Labour

Labour (SZ1 – Internal and External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before: 05 March 2024

Ref No: 70; Issued date: 19 February 2024

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ BGN

British Gurkhas Nepal (Kathmandu)

Nepal

No. of Vacancies: 2

About the job:

Introduction:

Labour will work under the BGN (British Gurkhas Nepal) Kathmandu QM (Quarter Master)’s department and will be responsible for cleanliness, unloading, loading freight/ goods.  He/she should possess the right training, skills, and experience in loading, carrying goods safely. QM department is to provide manpower services to ensure that BGK can carry out its core functions in support of its mission and operations up to the British Standard.

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. 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:

• Cleanliness of BGN Kathmandu Camp areas, offices, and ablutions.
• Support British Gurkhas Nepal Kathmandu and its departments on various tasks and during March In/Out preparation tasks.
• Provide support for load and unload the ISO container and Trucks.
• Exchange of Accommodation stores to/from married quarters.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of tankard water to hirings daily as per the daily roster.
• Support G4 to tidy up the contingency store/ORP store and assist during contingency exercise.
• Carryout any other duties as directed by the QM Soft Facility Manager (Line Manager).
• Responsible for general cleanliness of BGN Kathmandu camp.
• This is not an exhaustive list.

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. Labour 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 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. You will be assessed on your Health and Safety at work knowledge and Physical fitness to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process. Candidates with Secondary Education (SLC/SEE) with reasonable standard of English language and relevant experience are preferred.

Behaviours:

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

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

Benefits& Working Environment:

• Salary 44,338.00 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:

• ‘50% time’, personal development every Wednesday. This provides each BGN employee the opportunity to study, exercise, learn, or share their skills with their colleagues.
• ‘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 Physical fitness test to assess the suitability of the candidates for the role.

Candidates will be required to provide work related 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 500 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.

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 in last week of March 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