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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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Ref No: 08/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates
Main Purpose of Job
- To provide skilled work in the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of refrigeration & air conditioning (ac) equipment and systems at various stations of the estate and systems. Repairs faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and plant.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair air conditioner and other air handling units.
- Carries out preventive maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and systems
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions.
- Install, replace, or repair equipment that has been damaged.
- Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously.
- Perform regular maintenance work on cooling units.
- Make adjustment and do calibrations of thermostatic controls.
- Install new air-conditioning systems and equipment.
- Inspect and maintain refrigerators and ice machines, and chilled water supply systems.
- Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors.
- Repairs faulty Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and Plant.
- Carries out routine checks and logs of the status of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
- To carryout another job assigned by supervisor
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- City and Guilds qualified //vocational or technical training(Any evidence of apprenticeship training)
- 5 years relevant experience with outstanding troubleshooting and technical aptitude
- Have knowledge of standards working practices
- Understanding of health, safety and environment regulations
- Excellent communication skills with a flexible, adaptable approach to working.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and without supervision
- Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally.
Required competencies:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Starting monthly Salary
N263, 239
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Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 25 hours
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates
Main Purpose of Job
- To carryout completion of a various job tasks involving general carpentry, finish carpentry, framing, and formwork to assist with the completion of Projects.
- Job responsibilities will also require performing general labour duties when requested.
Roles and responsibilities / What Will the Jobholder Be Expected to Achieve?
- Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
- Operate various hand tools, power tools, and equipment used to complete carpentry duties, including: circular saw, table saw, router, pneumatic nail gun, ramset, drills, and other tools used for measuring, cutting, fastening, and drilling
- Prepare layouts and build foundations
- Build walls and install partitions
- Assist in building decks and fences
- Assist in framing for concrete installation projects or labour for projects
- Assemble, erect, and dismantle scaffolding
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting
- Inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
- Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities and calculate requirements
- Complete and submit daily paperwork reporting time and job costs
- Comply with all company policies and regulations
- Work in accordance with all health and safety laws and regulations
- To carry out other job assigned by TWS/Foreman
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Completion of secondary school, City and Guilds qualified /vocational or technical training (Any evidence of apprenticeship training)
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in general carpentry, finish carpentry, framing with outstanding and technical aptitude
- Have knowledge of standards working practices
- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various job task
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and without supervision as part of a team
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous p
- Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally
Required Competencies:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Salary
Starting monthly salary: N263, 239
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Ref No: 11/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates
Main Purpose of Job
- The post holder will be expected Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
- Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Carryout electrical preventive /corrective maintenance and repair works to required standard as prescribed by UK Electrical regulation
- Regular health and safety checks/compliance in the BDHC estate.
- Electrical installation, testing & inspection, maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools at all BDHC location to BS standard.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with uk regulations
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Installation and maintenance of washing/drying machines to required standard.
- To undertake call out duties as appropriate.
- Carry out repairs on all site equipment including pumps/ generators / HVAC / switch gear lighting and power circuits
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- City and Guilds qualified preferably advanced certificate: ONC/HNC
- 3-5 years relevant experience with outstanding troubleshooting and technical aptitude
- Have knowledge of UK standards BS7671 and working practices
- Sufficient familiarity with UK schematic and electrical, diagrams/illustrations
Required competencies:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Starting monthly salary
N263, 239
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Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 36.5 hours
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates
Main Purpose of Job
- To undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
- Assist Technical Works Supervisor and Maintenance foreman to ensure effective service delivery by the Estates Team.
- Assist in Day to day control of Maintenance/Servicing/Project works.
- Assist with liaising with technicians, contractors and others
- Assist in providing comprehensive supervision of all works designated to post.
- Assist in Planning and scheduling own and team's work to meet required time lines and outputs through prioritising activities against a daily programme and liaison with appropriate staff.
- Assist Technical Works Supervisor and Maintenance foreman to ensure effective service delivery by the Estates Team.
- Assist in Carryout activity recording such as Leaves, absent from work, sick etc.
- Assist in Carrying out effective filing of all Pre-planned, Routine etc. Documentation in the appropriate manner.
- Ensuring all documentations are properly filled and kept in order
- Carryout documentation of the day to day work request that comes in/Closed
- Responding to day to day emails that comes in
- Assist in attending to the requisition / liaising with procurement to get materials
- Calculations of overtime for the team
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Contributes to the general development and improvement of service.
- Carries out statutory duties related to the post and to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensures a culture of "Safety & Health above all else".
- Work on Property compliance assessment
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Proven Significant and relevant experience in working in an office environment (3 years’ experience)
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and scanner etc.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
- Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
Desirable Qualifications and Experience :
- Experience in facility management is of advantage
Required Competencies:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
Starting Monthly Salary
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Ref No: 12/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates
Main Purpose of Job
- The post holder will be expected to function as a generator technician dealing with day to day workload within the Technical works Group.
Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
- Ensure efficient and effective maintenance services of all Generator sets (Including servicing, troubleshooting, fault finding and repairs) across the BDHC Lagos 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
- Ensure that all generators and control systems are kept in good order and are regularly inspected and maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCO Standards.
- Daily Inspect generators to identify faults, maintain, service, replace parts and repair official generators as directed in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations and schedule
- Provide emergency call out services for generators across the BDHC Lagos estate.
- Working beyond official hours as and when required
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by Estates Foreman.
- Perform all planned Preventative Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical) of all BDHC Lagos Estates generator sets
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified (City and Guilds or equivalent) service engineer capable of working on generators up to 500KVA
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in fault-finding and servicing of FG Wilson diesel engines and generator sets.
- Professionally trained in: Mechanical engineering, power electronics systems, mechatronic engineering.
- Technical understanding of synchronised control systems
- At least an expert knowledge of FG Wilson Generators especially; 2X06 Electronics Engines, 6000 Series control system, Analogue Control system, ATi/CTi Changeover system, Leroy Somers Alternators, Power Wizards Control System
- 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.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure without supervision and as a team
- Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Evidence of Health and Safety Training
- Ability to drive
Required Competencies:
- Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Starting monthly salary
N263,239
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Additional Information
- Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos 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 Deputy High Commissionill never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.
Start Date
1st August, 2017.
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