Driver

Driver (SZ2 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 07 July 2026

Ref No: 142; Issued date: 23 June 2026

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Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) ]

British Gurkhas Nepal BGN

Nepal

No of Vacancies: 3

2 X British Gurkhas Nepal BGN (Kathmandu)

1 X British Gurkhas Nepal BGN (Pokhara)

Applicants are advised to apply only for locations that are convenient and suitable for them. Please tick the appropriate location in the Application Form before submitting the application.

About the job:

Introduction:

Driver is responsible to safely transport visitors and passengers as well as various goods, store items and other materials to and from different locations in a timely manner. His responsibility also includes arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicles and planning routes based on road terrain and traffic conditions.

In BGN, our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army. 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 opportunity 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:

1. Driving is to be done only when it is authorised to do so, and he must comply with Road Transport Movement Regulation – Joint Service Publication 800 (JSP 800) Chapter 10 (MOD Policy). He is to keep the record of his daily Driving Hours and not to exceed maximum daily driving and working hours in no circumstances.
2. Carry out Vehicle Fault reporting procedure and chain by the individual as necessary.
3. Carry out routine service and maintenance of vehicle as directed by Assistant Mechanical Transport Officer/Workshop Foreman (AMTO/Wksp FM).
4. Keeping security of the vehicle both inside and outside the camp.
5. Responsible for cleanliness of the vehicle – preparing it for formal inspection as directed by AMTO.
6. Responsible for the possession of proper driver and vehicle documents i.e. driving licence/Form Mechanical Transport 600 (FMT 600) and signed F/MT 1001A (VUR) and vehicle document.
7. He is to be familiar to drive heavy vehicle including PCV and take responsibilities of load and passengers. He is to ensure the safety of the passengers and the vehicle while parking outside of the MOD (Ministry of Defence) premises.
8. He is to be familiar with the Speed Limits, Road Traffic Accident (RTA)/Breakdown procedure and documentation.
9. He is to be smartly dressed at all the time.
10. Deliver water and fuel in married quarter routinely.
11. Account Equipment Table (ET) and Miscellaneous Account (MSA) items as per Equipment Table.
12. Account and maintain all Complete Equipment Store (CES) item in accordance with CES list.
13. He is responsible to ensure the use of seatbelts and child restraints.
14. He is to ensure the roadworthiness of the vehicle prior to start the journey and must clean and refuel the vehicle on completion of the task.
15. He is responsible to fix all L1 jobs where possible and report to Detail Clerk/ AMTO/ VMs if the vehicle is non-Taskworthy.
16. Responsible for end of month vehicle close down procedure (i.e. close work tickets, refuelling vehicles) and return the W/Ticket to detail clerk.

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. Driver is to follow 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:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience as a skilled driver with general knowledge of Driver’s Hours regulation
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanical system.
• Knowledge of Road Traffic Collision (RTC) procedure
• Navigation skills
• Knowledge on Complete Equipment Schedule and safe and correct use of these equipment
• General knowledge of oil and lubrication
• Basic knowledge of servicing and maintenance check of the vehicle
• Preferred IT literate having knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Words/Excel/Outlook).

Qualification:

• Academic – Minimum Secondary Education (SLC/SEE)
• Technical – Driver must have valid Nepalese driving licence Cat A, B, F, G.
• English – Medium level of Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Medium level of Written and Spoken

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview).

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 70,223.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds i.e. EPF and CIT (optional).
• Public holidays 10 days and Annual leave 25 days (Annual leave will be increased to 30 days after completing 5 years of service).
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependants.
• Child allowance for 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 those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know:

Security and Medical Check:

Successful candidates must meet the security and medical requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal. Pre employment medical check will be carried out by BGN.

Selection process details:

You will be assessed on your English language as well as job-related knowledge and skills through Theory and Practical to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.

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)

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 this Application Form.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
• Please include “Job Advert 142” in your subject line.
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the end of July 2026 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN).
• Shortlisted Candidates will ONLY be contacted for further selection process.

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