Vehicle Mechanic Foreman

BGK Vehicle Mechanic Foreman (SZ4 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 05 December 2025

Ref No: 121; Issued date: 21 November 2025

Contents

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Kathmandu (BGK)

Kathmandu

Nepal

About the job

BGN Workshop (WKSP) is to deliver effective intimate Equipment Support (ES) to the British Gurkhas Nepal, to achieve BGN’s Mission. Therefore, to enable this, everyone within BGN WKSP should be Technically Sound, Competent, Proactive, hold good written and verbal communication in English and Nepali, and be an effective Team Player.

BGN Mission: Maintain the firm base in Nepal in order to enable Gurkha recruiting and welfare services.

BGN WKSP Mission: Maintain BGN’s vehicles and equipment to enable the Gurkha recruitment and welfare services across Nepal.

Introduction

BGK Vehicle Mechanic Foreman responsible to the current incumbent of the Warrant Officer Equipment Support (WOES). The Kathmandu WKSP VM Foreman role is responsible for the coordination and management of all maintenance, repairs and inspection of BGN vehicles and other miscellaneous equipment to enable BGN to achieve its Mission. You must complete these tasks ins accordance with relevant White Fleet Technical Documents and Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP). You will be expected to use the Army’s Joint Asset Management Equipment Support programme (JAMES) to record inspections and maintenance. In addition to the above, you must also follow the procedures set out in the Land Equipment Engineering Standards (LEES), Land Equipment User Maintenance Standards (LEUMS), BGN Unit Equipment Care Directives (BGN UECD), BGN Engineering Management System (BGN EMS) and Equipment Standards Regulatory Schedule (ESRS).

The Civilian Staff (CS) working within BGN are critical assets, 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, views and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

We recognise that great minds do not always think alike, and our organisation is 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.

Job description/Responsibilities

• Perform the duty of Foreman, Vehicle Mechanic (VM) Class 1 and Vehicle Inspector (VI) IAW the latest Land Systems Maintenance Engineering Authorities (LSMEA) Level V: Annex A refers.
• Facilitate the Inspection and Maintenance of BGN(K) vehicles and other equipment.
• Record maintenance and inspections using JAMES, or the future replacement.
• Supervise, mentor, and train BGN VM Civilian Staff.
• Forecast Duty Vehicle Mechanic duties and carry out the role in rotation with another Class 1 VM.
• Coordinate roadside assistance to BGN’s broken-down vehicles or provide Level 1 recovery within Nepal on direction from WOES.
• Coordinate repair, maintenance and inspection with relevant departments, and all spares demands through the Unit Repair Spare (URS) Clerk.
• Coordinate with Test & Measurement Equipment (TME) Manager for the calibration of WKSP TME.
• Support BGN(P) when required.
• Support line management in their tasks, including deputising for them when required.
• Ensure repairs, maintenance and inspections are carried out in a timely manner.
• Inspect vehicles and carry out Damage Reports when required.
• Remain up to date with MOD MEI policy.
• Always remain conformant with ESRS, LEUMS, LEES, EMS and UECD.
• Always apply safe working practices in line with BGN Health and Safety policy, LEES, LEUMS, EMS, UECD and the relevant Risk Assessments.
• Carry out Monthly Management Checks IAW EMS & UECD.
• Advise and assist WOES to update Record of Experience Charts (RECs) of the WKSP personnel.
• Lifting Equipment Record Keeper (LERK) for BGN(K) WKSP.
• BGN (K) WKSP COSHH Representative.
• Provide WOES with information for the update of Weekly Equipment Availability Report (WEAR) for BGN(K) fleet.
• Manage equipment maintenance, repair and inspection on Joint Assets Management System (JAMES) upon JAMES becoming LIVE in BGN.
• Step in as WOES in their absence and assume all of their responsibilities for temporary measures only.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the grade and as directed by WOES.

You must be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. BGK VM Foreman is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager, adhere to Job Description and Terms of Reference (TORs) for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. You must work well in a team understanding the duty. You 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 5 years of experience

Qualification

• Academic – SLC/SEE (minimum) (Higher relevant Education/Qualification is preferred)
• Technical – Use of IT Systems on Windows (Word, Excel and Outlook), Government of Nepal issued Driving License HGV, Car & Motorcycle, Formal Vehicle Mechanic Training, Lifting Equipment Inspections, Health and Safety at work Training. Knowledge and training/qualification on mechanical / automotive engineering is an advantage.
• English – Good Written and Spoken
• Nepali – Good Written and Spoken

You will be assessed on your English language, IT and Vehicle Mechanic / Engineering skills 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
• Developing Self and Others
• Changing and Improving

Benefits & Working Environment

• Salary 124,539.00 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 for 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, IT and Vehicle Mechanic / Engineering skills 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 0121” in your subject.
• 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 January 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 application

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