Mess Cleaner

Mess Cleaner (SZ1 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 17 June 2025

Ref No: 102; Issued date: 02 June 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal

British Gurkhas Nepal Kathmandu BGN(K)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

The Mess Cleaner is responsible to clean The BGN Combined Mess (rooms, mess toilets, corridors, staircase, bar area, tables, chairs and frames) daily.

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 (including weekends).

Job description:

• Maintaining cleanness of The BGN Combined Mess (Yatri Niwas & Kathmandu mess) on daily basis.
• Bedding and changing bed sheet of rooms as required and cleaning on daily/weekly basis.
• Assisting and coordinating with the Mess Waiter during the absence of Mess Manager.
• Polishing all the brass items which are in the mess.
• Checking the rooms’ amenities on daily basis.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors on daily basis and stores on weekly basis.
• Dusting and wiping down surfaces like tables, chairs, shelves and countertops.
• Emptying trash bins and replacing liners.
• Cleaning restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors and restocking supplies toiletries liaising with Mess No 1 (supervisor).
• Disinfecting high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches etc.
• Any other task directed by the Mess Manager.
• This is not an exhaustive list.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Reporting any breakages, losses of room belongings to Mess manager / Mess No 1.
• Being available for the functions which occur in last hours to maintain the cleaning.
• Securing the mess property at the end of the day.
• Carry out other duties as directed by Mess Manager/Mess No 1/Waiters.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the Mess Manager.
• 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. Mess Cleaner 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. The individual 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)

You must have:

• Basic understanding of spoken instruction in English and Nepali language.
• Proven experience and training are essential for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently with good sense of customer service.
• Work experience and SLC/SEE education is essential.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques for different surface (wood, glass, stainless steel etc.)
• Understanding of chemical use and dilution (safe and effective usage)
• Knowledge of waste segregation and disposal methods to maintain hygiene and sanitation.
• Should have attention to detail checking corners, under furniture, high-touch surfaces and leaving no streaks on glass/furniture/mess properties.
• Discipline and Time management is the must where you should have the ability to follow a cleaning/duty schedule without reminder.
• You should have good knowledge of Health and Safety, First Aid and General knowledge of mess accommodation with ability to lift, bend and move for long hours and carry equipment safely.
• Teamwork and Adaptability - you should be able to work well in a team and adjust to changing routines or special events.
• You will be assessed on the list above to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
• Having a Hospitality Qualification is an advantage.

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
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

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

To qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process, you will be assessed on your:

• English Language Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• House Keeping
• Knowledge of Cleaning Techniques
• Health and Safety Awareness and Physical Stamina
• Communication Skill

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 Maximum 400 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.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be:
  • Emailed to: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Please include “Job Advert 102” in your subject line.
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of June 2025, at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) camp in Kathmandu.

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-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk