Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger
The British High Commission in Malta is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is seeking for a Driver/Messenger/Handyperson.
The new hire will provide Driver/Messenger/Handyperson services to the British High Commission. Driving British High Commission (BHC) staff on official meetings and engagements. Delivering mail and purchasing items on behalf of Corporate Services (CS). Carry out repairs and maintenance as required at the BHC properties.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Driver:
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Drive BHC Staff to official meetings/engagements as requested by Travel Booking Officer, ensuring that the correct protocol and safety guidelines are adhered too (training will be provided).
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Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles.
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Ensure that all vehicles are maintained as necessary.
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Ensure that vehicles are adequately fuelled.
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Record all journeys and provide records to Corporate Services Manager on a monthly basis.
Messenger/Handyperson Services:
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Delivering mail as required.
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Postal services: e.g. registered mail.
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Liaising with Government Departments as necessary to process relevant documentation: e.g. Transport Malta.
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Make purchases on behalf of the BHC, using the appropriate payment mechanism.
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Carry out repairs and maintenance at BHC properties.
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Ad-hoc duties as requested by the Corporate Services Manager (CSM).
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Fluency in English (both verbal and written, minimum B1-B2 level*);
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Clean current valid driving license.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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Ability to build effective working relationships.
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Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
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Ability to carry out routine accommodation repairs/maintenance e.g. painting and plumbing.
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Fluency in Maltese would be an advantage.
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Previous handyperson experience highly desirable.
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Electrical qualifications highly desirable.
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IT skills would be deemed an advantage.
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Previous experience as a driver, with knowledge of local laws and regulations.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Delivering at Pace
31 October 2021
S1
Part-Time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
30
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Malta
Valletta
British High Commission
1
EUR
€1397.5 Gross monthly salary
20 December 2021
This is a part-time fixed-term contract for one year with possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Malta. The British High Commission does not sponsor work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Malta are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Maltese employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Malta and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a B1-B2 level or equivalent. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed
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