Plant Technician

Plant Technician (SZ2 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 30 April 2026

Ref No: 140; Issued date: 16 April 2026

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(Kathmandu)

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.

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 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:

• Operation and maintenance of the BGK water treatment works i.e. Rainwater, swimming pool and Drinking water treatment plants. 
• Monitoring and record keeping of underground aquifer by taking dynamic and static water level readings at defined frequencies in the BGK Water Safety Plan. 
• Monitoring and recording differential pressures across various water filtration vessels and conducting back wash of filtration vessels as required. 
• Monitoring the performance of reverse osmosis desalination plant and performing chemical cleaning using citric acid and sodium hydroxide as necessary, taking all necessary safety precautions at required intervals. 
• Monitoring the performance of ion-exchange ammonia removal plant and chemically regenerating with hydrochloric acid as necessary, taking all necessary safety precautions, and ensuring only neutralized solution is discharged as waste by treating it with sodium carbonate. 
• Monitoring and maintaining pH control plant by conducting regular inspections of the plant and preparing sodium carbonate dosing solution as required, taking all necessary safety precautions. 
• Monitoring and maintaining residual disinfection control plant by conducting regular inspections of the plant and preparing calcium hypochlorite dosing solution as required, taking all necessary safety precautions.
• Monitoring the overall performance of the water treatment processes by conducting regular chemical tests on produced water to ensure it is within current UK water quality standards and keeping detailed records. 
• Co-ordinate and record external testing of drinking and swimming pool water. 
• Maintain and record the drinking water storage level and report to the PPM Foreman if the water level is near the minimum level.
• Carry out basic chemical testing of swimming pool water and maintain accurate records, to ensure it is always within current UK water quality standards.
• Take the relevant immediate action (laid down in the BGN water safety plan) if the max/min chemical parameters of the drinking water supply or swimming pool, water are breached.
• Monitoring the overall mechanical performance of diesel fired boiler plants, solar water heating plants and air source heat pump system temperature and flow rates at pre-defined points in the system and keeping detailed records. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operate and monitor Boreholes as required.
• Operation and basic routine maintenance of solar hot water heating plant and associated accessories in Building 7.
• Operation and basic maintenance of Swimming pool solar water heating plant and associated accessories nearby Building no. 9.
• Operation and basic maintenance of Rainwater harvesting, and filtration units in various locations in BGK Camp.
• Carry out inspection, service, adjust and overhaul all components of Heating Hot and Cold-Water System in accordance with UK Water Supply Regulations.
• Operate and maintain on-site Boiler Plant, maintain adequate fuel levels in service tanks for running boiler plant.
• Support line management in their tasks, including deputizing 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 – SEE / Higher Secondary Education (+2/A level)
• Technical
  • Show proof of previous experience in the operation and maintaining the Water Treatment Plant 1-2 years or be able to demonstrate competence as a Plant Operator.
  • Have good knowledge of water treatment and testing, Capable of conducting a wide range of chemical tests on water sample, using a Palin test kit.
  • Have good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a water heating plant (Boiler Plant). 
  • CTEVT’s level I or II in relevant technical disciplines. Plumbing is an added advantage.
• English – Fair Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Excellent 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).

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

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 70,223.00 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.
• 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 140” 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 May 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