Available Positions at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Main duties:

• Conduct minor domestic and industrial electrical installation work IAW the latest edition of BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations. 
• Carryout routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of white goods and domestic and industrial electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations.
• Review maintenance records to ensure that electrical infrastructure and equipment is still compliant.
• Make safe defective appliances.
• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Test the finished products, components, or assemblies for function, operation and accuracy to verify adherence to functional specifications.
• Read and interpret simple data and other materials to determine, change, or measure specifications or inspection and test procedures.
• Able to produce simple installation drawings, specifications, and materiel quantities.
• Able to diagnose faults and carryout simple repairs to LV installations and equipment.
• Able to identify, make safe and isolate faulty or dangerous installations and equipment using appropriate procedures in compliance with MOD Safety Rules and Procedures (SRPs).
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Electrical Safety Rule Book as required by current SRPs.
• Complete and pass biannual First Aid and annual Fire Training course.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; identifies and communicates needed repairs; directs repairs, may participate in making repairs and other duties as directed. This includes occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Maintain all equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly wear items of PPE specific to the task.
• Keep work site/workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Responsible for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security, protection from the elements and being accountable for unused materials returning to the store.
• Understand and carry out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Understand customers’ and suppliers’ needs and explore practical solutions with them managing expectations by explaining what is and is not possible.
• Uphold the DIO values and the BATUK charter.  
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.
• Undertaking and recording of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities pertinent to their role. 

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise. 
• Work that requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) to carry out the duties of Working at Height, Confined Spaces and Asbestos competent person duties.  
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the Military Line Management.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions.  You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare.  You should inform line manager of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• You promote diversity and fair treatment for everyone. You are open, honest and polite in dealing with other people. You answer questions readily and listen to the views and opinions of others.
• Training and mentoring of junior electricians and apprentices. Monitor their progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback without apportioning blame. You ask for and act on feedback and respond constructively to criticism.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of Trade Test 1 in Electrical, with minimum three years working experience. 
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve non-routine maintenance and repair issues.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports.
• Interpret, apply and develop work procedures in accordance with relevant standards, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis when on Duty Engineer periods.
• Communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili both orally and in written.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.

Desirable

• Holds valid Kenya driving licence (Class B, C & C1).
• Methods and techniques of maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair programs.
• Use of motorised and hand tools and equipment in assigned work area.
• Training to support modern technologies including PV panel and solar water heating installations in domestic applications.
• Awareness of managing and working within the Big 6 Compliance areas (Gas, Fire, Asbestos, Legionella, Electrical & Fuels)
• Training to support fire alarm installation programming in the BATUK estate.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operating procedures.
• Understanding of policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Understanding of pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations including BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Delivery of training and management of apprentices and junior electricians.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and function of the British Army, Defence Estates, DIO and BATUK.
• Computers and departmental software applications.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual handling.
• First aid and fire awareness.
• Equipment care including use and maintenance.
• MOD Safety Rules & Procedures particularly JSP 375, Vol 3, Ch 3.
• BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations + Amendment 3.
• Working at height, confined spaces and asbestos training.
• C&G 2391 – Testing and Inspection Qualification.

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Main duties:

• Installation, carry out routine maintenance serving and repair of all pipe work, fittings and water appliance.
• Installation and maintenance of pressurised appliance like boilers, pressure vessels, water pumps and maintaining high pressurised fire water system / network.
• Installation and maintenance of drainage and sewerage systems ensuring they are always operational. (These drainage and sewerage systems are hazardous).
• Water treatment to achieve compliant chlorine levels in the water distribution network. This also include ensuring water treatment plants / system are always operational. The chemical used in water treatment and servicing of water treatment plants are / can be hazardous.
• Disinfection, cleaning and inspection of showerheads
• Carryout routine maintenance, servicing and repair of all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, and sewage systems, according to specifications ensuring they are always operational.
• Ensuring that water tanks are cleaned with the use of chlorine, carrying out water treatment and testing to achieve compliant levels in the water distribution network.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, and plastic solvent.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.  Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. 
• Able to diagnose faults, order spares and completes plant equipment logbooks for all heating, water, and drainage equipment.
• Able to identify, make safe and isolate faulty or dangerous installations and equipment using appropriate procedures in compliance with MOD SRPs and organise the repair of the facility.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Petroleum Safety Rule Book as required by current SRPs.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Confined Spaces JSP 375 Vol 3 Ch 6 and remain in date with breathing apparatus use and remain medically fit.
• Comply with the Safe Systems of Work under MOD SRPs and act as Person in Charge for Petroleum.
• Able to supervise junior tradesmen under his charge; monitor their progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback without apportioning blame.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; identifies and communicates needed repairs; may participate in making repairs, transporting materials and equipment and other duties as directed. 
• Department lead on Legionella Sampling Technician. 
• Understand and adhere to Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the organisation.
• Comply with Pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area. 

