Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates
The British Embassy, Israel has a vacancy for the position of Handyperson, Grade – S2.
Overview of the role:
Our Estates team is expanding and you have the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the Embassy offices and residential properties.
Looking to work in a diverse, British and Israeli working environment?
Looking to work for an employer who invests in their staff’s learning and development?
Join the Embassy team, located in Tel Aviv.
Main Responsibilities:
- Hands-on day to day maintenance works in all office and residential properties, as required. Such as, window cleaning, gutter cleaning and small repairs.
- Assisting the Ambassador’s residence team with events. This will include preparation, assistance during events and post event activities (located in Ramat Gan).
- Carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) in all office and residential properties, as required.
- Carrying out selected safety inspections in office and residential properties, as required.
- Assisting the Estates team with property moves.
- Additional office and general assistance to the Estates team as required.
- Ad-Hoc tasks at the Ambassador’s Residence including cleaning and tidying.
Key Competencies:
- Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
- Managing a Quality Service – Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
- Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
- Making Effective Decisions – Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.
Essential:
- Conversational communication skills in English and Hebrew.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of maintenance skills.
- Valid driving licence.
Desirable:
- Ability to move medium to heavy weight objects.
- Self-starter and able to manage own time effectively.
- Experienced with electrical and/or plumbing works.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
27 December 2020
S2
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
7285
1 February 2021
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including the non-negotiable salary of NIS 7,285 per month plus social benefits: Pension employer contribution 7.5% and Keren Hishtalmut employer contribution 7.5%. The successful candidate will be on a four-month probationary period. Parking facilities are not provided or paid for by the embassy.
The Embassy invests in staff’s development with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30 – total of 37.5 weekly hours. Office is based in Tel Aviv.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance;
- Candidates must be able to work legally in Israel.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A covering letter (no more than 1 page of A4) stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role.
** (Applications that do not include the above stated information will be rejected).
All applications must be submitted before 23:55 (Local Time) on 27 December 2020.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted.
The selection process will/might include a written exercise, an interview, with a possibility of additional screening process.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate on the application form /cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.