Labourer

Labourer (SZ1 – Internal and External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before: 10 June 2025

Ref No: 100 Issued dates: 26 May 2025

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: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

The primary purpose of the Labourer is to assist the Pax and Freight Supervisors with movement assistance required at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA).

In BGN, Civilians Staff underpin and facilitate Gurkhas recruitment into the British Army and provide welfare services to wider BGN community.  We believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our organisation.  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.

Job description:

• Assisting entitled passengers (inclusive of School Children Visit (SCVs), Duty Visitors, Compassionate, VIP/VVIPs) with baggage handling and immigration as required at TIA (both Domestic and International terminals).
• Assisting passengers independently in case of absence of the Asst Pax Supervisors as detailed by Pax Supervisor/Team Lead.
• Loading/unloading stores into the BGN and Customs bonded warehouse as directed by the Air Freight handling Supervisor or Asst Freight Supervisor.
• Any other duties as directed by Line Manager.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the offices and immediate surroundings to a hygienic standard as directed by the Team Lead or Supervisors of Mov Det TIA.
• Assisting with freight include FPO mail handling at TIA.
• Any other duties as detailed by the Team Lead.

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.  The Labourer follow the instruction given by Line Managers, adhere to job description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team.  The individual must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.

You must have:

• Good written / spoken skills in both English and Nepali language.
• Basic knowledge of commercial airlines, travel agents, Customs, immigration and airport security procedures in Nepal.
• 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, 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 will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Click the link for details.

Success Profiles

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

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 47,885.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing three years of service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for the employee and limited reimbursement for immediate family members (spouse and children).
• Child allowance of NPR 3,000.00 per child 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 Health and Safety at work and Physical fitness to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.

This vacancy uses Success Profiles to assess your Behaviours and Experience.

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 Maximum 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this Application Form.
• Please include “Job Advert 100” in your subject line.
• 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 month of June 2025.

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

Contact point for applicants:

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