Ascension : ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 15.03.2007 (Article Archived on 29.03.2007)

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill a current vacant position of Electrician.

The Electrician’s post is within the Mechanical and Electrical Section and reports directly to the M&E Foreman.

The main duties of this post include:

·   Undertaking electrical installation work on lighting and power circuits to industrial, administration and domestic properties.

·   Installing, inspecting and repairing industrial and domestic electrical equipment and appliances including air-conditioning and refrigeration units.

·   Inspecting and testing electrical installations.

·   Maintaining, inspecting and repairing specialist electrical equipment in the Hospital and Dental Surgery where appropriate specialist training will be provided.

In addition to having the ability to undertake the wide range of duties set out above, the successful applicant will also be required to carry out stevedore duties as a part of this post, and consequently at times will be required to work a 12-hour shift and weekends when performing these duties. Overtime will be paid where this is applicable. The applicant may also be required to perform such other related tasks, which may reasonably be required.

It is essential that the applicant has previous experience of electrical work and has gained an appropriate qualification or competency certificate. Persons who do not have all of the skills necessary to fulfil all of the duties of the post are still encouraged to apply, as there might be the opportunity for training in relation to these particular skills.

The job is graded at Level 5 with a minimum and maximum salary band of £7,200 – £12,000 (before tax) per annum.  The successful applicant’s salary will fall within this salary band and will depend on qualifications and experience.  In addition to the salary, a single allowance of £2,688 per annum will be paid.  Accommodation will be provided.

The post is offered on a Single Status Contract for two years.

For further details on the duties of the post, please contact Arthur Thomas on telephone number 00 247 6258 or email him at sonny.bo@ascension.gov.ac. Application forms are available from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning (247) 7000 ext 100 or emailing fiona.benjamin@ascension.gov.ac.

Completed forms should be submitted to the Personnel Manager, Alan Nicholls on fax number +247 6152 or by email to alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Friday 23 March 2007.

M Hill

Administrator

Administrators Office

Georgetown

Ascension Island