Carpenter

Carpenter (SZ3 – Internal & External) Pokhara

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Apply before: 24 Mar 2026

Ref No: 136; Issued date: 10 March 2026

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Pokhara BGP

Nepal

No of Vacancies: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

Carpenter is responsible to support DIO (Nepal) in the day to day running of the estate with regards to carpentry works that will include duties such as taking measurements, drawing up plans for proposed works, sourcing materials, preparing estimates, crafting and craving the furniture with fine detail work and/or utmost sturdiness and quality and undertaking site visits.

The civilian employees are critical assets to HQ BGN, as they collectively contribute towards organisational mission for Gurkha Recruitment to the British Army and Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police Force. In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 40 hours per week.

Job description/Responsibilities:

• Plan carpentry and joinery tasks from sketches and working drawings.
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
• Safely and efficiently operate wood working planner machine, circular saw machine, and central dust extraction system. Carryout regular maintenance cleaning of these machines.
• Safely and efficiently operate small electrical portable power tools.
• Prepare timber and other materials for use (cut, shape and smooth), manufactures joints, use adhesive, produce windows, door frames, door linings and internal joinery fitments.
• Lay out floorings, roofings or drywells ensuring they are levelled and compatible.
• Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.
• Craft furniture with fine detail work and/or utmost sturdiness and quality.
• Inspect places (carpentry, fixed furniture's and guttering etc) and conduct repairs or maintenance as required via help desk process.
• Build scaffolding and other construction structures.
• Apply little physical effort and normal dexterity to heavy physical effort or the very highest level of dexterity dependent upon the type of job.
• Work in workshops, confined spaces, work at height, accommodation quarters, commercial buildings and hot and humid kitchens.
• Support line management in their tasks, including deputising for them when required.
• Any other tasks commensurate with grade and competence, as directed by line management.

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Carpenter follows the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team.   Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty. Must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

Work Experience:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter for minimum of 3 years or have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Carpenter for minimum of 5 years.
• Proficiency in using all relevant hand and power tools for Carpentry trade.

Qualification:

• Academic – Minimum SLC/SEE education
• Technical – Hold minimum CTEVT’s level 2 qualification/s in relevant Carpentry field or from another Technical School/College/Institute
• English – Good Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Good Written and Spoken

Proven experience, qualifications, and training from reputed institute is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently.

You will be assessed on your Carpenter skills through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at pace
• Changing and Improving

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 91,289.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT (Optional)).
• Public holidays 10 days and Annual leave 25 days. (Annual leave increased to 30 days after 5 years.)
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents. 
• Child allowance up to 18 years.
• Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all terms and conditions and pay-related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know:

Security Check:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal

Selection process details:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Success Profiles (Please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

You will be assessed on your Carpenter skills through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use the Application Form.
• Please include “Job Advert 0136” in your subject line.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of April 2026 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) Pokhara.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk