Ascension : Driver/General Worker
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 18.02.2010 (Article Archived on 04.03.2010)

Driver/General Worker required at the Two Boats School

Driver/General Worker

required at the

Two Boats School 

Principal duties of the post include:

·         Carrying out driving duties, including transporting children to and from school.

·         Assisting the cleaners in the daily cleaning of the school.

·         Undertaking appropriate maintenance tasks in the school and to the school grounds.

·         Posting and collecting school mail and general stores.

·         Providing support for the Technology Teacher in preparation of woods, etc.

·         Keeping school vehicles clean and carrying out appropriate vehicle checks.

·         Assisting with deep clean of school during summer holidays.

·         Assisting with transport for trips and visits as required.

Engagement will be on a single status basis. Salary and single allowance will amount to £8,769.00 per annum. The successful candidate will also receive: rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity at completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances.  

The successful candidate must have:

·       A reasonable standard of education.

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills.

·       A good clean driving record (mandatory).

·       A valid driving licence for class A, B & C vehicles.

·       Experience in cleaning/driving/grounds maintenance duties.

·       Ability to take initiative and be self motivated.

Responsibility:

·       The safety of students and staff when being transported in school vehicles.

For further information about the post please contact Soo Matthews at Two Boats School on Tel: (247) 6155. Or email: soo.matthews@tbschool.edu.ac

Closing date for applications:  24 February 2010.

Application forms, including job descriptions, are available from the Administration Office or contact: sandra.benjamin@ascension.gov.ac

Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Manager at the Administration Building, Georgetown, Ascension Island or by email to: alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac . Tel Contact: (247) 7000 ext 131 or 150. Fax: (247) 6152.