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  • Posted: Oct 31, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 10, 2016
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    Our Political Section is responsible for political relations between the UK and Nigerian Governments. They monitor the political situation in Nigeria and seek to strengthen the bilateral relationship. The Consular Section at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, and our consular network throughout the country, provide assistance to British natio...
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    Generator Technician

    Ref: 23/16 ABJ

    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, 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: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

    Job Subcategory: Estates

    Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 

    Main purpose of job:

    Manage the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective maintenance services   across the estate to ensure the safety, reliability and operational effectiveness   of all generators and control systems in compliance with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Health and Safety (H&S) requirements practices and procedures.

    Roles and responsibilities / what will   the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

    • In consultation with the Technical Works Supervisers manage the effective and   efficient maintenance of generators and control systems in the new office building in Abuja and all compounds across the consolidated residential estate.
    • Ensure that all generators and control systems are kept in good order and are   regulalry inspected and maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCO Standards.
    • Ensure the provision of all emergency call out services to generators across the estate.

    Essential qualifications and experience

    • Qualified (City and Guilds or equivalent) service engineer capable of working on generators up to 500KVA
    • Minimum of 5 years experience in fault-finding   and servicing of diesel engines and generators.
    • Professionally trained in: electrical engineering, power electronics systems, electromechanical, mechatronic engineering.
    • Technical understanding of  synchronised control systems
    • Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills.
    • Understanding of UK Health &  Safety regulations
    • Manual handling experience and working  with automatic refuelling systems.
    • Excellent communication skills, with a flexible, adaptable approach to working.

    Desirable qualifications and experience 

    Required competencies: Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

    Application deadline: 1 December 2016

    Grade: A2 (L)

    Type of Position: Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

    Type of Post: British High Commission

    Starting monthly salary: N 360,778

    Start Date: 1 December 2016

    Method of Application

    Other benefits and conditions of employment 

    Full time position, core working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.

    Additional information 

    • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
    • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
    • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
    • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
    • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
    • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
    • Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits. 
    • Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
    • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
    • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
    Interested and qualified? Go to British High Commission on fco.tal.net to apply

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