British High Commission Furnishings Assistant and Assistant Driver Jobs in Kenya

British High Commission Furnishings Assistant and Assistant Driver Jobs in Kenya

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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory
Corporate Services Support

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main Purpose of Job:

The Furnishings Assistant and Assistant Driver (S2) will be responsible in assisting the Lead Driver with the management of the Estates fleet vehicles and deputising the Estates Lead driver in the following: Property spot-checks, Supervision of contractors, Conducting the monthly utility meter reading and generator fuelling, Delivery and collection of inventory to and from various BHC properties.

In addition, as a Furnishings Assistant they will work with the Furnishings team in float preparation, property preparation, delivery of goods and heavy lifting of furniture/equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

50% Driving Responsibilities

Assist in Delivering of furniture and white goods by means of canter/minibus across the BHC Estate in preparation for occupancy alongside collection of faulty inventories from the various BHC properties, ensuring no damage is caused while in transit.

Work together with the Lead Driver in scheduling, collecting and accompanying Kenya Power and Nairobi water meter readers, to all BHC properties every month during for meter reading exercise.

Assist the Lead Driver in scheduling and supervising the monthly delivery of Generator Fuel to all BHC properties.

Assist in Running estates external property and other field errands on behalf of the team by available means of transport.

Support the Lead Driver in ensuring the Estates fleet vehicles are clean and serviced on time.

Responsible for ensuring the fleet vehicles are offloaded after the day’s assignments and parked at the allocated slot.

Responsible for ensuring the Estates fleet vehicles are left fuelled over the weekend and before any day’s assignment.

Preparation, delivery and collection of domestic float for both office and residences

Responsible for loading of inventory into the canter in preparation for delivery, ensuring the gate passes are duly signed by relevant authorities before delivery.

Carry out daily maintenance checks on Estates fleet vehicles. Ensuring they are roadworthy before starting any journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants.

Responsible for booking an alternative vehicle from the transport department if need arises for the furnishings team.

Supervision of property cleaning, when outsourced to a 3rd party, in preparation for occupancy.

40% Furnishings Assistant Duties

Deep cleaning and furnishing properties as per FCDO guidance taking care of all Health & Safety guidance.

Routine maintenance of the furnishings stores and surrounding areas ensuring they’re orderly, clean and free from hazards.

Preparation, delivery and collection of domestic float for both office and residences.

Working as part of a team in property preparations for occupancy.

Reporting to the furnishings supervisor, any issues or items damaged missing from properties.

Update Planon (property management softward) and Kenquiry (internal request systems) in the absence of the Furnishings Team Leader.

Attend to customer requests via the BHC Kenquiry system assigned within the set SLA.

Assisting other teams in the Mission with

any heavy lifting and moves on an as need basis.

Proper filling of all gate passes, utility meter reading templates, generator fuel delivery notes, inventory delivery and collection notes

10% Supervision

Supervise contracted suppliers during ongoing works such as waste collection, water deliveries, generator fuelling, utility meter readings, and tree/garden works on behalf of the estates team.

Spot-checks of the grounds maintenance/hedge trimming at the various properties, waste collection and various guardhouses cleaning.

Deputising Estates Lead Driver during periods of absence.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Driving Licence for B-C-E class with clean driving record

3 years’ experience as a Class E Driver, driving of a Canter Truck or equivalent

Good team player skills.

Attention to details and proactivity

Good customer services skills.

Proficient written and spoken English

Heavy lifting capability (up to 45Kg)

Manual handling skills

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Prior experience working in a warehouse

Required Behaviours

Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application Deadline
29 September 2022

Grade
S2

Type of Position
Permanent

Working hours per week
44

Region
Africa

Country/Territory
Kenya

Location (City)
Nairobi

Type of Post
British High Commission

Number of vacancies
1

Salary
KES 75,425.03

Start Date
1 December 2022

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The successful candidate will get access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and workshops.

They will also be able to benefit from the wide range of training run by the British High Commission including on management and leadership, cross-cultural communication, and understanding the UK.

Working Patterns

If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details:

Hours of work are 44 hours per week

Monday – Thursday 0700-1630

Friday 0700-1530

Additional Information

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.

It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: British High Commission Furnishings Assistant and Assistant Driver Jobs in Kenya

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