Secondary duties:

• Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) be required to carry out the duties of Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, Legionella and Asbestos competent person duties.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Understand customers’ and suppliers; needs and explore practical solutions with them. You manage expectations by explaining what is and is not possible.
• Delivering your own results and those of the team, keeping others informed of progress and possible problems.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions. You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare. You should inform chain of command of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements. BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• In relation to Equal Opportunities (EO), you have an explicit responsibility for ensuring that you create and maintain a working environment, which is free from harassment, intimidation and unlawful discrimination.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Trade test 1 as a minimum in plumbing with three years working experience in plumbing installation repairs and maintenance.
• Kenya certificate of secondary Education (KCSE)
• Methods and techniques of installation and maintenance of heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Interpret, apply and develop work procedures in accordance with standards and policies.
• Able to work with changing priorities and uncertainty.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Accompany and assist external contractors undertaking Legionella testing and sampling regime.
• Communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili both orally and in written.

Desirable:

• Hold valid Kenya driving License (Class B, C1 & C)
• Competence in the installation and maintenance of solar water heating systems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Legionella and associated hazard awareness.
• Able to drive B vehicles as a minimum with a valid driving licence.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• MOD Safety Rules and Procedures
• Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, Legionella and Asbestos training.

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Main duties:

• Aware of and carry out your responsibilities in line with legislation and Departmental policies.
• Conduct masonry tasks, remodelling work and carry out method statements and risk assessments.
• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings to determine specifications and calculate materials required.
• Lay bricks, stone, or similar materials to build or refurbish walls, arches, chimneys, and other structures.
• Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
• Operate heavy machinery and manual/ power tools, such as mixers, saws, drills. 
• Restore, clean, and repair existing masonry structures.
• Ensure structures are level and compatible with local codes and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair and giving the Chain of Command relevant advice.
• Plan and estimate the amount of materials and labour required for masonry work.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level.
• Understands and carries out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding, and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Understand customers’ and suppliers; needs and explore practical solutions with them. You manage expectations by explaining what is and is not possible.
• Receive instructions from supervisor. Assist in performing other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Advise senior colleagues on alternative techniques or practices that would give better value for money.
• Provide work direction and guidance to labourers assisting them.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Inspects, maintains, and correctly wears items of PPE specific to the task. Keeps work site/workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Responsibility for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security, protection from the elements and being accountable for un-used materials.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise.  Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.  Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) be required to carry out the duties of Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Legionella and Asbestos competent person duties.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions.  You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare.  You should inform Chain of Command of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• In relation to Equal Opportunities (EO), you have an explicit responsibility for ensuring that you create and maintain a working environment, which is free from harassment, intimidation, and unlawful discrimination.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential

• Minimum of Trade Test 1 in Masonry or brick laying course, with three years working experience.
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
• Perform maintenance and repair work on masonry projects and refurbishments, in residential buildings, workshops, stores, or outdoors.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilize standard safety practices.
• Perform a variety of heavy manual labour tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavourable environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Work independently and with others and perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Operate a variety of motorised and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Able to work with changing priorities and uncertainty.

Desirable

• Hold valid Kenya driving Licence (Class B, C1 & C).
• Methods and techniques of maintenance, inspection and emergency repair programs.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Legionella and Asbestos training.
• Erection and safe utilisation of scaffolding.

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Main duties:

• Able to procure, issue and distribute materials, products, parts and supplies based on information from incoming requisitions.  Identify long-lead items and advise the chain of command.
• Receiving deliveries from the suppliers, ensuring that the goods and products are not damage and everything ordered is present and accounted for.
• Organising the return of faulty goods and products to the supplier.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification and stock rotation based on turnover and physical capabilities of the facility.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting damages and initiating repair or replacement procedures.
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper security, use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
• Ensure Value for Money when acquiring stores in respect to suitability, cost, maintainability, and quality.
• Conduct stock checks and audit.
• Sending the calibrating tools and equipment's for calibration using the correct MoD chain and procedures.  
• Inspecting the serviceability of the tools and equipment's after use from Tradesman and keeping the record.
• Operate Prom PCT for accounting of infrastructure stores.
• Escorting Suppliers and contractors when they visit GE Dept.

