits and electrical apparatuses, diagnose electrical problems in circuity.
Candidate must have a very good technical understanding of major building electrical system, panel boards, lighting and power outlets, equipment and control wiring.
Full Driving Licence valid in Jordan.
Technical diploma from a Governmental authority
Organisational skills.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable:
Experience in general maintenance work such as Roofing/ Windows/ Locks/ Electrics/ Tiling/ Carpentry/AC maintenance.
Experience in general maintenance in Fire system.
Required competencies
Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Demonstrating Resilience
Application deadline 10 March 2021
Grade S1
Type of Position Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week 37
Region Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory Jordan
Location (City) Amman
Type of Post British Embassy
Number of vacancies 1
Starting monthly salary (JOD) 769
Start Date 1 April 2021
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The position is full-time, at 37 hours a week with considerations of flexibility depending on circumstances.
Pay is on the Embassy S1 scale, with a salary of JOD 769 per month. Please note that your salary will be paid gross and you are expected to comply with your tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the local authorities. If exceptionally you are not liable to pay Jordanian tax, you will receive a net salary which is minus the deduction of an equivalent level of local tax. Further information on this will be given to candidates at interview if necessary.
The package includes an on-call allowance of JD 144 per month.
The package includes a good level of health insurance and a friendly, English-speaking work environment. We offer opportunities to develop professional skills through our Learning & Development offer. Leave entitlement is 25 days (on pro rata basis) plus 14 public holidays.
This position is offered on a full time, permanent contract with a desired start date of 1st April 2021.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-days probationary period.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
Receive the appropriate level of standard security clearance;
Have (or be willing to obtain) the right to live and work in Jordan. Candidate's residence permit and work permit, and the expense to obtain them, will be their own responsibility.
Additional information
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A (300 words) covering letter/statement of suitability outlining the competence and experience required.
** (Applications that do not include the above stated information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Time) on_10th March 2021.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for interview/assessment will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed 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 and reference checks.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The British Embassy Amman is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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