Plant Technician
Details / requirements:
Plant Technician (SZ2 – Internal & External)
British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Apply before: 25 March 2026
Ref No: 137; Issued date: 11 March 2026
Contents:
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location:
HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)
British Gurkhas Pokhara
Nepal
No of Vacancies: 1
About the job:
Introduction:
Plant Technician is responsible to support the DIO (Nepal) mission by operating and maintaining the mechanical and electrical plants such as hot water boilers, borehole, sewage treatment, water treatment plant and water heating plant etc.
The civilian employees are critical assets to HQ BGN, as they collectively contribute towards organisational mission for Gurkha Recruitment to the British Army and Gurkha Contingent
Singapore Police Force. 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:
- Operate and maintain all fixed electrical and mechanical plants in the BGP estate, example, water treatment plant and distribution equipment, boiler, softener plant, swimming pool plant, and water heating plant installed at different locations in the estate.
- Operate and maintain Sewage Treatment Plants and Boreholes.
- Carry out inspection, service, adjust and overhaul all components of the system in Heating Hot and Cold Water System for the plants of area of responsibility in accordance with L8:2000 Regulations (Control of legionella bacteria in water system) and UK Water Supply Regulations, as amended. Carry out flushing of little used water outlets laydown in flushing regime.
- Co-ordinate and record external testing of drinking and swimming pool water.
- Carry out basic chemical testing of drinking and swimming pool water such as chlorine, pH, cyanuric acid, alkalinity, hardness, & temperature and maintain accurate records.
- Take the relevant immediate action (laid down in the BGN water safety plan) if the max / min chemical parameters of the drinking water supply are breached.
- Maintain and record the drinking water storage level and report to the line manager if the water level is near the minimum level.
- Operate Godwin pump when required.
- Maintain adequate fuel levels for boiler plant.
- Maintain Operating Logbooks for all fixed electrical and mechanical plant.
- Update the relevant Planned Maintenance Logbooks as per Schedule ‘C’ 005 as required.
- Work in hazardous area where presence of chlorine, acid and other hazardous chemicals are.
- Support line management in their tasks, including deputising for them when required.
- 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. Plant 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 2 years of proven experience and training in the operation of a Water Treatment Plant or be able to demonstrate competence as a Plant Operator.
Qualification:
- Academic – Minimum SLC/SEE education
- CTVET’s level II in relevant technical disciplines such as plumbing etc.
- Technical
- Have a good working knowledge of water treatment and testing.
- Have a good working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a water heating plant (Boiler Plant).
- Be capable of conducting a wide range of chemical tests on water samples, using a Palin test kit.
- English – Good Written and Spoken
- Nepali – Good Written and Spoken
You will be assessed on your English language skills and Practical 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).
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits & Working Environment:
- Salary 66,242.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
- Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
- Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
- Public holidays 10 days and Annual leave 25 days. (Annual leave increased to 30 days after 5 years.)
- 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 Practical 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 0137” 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 not be looked at.
- Selection will take place by the month of April 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