View Vacancy – TWG Electrician S1 – (23/24 NR)

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View Vacancy – TWG Electrician S1 – (23/24 NR)

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.

Job Category
1

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory
1

Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
1

Main purpose of job:

To safely perform electrical installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to Low Voltage (LV) equipment & installations across the British High Commission estate in and around Nairobi and on occasion overseas in accordance with Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance and standards.

Roles and responsibilities:

Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to electrical breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner
Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable to LV domestic / housing electrical works and light industrial / commercial plant and equipment
Take ownership of electrical projects, repairs and producing technical reports within accurate time frames for completion of works
Safely perform electrical testing and produce electrical installation condition reports or electrical installation certificates as required and on completion of works
Lead and mentor colleagues in electrical methods including design, installation, inspection & test
Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties
Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others
Identify materials required and create work package(s) for refurbishment, improvement, renewal and re-wire to ensure the electrical installation meets the electrical compliance standards of the FCO, the current edition of BS7671, Kenyan electrical regulations & requirements where applicable and any other relevant standard(s)
Produce comprehensive bills of materials and estimates of costs for high quality electrical components, labour and materials
Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build
Typically duties may include: Routine electrical maintenance (LV), electrical design for small projects, electrical construction, test & inspection, undertaking full building re-wires, fault finding, consumer board & distribution board replacement, repairs to installations, installation of circuit accessories, industrial control panel repairs / modification, repairs and replacement to wiring in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk plant

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

On occasion the job holder may be required to supervise contractors

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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Certificate in electrical installation from a recognised government institution
3 years of experience in electrical installation and maintenance work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and experience in low voltage electrical installation inspection and testing
Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
Hold a current full driving licence and be a safe competent driver (accident free for three years)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the electrician role
Knowledge to read and understand blue prints

Required behaviours
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Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline
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16 April 2024

Grade
1

Type of Position
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Permanent

Working hours per week
1

44 hours

Region
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Africa

Country/Territory
1

Kenya

Location (City)
1

Nairobi

Type of Post
1

British High Commission

Number of vacancies
1

Salary
1

KES 113,397.73 monthly

Start Date
1

1 May 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment
1

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

18th Edition BS7671:2018 requirement for electrical installation

Additional information
1

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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