Plumber

Plumber DIO(N) (SZ3 - Internal & External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before: 16 October 2025

Ref No: 115; Issued date: 28 September 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

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

Defence Infrastructure Organization (Nepal) (DIO(N) British Gurkhas Nepal, Kathmandu provide technical/ engineering support to British Gurkhas Nepal, Pokhara BGN(P) & British Gurkhas Nepal, Dharan BGN(D). Carry out installation, repair, maintenance, inspection, service, troubleshoot, adjust and test on a large variety of plumbing work and systems such as hot and cold-water generation, treatment, storage, distribution systems and including drainage systems in support of the DIO (Nepal) mission.

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/ Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspection, service, adjust and overhaul all components of the system in Heating Hot and Cold-Water System in accordance with L8:2000 Regulations (Control of legionella bacteria in water system) and UK Water Supply Regulations. (Necessary training on regulations will be delivered upon employment).
• Interpret simple plumbing drawings and produce the required task from these documents.
• Carryout installation works of water heaters including heat pumps, thermal solar water heating system, oil fired water heating system and electric boilers as per relevant UK laws. (Necessary training on regulations will be delivered upon employment).
• Safely and efficiently operate small electrical portable power tools, thread cutting machine, oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding and static bench power tools (training will be provided if required).
• Carry out planned maintenance of water heaters, various types of water treatment plant and equipment's, hot and cold-water distribution system in buildings as well as maintain up to date Logbooks of maintenance tasks carried out.
• Organize and manage your own tasks, problems, rectification of faults using a range of technical knowledge including scope to make minor alterations to work processes in order to achieve quicker or better results with little or no supervision of line manager.
• Work in workshops, confined spaces, water contained vessels, accommodation quarters, commercial buildings, and hot and humid kitchens throughout the BGN Estate located in Kathmandu with periodic visit to Pokhara and Dharan as required.
• 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.   Plumber follows the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. 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:

Work Experience:

• Proven experience of 3 years as a Plumber in hotels, resorts, business/office complex, hospitals, apartment buildings.
• Proven experience, qualifications, and training is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently.

Qualification:

• Good written/ spoken English and Nepali language skills.
• 2 Year Pre-diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering or Civil Engineering from reputed institutions in Nepal.

You will be assessed on your Plumber skills through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Click this link: Success Profiles

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Salary 91,289.00 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 Checks:

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:

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)

There will be practical test to access your technical skills and English Language test suitable to the grade/role.

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.

You will be assessed on your competency through an assessment including written, practical and interview test.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this BGN CS Employment Application Form.docx
• Please include “Job Advert 115” 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.
• You will be informed if you get sifted for this job for further assessment in near future.

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

Contact point for applicants:

Email: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk