British High Commission Plumber S1 Jobs in Kenya

British High Commission Plumber S1 Jobs in Kenya

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

Job Subcategory
Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

To safely perform plumbing & water systems works including: Planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to; plant, equipment & installations across the British High Commission estate in and around Nairobi and on occasion outside Nairobi in accordance with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) guidance and standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to Plumbing & Water Systems breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.

Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan regulations & requirements where applicable to domestic / housing Plumbing & Water Systems and light industrial / commercial plant and equipment.

Take ownership of Plumbing & Water Systems projects, repairs and renewals, producing technical reports, accurate time frames for completion of works, outlining all resources required, start date, end date, project milestones and dependencies.

Work with colleagues in Plumbing & Water Systems maintenance methods including design, installation, inspection & test.

Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.

Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others

Identify materials required and create work package(s) for refurbishment, improvement, and renewal to ensure the Plumbing & Water Systems installation meets the compliance standards of the FCO, Kenyan regulations & requirements where applicable and any other relevant standard(s).

Aid the team leader in production of comprehensive bills of materials and estimates of costs for high quality Plumbing & Water Systems components, labour and materials.

Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build.

Typically Duties May Include:

Routine maintenance, design for small projects, construction, test & inspection, undertaking full building Plumbing & Water Systems renewals (including Potable, Grey & Foul / Sewerage), fault finding, repairs to installations, fitting accessories, modification, repairs and replacement of Plumbing & Water System components in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.)

Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk plant (e.g. Sewerage Plant).

Health and Safety Compliance

Support the Health and Safety Officer in complete self-assessment checks on property compliance works

Support the Health and Safety Office on filing and record keeping to ensure documentation is available for audit checks

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Certificate in plumbing from a recognised government institution (Preferably Government trade test III, II & I).

5 years of experience in plumbing & water systems work

Working knowledge of

water filtration systems ie, reverse osmosis, UV Legionella, control methods and legislation.

System checks for leaks using air and water pressure gauges

Pressurised systems

PPR welding and copper brazing experience.

Work independently with little supervision

Take direction and follow clear instructions

Clear communication skills

The applicant should be computer literate as reporting methods are via digital media.

Must be able to interpret blue prints and sketches, produce materials lists for job requests and projects

Fuel lines and pumps

Hold a current full driving licence (BCE) and be a safe competent driver (accident free for three years)

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of gas fittings and gas safety

Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the plumbing role

Experience in bore hole pumps

Solar water heating

knowledge of hand and power tools

Required Behaviours

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application Deadline
6 October 2022

Grade: S1

Type of Position: Fixed Term

Working hours per week: 44

Duration of Post: 6 months

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Kenya

Location (City): Nairobi

Type of Post: British High Commission

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: KES 85,249.72

Start Date: 1 November 2022

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
Working Patterns:

Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):

Members of staff are entitled to paid annual leave, which is earned, from the day they commence employment.

Entitlements are as follows:

Grades S1 - 25 days

In addition to annual leave, the BHC normally observes no fewer than 9 and no more than 14 Kenyan and British public and religious holidays in a year.

These vary from year to year and are at the discretion of the High Commissioner.

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 Plumber S1 Jobs in Kenya


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