Maintenance Officer A1(L)- (SWE22.090)

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The British Embassy in Sweden is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Officer to provide effective routine maintenance services, meeting all health and safety requirements and commitments in the corporate services charter. Undertake general repairs and maintenance across the estate identify and assess required works and complete necessary administration to record completed tasks.
We are looking for someone who is structured and by nature organised with a specialist/technical background. This role is suitable for someone who is systematic, approachable and with the ability to tie up all the loose ends and finish a job.

Main duties and responsibilities:
. Work with the Estates Officer to ensure that all planned and reactive maintenance for office and residential properties are completed on time in a compliant manner.
. Ensure that local and UK health and safety standards are met at all times.
. Identify preventative and reactive works required, informing the Estates Officer on a timely basis.
. Complete required administration to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
. Ensure all accreditation required for role is maintained and documented.
. Work with all internal stakeholders and external contractors as necessary.
. Support other members of the Estates team as required.
. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a tea

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
. Ability to understand and communicate with wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
. Detail orientated.
. Two/Three years of relevant work experience: HVAC/ Maintenance/ Facilities/ Site work.
. Knowledge of local health and safety laws and procedures.
. Effective written and spoken Swedish and English (B2 level or above under the CEFR*).
. Valid driving Licence.
. Computer skills - MS Office.

Required competencies
Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

How to apply?

Deadline for application is 13 March 2022.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), permanent position. The preliminary start date 2 May 2022.
According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information please consult: https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-for-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-portal/diplomatic-guide/8.-employment/8.1-locally-employed-staff/
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.