Secondary duties:

• Work can be performed away from the duty station at other well established BATUK locations for prolonged periods.
• Work can be performed away from the duty station at other austere BATUK locations for short periods.
• Work is performed indoors and outside. The work requires frequent standing, walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hours basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Proven certificate in supply chain management
• Communicate in English clearly and concisely, both orally and in written.
• A firm understanding of stock rotation & storage methods.
• Ability to use a computer to acquire stores online and maintain accounts.
• Have a good working knowledge of local suppliers, basic prices and delivery costs/ timelines.
• Familiarity with MS Word & MS Excel for accounting.
• Clean and valid Kenyan driving licence.

Desirable:

• Hold a valid MHE / Industrial Forklift Licence.
• Completed Manual Handling Training
• Previous experience of running or maintaining a medium sized storage facility.

Training Requirements:

• Specialist computers and departmental software accounting applications.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Manual Handling Training.
• Military specific driving assessment/ conversion.

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Main duties:

• Painting interior and exterior surfaces using varnishes, paint, wall fabrics, stains or sealers.
• Mix and match paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
• Signwriting using stencils, graphics and hand painted lettering. 
• Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
• Reads work order or receive instructions from Chain of Command.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Inspects, maintains and correctly wears items of PPE specific to the task.
• Keeps workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Responsibility for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security and protection from the elements.
• Responsibility for delivering your own results and those of the team, keeping others informed of progress and possible problems.
• Understands and carries out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding and complying with the workshop risk assessment.
• Interpret applicable rules and standards including BATUK standing orders, and all policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Understands relevant UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise.  Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) to carry out the duties of Working at Height, Confined Spaces and Asbestos competent person.
• Understand customers’ and suppliers; needs and explore practical solutions with them. You manage expectations by explaining what is and is not possible.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events. 
• Committed to continuously developing your skills and those of other people.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Government Trade Certificate I (Painter/signwriter).
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Served as a Painter for a minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledge and Experience of both Industrial and Domestic and Commercial Painting.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Planning ahead, setting realistic targets.
• Work independently and perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Be able to comply with relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Able to work with changing priorities and uncertainty.

Desirable:

• Hold valid Kenya driving licence (Class B, C1 & C).
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Principles and practices of supervision and employee development.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Legionella and Asbestos training.
• Erection and safe utilisation of scaffolding.

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Main duties:

• Report to the relevant Chargehand and Maintenance Manager.
• Uphold the DIO values and BATUK charter.
• Conduct carpentry construction work, remodelling work with good workmanship, and producing specific method statements and risk assessments.
• Use both power and manual tools.
• Advise senior colleagues on alternative techniques or practices that would give better value for money, if required.
• Basic set up and low-level maintenance and operate woodworking machines, such as lathes, drill presses, sanders, shapers, and planning machines, to perform woodworking operations.
• Proficient at the following tasks: stain-grade trim work, hanging doors, drill and set door hardware, set windows.
• Read and understand blueprints, technical drawings & utilise appropriate maths skills.
• Reads and understand work order or receive instructions from Chargehand.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to work above ground level. 
• Maintains all equipment in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Inspects, maintains, and correctly wears items of PPE specific to the task.
• Always keep work site/workshop tidy especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Responsible for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security, protection from the elements and being accountable for any unused materials, to be returned and signed back to stores.
• Understands and carries out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Comply with relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice.
• Undertakes other tasks as directed by Line Management.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, wet/humid conditions, high, open, or confined spaces, intermittent vibration, and noise.
• Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping, and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) be required to carry out the duties of Asbestos competent person duties.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions.  You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare.
• You should inform your line manager of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• In relation to Equal Opportunities (EO), you have an explicit responsibility for ensuring that you create and maintain a working environment, which is free from harassment, intimidation, and unlawful discrimination.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential

• Minimum of Trade test 1 in carpentry and joinery or woodwork course, with three years working experience.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary education (KCSE).
• Be able to perform carpentry work on new projects or refurbishments, in residential buildings, workshops, stores or outdoors.
• Working with power or manual tools within a specific area, each with specific components and discrete tasks.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Be able to risk assess and mitigate as low as required when performing heavy manual works or working in unfavourable conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• You understand your own role and that of others in the team and work together to achieve team goals.
• You appreciate shared team goals and work with others to achieve Departmental aims.
• You understand how your department is structured, where you fit in, and your role in delivering business results.
• You set an example by working efficiently with as little supervision as possible.
• Operate a variety of motorised and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Grade 1 Carpentry and Joinery qualification minimum.
• Have a valid driving licence.

