Foreman

Foreman (Grade – SZ4)

Vacancy Type: Internal & External

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before 01 September 2024

Ref No: 79; Issued date: 15 August 2024

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Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

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Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal

British Gurkhas Nepal (Pokhara)

Nepal

No. Of Vacancies: 1

1 X British Gurkhas Nepal (Pokhara)

About the job:

Introduction:

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (Nepal) (DIO(N)) British Gurkhas Nepal has 68 staff who provide technical/ engineering support to Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dharan.  The department's primary output is the delivery of new infrastructure and the management and maintenance of existing infrastructure, including infrastructure facilities, engineering services and other critical life support infrastructure in support of HQ BGN in Nepal.

In BGN, our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army.   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. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, job share and compressed hours.

All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 40 hours per week.

Job description:

• Carryout day to day planning, estimation, and execution routine, urgent, emergency maintenance works and the delivery of self-delivered/contracted new works in BGN (Pokhara) including preventive maintenance, in accordance with requirements of DIO (Nepal)
• Supervise the delivery and execution of routine, urgent, emergency maintenance works the delivery of self-delivered/contracted new works and preventive planned maintenance to be conducted by DIO (Nepal) staff and contractor in BGN (Pokhara), required.
• Plan, estimate and execute the management and demand for stores and resources for all maintenance, new works and works arising from professional inspections, as required.
• Work on (Property Management Prime Contractor Module) (PROMPCT) software for maintenance cycle and asset management, and update facility jackets on SharePoint, as required.
• Support the DIO (Nepal) management for managing the projects in accordance with PM tools such as Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA), as required.
• Support to manage compliance across the estate through preventive planned maintenance.
• Conduct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) checks for DIO (N) DIO (Nepal) staff.
• Support the DIO (Nepal) for performance management (Catch-up) for tradespersons, as directed.
• Carryout estimating, planning, and managing works arising from Professional Inspections and produce rough sketch, manage stores and forward to complete refurbishment of building facility, as required. Manage stores and forward to complete refurbishment of building facility.
• Carryout task risk assessments for engineering tasks and review ones produced by skilled persons and contractors.
• Work as a DIO (Nepal) key personnel (duty foreman) for managing tradesmen for emergency works arising during off hours as informed by authority.
• Deliver monthly toolbox talks on various areas of expertise, as required.
• Deputize the Executive Officer Level (EO (L)) Tech in his absence, where required.
• Support line management in their tasks, including deputizing for them when required.
• Any other tasks commensurate with grade and competence, as directed by line management.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Manage the works arising from DIO (Nepal) fault report process.
• Support to manage tasks arising from Professional Inspections.
• Support to manage tasks arising from Schedule C (Preventive Planned Maintenance).
• Supervise the work of the number of tradesmen (up to 22) including electricians, plumbers, fridge mechanics, carpenters, fitters, and operators etc. on a daily basis, and report the progress to the management team.
• Supervise the contractor’s delivered work relevant to job description.
• Work on PROMPCT to complete tasks daily.
• Conduct risk assessments and apply them to mitigate the risks associated.
• Update the facility jackets of assets, as 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.   Foreman follows the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team.   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)

Applicant should have sound electrical backgrounds and served a minimum of 5 years as an engineering technician, preferably within electrical/mechanical construction industry, or be able to demonstrate experience up to the equivalent standard. Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of industry experience or Bachelor of Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with same number of years of experience. Candidate should have sound IT skills in Microsoft tools such as Office, Planner, Teams and SharePoint etc.

You should have good written/ spoken English and Nepali language skills.  Proven experience, qualifications, and training is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently. Any other multi-skilled qualifications will be an added advantage. You will be assessed on your competency through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Behaviours:

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 124,539.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
• Child allowance up to 18 years.

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• ‘Catch-Up’ performance review system. An opt-in (or out) lightweight and flexible staff performance review system that is adapted to each team and individual’s unique workload and volume.

Things you need to know: 

Security:

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)

There will be an assessment on language (English/Nepali) and IT knowledge is desirable.

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 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Selection Assessment:

You will be assessed for your English language skills (written & spoken) and practical test through an Assessment. ONLY if you meet the minimum sifting standard for the job as per BGN requirement.  Candidates suitably qualifying the Written English and Practical tests will ONLY be call forward for the Interviews.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Working for British Gurkhas Nepal:

British Gurkhas Nepal embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of September 2024.

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

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk