Labour

Labour (SZ1 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 17 December 2025

Ref No: 122; Issued date: 03 December 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 BGN(Pokhara)

Nepal

No of Vacancies: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

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

In BGN, our civilian staff 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/Responsibilities:

• General Cleanliness of BGP Camp areas, offices, and ablutions.
• Support British Gurkhas Pokhara and its departments on various tasks and operations manager during SFAs March In/Out preparation tasks.
• Provide support for loading and unloading the ISO containers and Trucks.
• Assist Clothing and General Storeman on day-to-day basis as ordered by the Line Manager.
• Exchange of Accommodation stores to/from married quarters.
• Responsible for cleanliness of (SLAs, Transit) Block and associated areas.
• Carryout any other duties as directed by Operations Manager.
• Assist the Ops Manager during major functions and recruiting periods.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of BGP camp.

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 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 1 year of work experience in related field. (eg. Porter)

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

You will be assessed on your English language skills and Physical fitness 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
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 47,885.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF) & CIT (Optional).
• 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.

Medical Check

Your employment with BGN is subject to clean Medical Examination reports for BGN Civilian Staff Employment.

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. 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.
• Please include “Job Advert 0122” in your subject line.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: Bgn-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will be rejected and will not be considered.
• Selection will take place by the January 2026 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