Support Technician

Support Technician (SZ2 – Internal & External

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

Apply before: 15 November 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Nepal Kathmandu BGN(K)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

Support Technician is responsible to support the DIO (Nepal) mission by assisting various tradesperson to carry out planned, response maintenance tasks and new works as directed by the line managers.

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 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 in shift system.

Job description/Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventive maintenance and minor repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment and systems such as building wirings system, pumps, water heating and hot water system, gas, refrigeration, catering equipment and electrical power tools.
• Dismantle mechanical and electrical equipment and identify any faults, rectify and reinstall as required.
• Interpret minor drawings and specifications including risk assessment (also dynamic risk assessment) and method statements for the tasks required.
• Conduct before and after inspection of tools and equipment you are using and report any faults as required.  
• Safely operate electrical power and mechanical tools such as industrial hammer drill, all kinds of drill machines, fixed pipe thread cutting machine, fixed drill machine and portable metal cutting electrical tools.
• Take measurements and fabricate the electrical conduit and trunking in accordance with BS7671 wiring regulations and design specification.
• Taking precautions, install cables on the electrical conduit and trunking in accordance with BS7671 wiring regulations and design specification.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding as per instruction and safely work on height including Mobile Elevating Working Platform as required.
• Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mower, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, saw pruner and other cutting tools etc to support Groundsman for the maintenance of grass and trees, as required.
• Carryout minor plumbing and pipe fittings such as Galvanized Iron and Plastic pipes in accordance with L8 requirements and specification.
• Identify sewerage drain blockage and rectify as required.
• Provide good level of technical assistance to various tradespersons in their normal duties such as installation of electrical fittings, HVAC equipment, plumbing, sanitation and construction work.
• Be ready for being a skilled person for various disciplines such as confined space and working at height in accordance with JSP 375 safe system of work.
• Assist office business as and when directed by line managers.
• 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. Support Technician 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’ experience as multi trade technical person/apprentice or have proven experience in relevant trade as described in job description.

Qualification:

• Academic – SLC/SEE
• Technical – Preferably have CTEVT’s level II trade qualification in Electrical / Mechanical / Construction field or equivalent qualification from other Technical School/College/Institute
• English – Good Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Good Written and Spoken

You will be assessed on your English language skills and Technical Test to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.

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).

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

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 66,242.00 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.
• 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:

You will be assessed on your English language skills and Security/Physical 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. 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 Form.
• Please include “Job Advert 0119” in your subject line.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of December 2025 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN).

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