Labourer

Labourer, DIO(N) BGK (SZ1 – Internal & External)

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

Issued date: 15 October 2026

Ref No: 152; Last date: 05 November 2026

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Kathmandu (BGK)

Nepal 

No of Vacancies: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

Support the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Nepal, DIO(N) mission by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment across workshops, plant rooms, storerooms, offices, and the DIO(N) BGK yard. The post holder will provide general labour and basic technical support, assist visitors, contractors, and tradespersons, and carry out other duties as directed by line management to ensure the effective delivery of estate operations.

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:

• Maintain cleanliness of DIO (N) offices, workshops, storerooms, plant rooms, tearoom and ablutions using appropriate cleaning supplies.
• Remove and dispose of waste and scrap materials from offices, workshops, and storerooms, ensuring appropriate segregation and safe disposal at designated waste collection points in accordance with established procedures, health and safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Safely transport, handle, and move tools, equipment, materials, and spare parts between the DIO(N) yard, workshops, storerooms, and work sites, ensuring compliance with manual handling procedures, health and safety requirements, and safe working practices at all times.
• Assist tradespersons with the assembly, dismantling, handling, and transportation of access equipment, including scaffolding and ladders.
• Assist tradespersons in the cleaning, care, and basic maintenance of plant, machinery, tools, and equipment, under the supervision of Trade and Store Personnel.
• Escort and facilitate access for DIO(N) visitors, contractors and suppliers within the BGK estate, ensuring BGN Policy.
• Collect, distribute, and deliver official correspondence, documents, and records across the BGN estate as directed by line management.
• 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 with BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. The labourer 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 2 years of work experience in the related field.

Qualification:

• Academic – Secondary Education (SLC/SEE)
• Technical – Proven experience, qualifications, and training is preferable for the role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently
• English – Good Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Good 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 53,814.00 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 dependents.
• 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:

Candidates successful in the interview 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 skills and Physical fitness test 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. Written personally and not by others or AI, on how best you can add value to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).

Please note: All interviews for this position will be conducted in English. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their English language proficiency during the interview process.

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 152” in your subject line.
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place in December 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