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Laborer/Trades Helper , American Embassy

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Open To:
All Interested Candidates

Position Title:
Laborer/ Trades Helper

Reference:
12/06

Opening Date:
February 9, 2012

Closing Date:
February 23, 2012 at COB (5.30 pm)

Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Salary:
 £21,207 gross starting salary per annum, (consisting of: basic salary- £17,638, London weighting- £2,100 and bonus- £1,469). Plus discounted health care plan.

U.S. Embassy, London, is in search of a skilled Laborer/Trades Helper who will be employed in a general labor capacity, carrying out tasks such as the movement of furniture and equipment, to include:

  • dismantling and reassembling modular workstations;
  • replacing lighting bulbs and tubes;
  • escorting contractors and assisting Embassy tradesmen, as required, in both the Chancery and residential properties;
  • performing driving duties, using the maintenance vans;
  • operating fork lifts, electrical hoist platforms for both external and internal use, zip up scaffolding apparatus and lighting tube disposal units – all to conform to local Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements;
  • preparing work for painting projects, as required.

Qualifications Required:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education:

No formal qualifications are required.

Prior Work Experience:

Experience in general small building works in a building/construction office block environment is required.

Language Proficiency:

Level II – Limited knowledge of written and spoken English is required.

Knowledge:

Some knowledge of the safe operation of ladders, high level platforms, forklifts, and internal and external electric and hydraulic hoists is required.

Skills and Abilities:

The ability to understand clear instructions is required. The ability to work in and be a part of a maintenance team is required. The ability to work effectively both alone and with other colleagues is required. A current full (manual) UK/EU/EEA driver’s license is required. The ability to safely and confidently operate a van (class B) in and around central London is required. Be able to move heavy loads (i.e. 20 kilos in weight) and furniture in a safe manner is required. Incumbent must have good customer relation skills.

To apply, you should use our preferred way of applying for a vacancy at the Embassy:

  • Complete the London DS-0174 Application for Employment form, which is available at the end of each job web advert. With the London DS-0174 application form, you MUST include a current resume/CV, which covers all the essential criteria as outlined in the web advert for the position.

Please note that if you do not include a current resume/CV, together with your London DS-0174 application form, your application will be invalid and you will not be considered for the position for which you are applying.

For a less detailed application, you can apply as follows:

Detailed instructions on how to complete the UAE/DS-0174 (pdf, 152 kB) are available to assist you in the application process.

Whichever way you choose to apply, please make sure that you address how your education, work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities all match the job advertised. Please also make sure that you address the basis of your legal right to work in the UK.

London DS-0174 Application form for job vacancy 12/06

Please quote reference 12/06.

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