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Job Title:       Electrician and Estates
Officer

Organization: British High Commission (BHC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Office Notice No.: 15/19 KPL

Starting Monthly Salary: UGX 2, 277, 166 gross

About US:

The British High Commission is the diplomatic liaison office
that aims to develop and maintain close bilateral relations with Uganda, in
accordance with British government policies. The British High Commission is
responsible for the political relationship between the UK and Uganda, and we
provide advice and guidance on political and governance issues. BHC provides
assistance and documentary services to British nationals in Uganda. The UK
Trade and Investment Section provides assistance to both British and Ugandan
businesses.

Job Summary:  The Electrician and Estates Officer will serve
as the Electrician providing electrical services to the British High Commission
office building, the Official Residence, and 29 residences ensuring all
electrical installations are in compliance with UK building standards.  In addition, the Electrician will provide
support to the rest of the Artisan team in the form of deliveries, record
keeping and supervision of contractors. Support Estates Team with
administrative tasks and duties as required. Improving procedures, carrying out
health & safety checks and completing critical reports required for the
PCA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Provision of Electrical Services:

• Undertake electrical work
  across the Estate. Monitor utility use and report abnormal use of
  electricity.
• Carry out inspections of
  electrical installations as requested and provide a report on findings
  making recommendations to resolve the problems.
• Complete electrical work
  requests from assignment of task to completion ensuring that work is
  carried out to a high standard within the agreed period as set out in the
  Corporate Services Charter.  Ensure
  all Works Request are signed off at the end of the task confirming the
  customer is satisfied with the works carried out.
• Carry out planned yearly
  preventative maintenance works on electrical installations.
• Carry out weekly battery
  and radiator checks on the BHC office stand by generator.
• Be compliant with the
  Health and Safety guidance to ensure tools and equipment used to carry out
  all the electrical work are well maintained and are in a good
  condition.  Report any defects
  immediately to Maintenance Manager and ensure tools are kept locked away
  after use.
• Provide Supervision of
  technical and non-technical contractor’s works as requested.
• Provide technical input
  and support prior to and during official events

Estates Administration:

• Manage the electrical
  stores, and keep up to date records from all deliveries and
  issuances.  Participate in stores
  and asset inventory checks as requested.
• Supporting the Estates
  Officer and Estates Manager to record all relevant information relating to
  utility payments for UMEME and NW&SC.
• Prepare maintenance
  schedules for preventative maintenance one week prior for works on A/Cs,
  generator service and electrical safety; liaising with UK Based staff and
  contractors.
• Complete health and Safety
  checks and other reports required for the PCA.
• Provide back up to the
  store keeper and leave cover to team members as appropriate

Additional Works:

• Carry out lawn mower
  checks and basic repairs. Make recommendations to rectify the problems.
• Provide DSTV installation
  support.
• Provide technical repairs
  on telephone handsets and prompt feedback on the situation and the way
  forward.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for
  the British High Commission (BHC) Electrician and Estates Officer job
  should hold a Diploma and or Post- Secondary Training in Electricals.
• Qualified Electrician
• Organisational Skills
• Attention to detail
• Health and safety
  knowledge
• Administrative knowledge
• Desirable qualifications,
  skills and experience 
• Knowledge of Microsoft
  Office packages especially Excel
• Competencies: Making
  Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality
  Service, Delivering at Pace

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to
join the British High Commission in the aforementioned capacity should apply by
clicking on the link below.

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Deadline: 18th November 2019

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