Ascension : ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT - VACANCIES
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 08.09.2011 (Article Archived on 22.09.2011)

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

Facilities Operative

AIG is looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual who is seeking a new challenge and who can work well as part of a team. The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, provide clerical, administrative and general support to Facilities Team Leaders when required, assist with maintenance and accommodation services of the Two Boats and Georgetown areas, assist with duties relating to swimming pools and cleaning services, undertake the maintenance of records, support the Help Desk Clerk and operating Sage Line 200 and carrying out tasks in Central Stores when necessary.

The successful candidate must have prior experience in some of the duties set out above or be willing to learn and undertake these tasks. He/she must also have a working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and good communication skills.

Storekeeper

AIG is seeking to recruit a competent, conscientious and self-motivated person to fill this position. The successful applicant will (along with another Storekeeper) be responsible to the Facilities Services Team Leader for the effective operation of AIG’s Central Store. It is essential that the applicant has previous experience of working in a Stores environment. An appropriate qualification or competency certificate would be desirable. 

The successful candidate will, amongst other duties, have joint responsibility for the general management of the Store, ensure that the Store delivers an efficient and cost effective service to all users, effectively operate and maintain the computerised stock control system on the Sage Financial System and ensure that appropriate levels of stock are maintained to meet the needs of customers. A clean, valid driving licence for vehicles of classes A, B & J is desirable.

Please note that stevedore duties is a core function for the above posts

Engagement (both posts) will be on a single status basis. A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidates will also receive: a single allowance of £2,797 per annum, 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.  

For further details concerning the above posts, please contact the Facilities Services Team Leader on telephone number (247) 6561 or email:  gerrilyn.crowie@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 16 September 2011.

Alan H Nicholls

Human Resources Adviser

Administration Building

Georgetown

Ascension Island