Ascension : Carpenter Vacancy
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 17.04.2008 (Article Archived on 01.05.2008)

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

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the position of Carpenter. The post is within the Works & Services Department and reports directly to the New Works and Maintenance Foreman.

The main duties of the post are:

·         Operate and maintain carpenters’ machinery

·         Undertake all types of carpentry and joinery work, including:

o        All types of floor and wall tiling

o        Stud work and plaster boarding

o        Timber flooring

o        Glass cutting and glazing

·         Strip asbestos in accordance with UK Regulations (when trained)

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, 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.  Applicants may also be required to perform such other related tasks that 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 and B is also required.

The salary for the post is grade Level 4  - £ 6,092 - £10,353 (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 £2,728 per annum or an accompanied allowance of £5,456 per annum will be paid.  Appropriate accommodation will be provided.

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

For further details on the duties of the post, please contact Mr Nicholas Herne on telephone number 00 247 6797 or email him at tony.peters@ascension.gov.ac

Application forms are available from the Administrator’s Office, Ascension Island Government, Georgetown, Ascension Island by telephoning 00 247 7000 extension 100 or by email from Alberta.knipe@ascension.gov.ac.    Completed forms should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, on fax number +247 6152 or by email to cathy.cranfield@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Monday 21 April 2008.

C E Cranfield

Ag Human Resources Manager

Ascension Island Government

Georgetown, Ascension Island

09 April 2008