Store Assistant and Generator Operator

Store Assistant and Generator Operator (SZ2 – Internal & External

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

November 2025

120; Issued date: 31 October 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Nepal Kathmandu BGN(K)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

Store Assistant and Generator Operator is responsible to support DIO (Nepal) mission by providing efficient support in managing the storage and issuance of materials, tools, and equipment, and to operate and maintain standby generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply when required

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.

Job description/Responsibilities:

Primary role:

• Receive, inspect, and record delivery of materials, spare parts, and tools.
• Issue technical stores to staff on receiving approved store issuance requests and maintain accurate stock records on PROM/PCT system.
• Produce periodic stock report on PROM/PCT system to maintain minimum balance of spare stock.
• Ensure periodic management store check is conducted in time, log and report findings to line management following DIO (N) SOI.
• Assist store accountant to keep the store area clean, organized, secure and compliant with safety standards.
• Collect and distribute all official DIO (N) parcels/packages from the post room.
• Take responsibility for DIO (N) Store in Store person’s absence.

Secondary role:

• After receiving in-house training, provide duty cover for Generator Operator in their absence.
• Perform daily checks on standby generators for fuel level, oil, coolant, and battery condition and report faults, irregularities, or required repairs to the line management.
• Operate standby generators during power outages or when requested during maintenance or tests, maintain logbooks by recording running hours, fuel consumption, various electrical parameters and maintenance performed.
• Support line management in their task, including deputizing for them when required. Other duties as directed by the Line Manager commensurate with grade and competence.

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. Store Assistant and Generator Operator 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’ experience working as store associate or have proven experience in relevant trade as described in job description.
• Similar experience with reputed organisation is preferred.
• Physically and mentally fit and demonstrate aptitude to undertake various demanding physical activities required working as engineering store associate.

Qualification:

• Academic – SLC/SEE
• Technical – Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit and stores accounting packages
• English – Good Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Good Written and Spoken

You will be assessed on your English language skills and IT/Stores Accounting 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).

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at pace
• Changing and Improving

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 66,242.00 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 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 Security/Physical 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 Form.
• Please include “Job Advert 0120” in your subject line.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: BGN-CS-Hiing@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of December 2025 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-Hiing@mod.gov.uk