Ascension : VACANCIES
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 29.03.2012 (Article Archived on 12.04.2012)
The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:
ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT
VACANCIES
The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:
Mechanical Fitter (Accompanied Status)
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced and versatile person to fill a position of Mechanical Fitter. The position would ideally suit someone who is seeking a challenge and would like to work with a small compact team in a multi-tasking environment. Duties of the post involves undertaking maintenance of all types of road vehicles and marine engines, carrying out duties as an MOT Inspector, supporting AIG plant & marine operations and stevedore duties.
The successful candidate will be a qualified or experienced mechanic with sound practical knowledge of mechanical diesel and petrol engines. He/she will also have sound knowledge of vehicle fault finding and diagnostic testing and be familiar with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA) and gas welding.
Driver/General Operative (Single Status)
Two Boats School has a vacancy for a Driver/General Operative to start as soon as possible. Duties of the post involves driving the school bus on the bus runs and school trips, general cleaning, vehicle cleaning and weekly maintenance, keeping the school grounds tidy, sweeping the playgrounds and courtyard areas, checking fire appliances and other general maintenance tasks as required around the school.
The successful candidate will be able to work well with children and show a lot of patience with them. He/she will need to be able to work on your own using your initiative and work as part of a team with other staff to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness around the school. He/she will also need to have a clean valid driving licence for the school bus and be prepared to undergo a police or CRB vetting check.
Civil & Grounds Maintenance Operative (Single Status)
The Ascension Island Government is seeking to a suitably qualified and experienced person to carry out the European Union funded EDF10 Roads Project.
The project requires a flexible and enthusiastic individual who is seeking a new challenge and who can work well as part of a team. Due to the phased nature of the works and the project peaks and troughs, the successful candidate will be required to carry out other duties in the building, civils and operatives teams to suit the project plan. As such, additional skills other than roads construction will be an advantage.
The successful candidate must have prior experience in some of the duties set out above. He/she must also have a working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and good communication skills.
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A competitive salary will be paid for all of the above posts. The successful candidates will also receive: rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances. In addition, the accompanied status post comes with an allowance of £5,593.00 per annum and the single status posts come with an allowance of £2,797.00 per annum.
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For further details about the above posts, please contact:
· Mechanical Fitter - Assistant Transport Team Leader on telephone number (247) 6361 or email:
mark.thomas@ascension.gov.ac
Application forms and Job Descriptions are available from the Administrator’s Office in Georgetown by telephoning (247) 7000 extension 131 or by e-mailing: nicola.dillon@ascension.gov.ac.
Completed forms should be submitted to the Human Resources Adviser by hand/post or on fax number (247) 6152 or e-mail alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Friday 13 April 2012.
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