Jobs at British High Commission

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

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Ref: 22/16 ABJ

Job Description

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 ensuring 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 the new office building in Abuja and all properties across the consolidated residential estate of some 110 plus units of accommodation.
• Ensure that all properties are maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCO Standards.
• Ensure that all primary estate equipment and systems, generators, water processing plants, pumps etc are kept in good order, inspected and maintained on a regular basis.
• Working with the Estate Manager manage a running programme of repair and refurbishment to ensure that all residential properties are properly prepared and ready for occupation.
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme across the estate.
• Manage the allocation of manitenance work and contracts to external providers ensuring value for money (VFM) through properly tendered and competitive contracts.
• Ensure the provision of all emergency call out services across the estate.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Knowlegde of UK building standards and Health & Safety systems
• Understanding of modern PPM methods and setting up these systems in a working building.
• Minimum of 5 years Experience of managing a team to deliver a quality service in a high pressure environment
• An effective communicatior in English both verbally and in writting.
• An ability to think on their feet and be flexible in their approach to problem solving
• Demsontrate good interpersonal skills
• A self starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Understanding of UK working practices including BS7671
• Familiar with Health and Safety Policy Documentation
• Relevant certificates or qualifications
• Good organisational and IT skills – capable of working quickly and accurately

Required competencies

Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline: 10 November 2016

Grade: B3 (L)

Type of Position: Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Starting monthly salary: N 493 127

Start Date: 1 December 2016

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Ref: 24/16 ABJ

Job Description

Job Category

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Manage the electrical equipment and systems within the new office building and on all properties across the estate to ensure safety, reliability and operational effectiveness 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?:

• Perform replacement on diagnosed faulty electrical elements of machines including motors, relays, and switches; and set-up sensing mechanisms, utilizing hand tools
• Carry out diagnosis and correct or replace malfunctioning electronic units like the printed circuit boards.
• Carry out diagnosis and ensure replacement of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic components of equipment and machines which are faulty.
• Carry out repairs on all site equipment including pumps/ generators / HVAC / switch gear lighting and power circuits.
• Render assistance and manage contractors’ roles for electrical duties
• Render assistance in administration and regulation of the duties of tradesmen and other trades.
• Organize safe maintenance principles for regulating and scheduling breakdowns.

Essential qualifications and experience

• City and Guilds qualified preferably advanced certificate: ONC/HNC
• 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
• Understanding of UK health, safety and environment regulations
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, adaptable approach to working.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Possession of good eyesight and able to ascend stairs and ladders
• Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates

Required competencies

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

Application deadline: 1 October 2016

Grade: A2 (L)

Type of Position: Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Starting monthly salary: N 360,778

Start Date: 1 December 2016