Ascension : ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - CARPENTER REQUIRED FOR WORKS & SERVICES
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 24.05.2007 (Article Archived on 07.06.2007)

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

The Carpenter’s post is within the Works and Maintenance Section and reports directly to the Works & Maintenance Foreman.

In addition to having the ability to undertake a wide range of Carpentry duties, the successful applicant will also be required to carry out stevedore duties as a core function of this post, and consequently at times will be required to work a 12-hour shift and weekends when performing these duties.  Overtime rates will apply for duties performed over and above the 40-hour week.  In addition to this, the applicant may be required to perform such other related tasks, which may reasonably be required.

It is essential that the applicant has previous experience of carpentry work and has gained an appropriate qualification or competency certificate.  A clean, valid driving licence in Classes A, B1 and B2 is also required.

The job is graded at Level 4 with a minimum and maximum salary band of £6,800 - £10,200 (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.  Single accommodation will be provided.

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

For further details on the duties of the post, please contact Mr Nicholas Herne on telephone number 00 247 6112 or email him at tony.peters@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 01 June 2007.

M HILL

Administrator

Ascension Island Government

Georgetown

Ascension Island

17 May 2006