Essential

• Hold valid Kenya driving License (Class B, C1 & C)
• Able to efficiently use motorised and hand tools and equipment used in maintaining, repairing facilities particular to work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• You willingly accept responsibility for your own work while keeping other people informed of progress and possible problems.
• Understand the relevant UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
• You take opportunities to develop yourself by learning from others and taking on new challenges. 
• Heavy equipment operating techniques.
• Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.
• Principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Artisan and Craft Qualification.
• Have carpentry work experience with DIO/BATUK.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Inspection, assembly and use of scaffolding
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• Fire.
• First Aid.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance. 
• Confined Spaces, Working at Height, and Asbestos training.
• Military 

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Main duties:

• Organise and carryout routine inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of all stand-by and operational generators and to ensure they are always operational. Planning ahead and setting realistic targets.
• Organise and carryout routine inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of compressor plant, ventilation plant, roller shutter doors and lifting equipment. 
• Able to diagnose faults, order spares and completes plant equipment logbooks for all mechanical equipment.
• Take decisions at the right time, within the limits of your own authority. You identify the main parts of, and solutions to, a problem.
• Have a good working knowledge of repair procedures and relevant legal requirements & standards.
• Able to identify, make safe and isolate faulty or dangerous installations and equipment using appropriate procedures in compliance with JSP 375, Vol 3 and organise the repair of the facility.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Petroleum and Mechanical Systems Safety Rule Book as required by current JSP 375, Vol 3.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Confined Spaces JSP 375 Vol 3 Ch 6 and remain in date with breathing apparatus use and remain medically fit.
• Comply with the Safe Systems of Work under JSP 375, Vol 3 and act as Person in Charge for Petroleum and Mechanical Systems.
• Able to supervise and manage labourers and junior tradesmen under their charge. Monitor people’s progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback without apportioning blame. 
• Complete and pass a 2 yearly First Aid and annual Fire training courses. 
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; identifies and communicates needed repairs; directs repairs, may participate in making repairs, transporting materials and equipment and other duties as directed. 
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise. Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) to carry out duties of Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, and Asbestos Competent Person.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events. 
• Willingly accept responsibility for delivering your own results and those of the team, keeping others informed of progress and possible problems.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions.  You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare.
• You should inform Chain of Command of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• In relation to Equal Opportunities (EO), you have an explicit responsibility for ensuring that you create and maintain a working environment, which is free from harassment, intimidation, and unlawful discrimination.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of Trade Test 1 in Electrical, with three years working experience in generator repairs, troubleshooting, servicing and general maintenance.
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
• Methods and techniques of installation and maintenance of engines, compressors, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair programs.
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve non-routine maintenance and repair issues.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand relevant policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.

Desirable:

• Hold Valid Kenya Driving license (Class B, C & C1).
• Training or competence in electronic control module programming for generators, particularly FG Wilson PowerWizard, Deepsea and Easygen Software.
• Interpret, apply, explain, develop and implement standards, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Prepare and present technical reports following equipment failures and remediation plans.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Understanding of pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations including BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations. 
• Pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
• Applicable rules and standards including BATUK standing orders.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire Awareness.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• MOD Safety Rules & Procedures particularly JSP 375, Vol 3.
• BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations + Amendment 3.
• Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, and Asbestos training.

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Main duties:

• Perform a variety of basic construction tasks that require the utilisation of specialised techniques.
• Working with senior trades including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, masonry and carpentry works.
• Work with a wide variety of tools, including drills, jackhammers, power tools, and other types of heavy machinery.
• Keeps work site/workshop tidy at all times especially at the end of each shift or working day.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Understand and adhere to Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the organisation.
• Understands and carries out all requirements under Health and Safety for the task including reading, understanding, and complying with the risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Inspect, maintain, and correctly wear items of PPE specific to the task.
• Responsible for the use of materials and tools issued for the task including the safe storage and security, protection from the elements and returning unused materials to the store.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside. Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise. Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) be required to carry out the duties of Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, Legionella and Asbestos competent person duties.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.
• Supporting trades persons by driving, loading and transporting of materials and personnel.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions. You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act. It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare. You should inform Chain of Command of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• Promote diversity and fair treatment for everyone. You are open, honest and polite in dealing with other people. You answer questions readily and listen to the views and opinions of others.
• Take opportunities to develop yourself by learning from others and taking on new challenges.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Kenya Certificate of secondary Education (KCSE).
• Experience of basic construction techniques and working on construction sites as a labourer.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Be able to risk assess and mitigate as low as required when performing heavy manual works or working in unfavourable conditions.
• Operate a variety of motorised and hand tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all personnel.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable:

• Hold valid Kenya driving License (Class B, C1 & C).
• Able to use under instruction motorised and hand tools and equipment used in maintaining, repairing facilities particular to work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Understand relevant UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
• Policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.

 Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Legionella and Asbestos training.