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View Vacancy – Close Protection Team Driver, Grade – S1, Islamabad
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
Main purpose of job:
Working as a driver as part of the Close Protection Team to provide security that will enable freedom of movement to the principle whilst also representing the British High Commission in a professional manner whilst on duty at all times.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
- Provide Close Protection Driving services to the principles in a professional manner. (80% of the time)
- Close Protection Driving independently and as part of the team
- Perform duties according to the duty roster of the team
- Carry out RECCEs of locations under minimum supervision and be prepared to back briefed line managers and team on findings
- Maintain journey record sheet for the vehicle and as personal record.
- Ensure the documents are maintained and submitted accurately.(Approximate 5% of time)
- Keep vehicle neat, clean and well maintained.(Approximate 10% of time)
- Check engine oil, Brake Oil , Fuel Level , tyre pressure , Lights , washers and wipers and ensure they are fully functional.(Approximate 5% of time)
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Should be able to speak, understand, read and write
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
If not already held required to conduct Armoured Vehicle training course at post or in UK.
Working patterns:
You will be expected to work 48 gross hours per week as per the roster agreed by your LM and Head of section. Timings of the Roster can change and do not necessarily reflect the normal office timings or weekend/public holidays. As this is a shift based job therefore it also attracts a Shift Disturbance Allowance of 12.5% per month.
Essential on arrival:
- Education: Minimum Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Valid HTV licence with 5 – 8 years’ experience as a HTV driver in any reputable organisation
- Minimum 3 years’ Experience in AV driving
- Consummate knowledge about Rawalpindi and Islamabad
- Good knowledge about the various cities in Pakistan (Punjab, KPK, AJAK and GB)
Desirable:
- Desirable: Good Team Player
- Physically fit
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly motivated
- Knowledge and Ability to work in CP environments in flexible mode
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to speak, understand, read and write English
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
21 January 2024
S1
Fixed Term, Full-time
48
36 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Islamabad
British High Commission
1
PKR
PKR 84,986 Per Month
5 January 2024
21 January 2024
For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be PKR 84,986 per month. This salary is non-negotiable.
‘Please note that the current salaries are being dollarized and processed in USD (using a fixed corporate exchange rate from November 2022) to provide cushion against the current external market conditions. This is a temporary measure and is subject to review at regular intervals. The payroll will revert to local currency processing once the external market conditions are normalised.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
“Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’
Please quote “Close Protection Team Driver – S1, Islamabad” in the subject line and send your updated CV to [email protected] by 21st January 2024, midnight (Pakistan time zone).
OR
You may send your CV to: British High Commission – Human Resources Section, Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, P.O. Box 1122, Islamabad by 21st January 2024.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Complete the Motivation and Competency Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 21st January 2024 (latest by 23:55 hours PST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
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.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
Pakistan
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