Job type: Full-time
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services) Job Subcategory Estates Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, is seeking a self-starter, versatile and energetic person to join our Technical Works Group (TWG) Team as a Plumber. The TWG team is part of Estates Team responsible for the maintenance and building work for the High Commission’s Office and Residential properties.
We are looking for highly motivated individual who is committed to service delivery and working as part of a team. They will need to quickly familiarise themselves with the High Commission’s working practices and policies, but also find creative and pragmatic solutions to challenges. They will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and willing to learn.
Roles and responsibilities
- To install, maintain, and repair of plumbing fixtures, pipes, and water systems.
- To have ability to define property blueprints to evaluate layout for plumbing installations and other systems.
- To perform cutting, welding, and assembling of pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures.
- To perform a thorough inspection and testing of plumbing systems for safety, functionality, and code compliance.
- To collaborate with contractors, construction workers, and electricians to meet plumbing requirements.
- To clean and disinfect domestic water tanks and services.
- To conducti water treatment services.
- To process knowledge on installation and maintenance of water plants and swimming pools.
- To participate in learning and development activities that develop personal effectiveness and assist in improving performance in the role.
- To be ready to attend or participate in the delivery of Out of Hours call out service in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- To work subject to deadlines involving changing problems, circumstances or demand.
- To perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Having college, trade school education from reputable institution.
- 2 years minimum experience
- Experienced and ability to attend and rectify plumbing faults and emergencies.
- Reliable, detailed oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling several tasks.
- A thorough understanding of the plumbing industry and code compliance.
- Efficient skills and knowledge in using plumbing tools and testing equipment
- IT Literate.
- Ability to manage own time and workload.
- Having clean and valid driving license
- Health and Safety certification/courses
- Experienced and ability to attend and rectify plumbing faults and emergencies.
Learning and development opportunities
- FCO Mandatory Courses
- Other learning and development opportunities
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
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.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
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 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
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