British Embassy Abuja Recruits Air-Conditioner Mechanic

The British High Commission, Abuja has the following vacancy in its Technical Works section:

Position: LE IV Air-condition Mechanic

General
The British High Commission is looking for a qualified Air-Condition Mechanic to work in its busy Technical Works Group section to carry out Air-conditioning installations and maintenance work.

Qualities Required/Preferred

• Qualified Air-conditioning Mechanic with ability to demonstrate knowledge of A/C operation and maintenance.
• Successful candidate must demonstrate a sound knowledge of fault finding in Air-conditioning procedures.
• Good level of knowledge on safe handling of refrigerants.
• The desired candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of brazing and the handling of oxyacetylene.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety at work and also knowledge of maintaining white goods is desired but not essential.
• English language – spoken and written
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Determined and responsive attitude and willingness to use initiative
• Honesty, reliability and ability to treat all fair and equal
• Ability to work overtime/respond to emergencies as and when required

General

• The position is full time to be filled as soon as practicable in July 2011.
• Working hours are usually from 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm on Friday but can vary occasionally.
• The job will be graded LE IV with a monthly starting salary of N174,512 including allowances.
• Successful candidates who are not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % tax deduction on the basic salary.
• The salary will be Naira.

Application Deadline
28th June, 2011

Method of Application
All those interested in applying should send a CV (which includes contact phone number) and covering letter detailing relevant experience to the address shown below:

Applications should be sent to:

Human Resources Assistant
British High Commission
No. 33, Dangote House
P. O. Box 4808
Aguiyi Ironsi Street
Maitama
Abuja

Or by e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will also not be accepted. Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.