FREELANCE22 days ago

Handyman/Plumber

Confidential Company
Senegal
Salary: XOF 500,000

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Handyman/Plumber

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161548

Localisation

Dakar / Sénégal

Expiration

11 Mai 2026

Offre visitée

301 fois

Catégories

Maintenance, Entretien, Contrôle

BTP, Construction, Immobilier, Urbanisme, Archi.

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Description de l'offre

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory: Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in Dakar is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated individual to join our team as a handyman/plumber. The Plumber is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and monitoring all plumbing systems within the embassy compound, office and embassy properties. The role ensures continuous water supply, proper sanitation, and compliance with safety and property standards, while minimizing disruptions to embassy operations and occupants. We pride ourselves on being a good place to work, with good work/life balance, and are committed to a culture that values respect, diversity and inclusion and good collaboration and communication.

Roles and responsibilities:

  1. Plumbing Works (Primary Function)
  • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems

  • Repair leaks, unblock pipes and drains, and replace faulty taps, valves, toilets, sinks, and showers

  • Maintain and repair water heaters, pumps, tanks, and plumbing fixtures

  • Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies (burst pipes, flooding, blocked sewage)

  1. General Handyman
  • Perform minor carpentry, masonry, tiling, and painting works as required

  • Repair doors, locks, windows, hinges, cabinets, and basic furniture

  • Carry out minor electrical-related tasks (e.g. replacing switches, sockets, light fittings – within authorized limits)

  • Assist with small refurbishment or improvement works in office and properties

  • Carry out works in occupied residences with professionalism, discretion, and respect for occupants

  • Liaise with landlords, contractors, or Estates staff when escalation is required

  1. Preventive Maintenance
  • Conduct regular inspections of plumbing and general building installations

  • Identify maintenance issues early and report risks or major repair needs

  • Support planned preventive maintenance programs for embassy premises

  1. Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all works comply with health and safety standards, embassy procedures, and local regulations

  • Use tools and materials safely and maintain a clean, safe work area

  • Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe installations immediately

  1. Emergency & After-Hours Support
  • Provide support during urgent maintenance situations, including outside normal working hours if required

  • Take immediate action to limit damage to buildings, furniture, and equipment

  1. Reporting & Coordination
  • Report completed tasks, outstanding issues, and material needs to the Facilities/Estates team

  • Keep basic records of maintenance and repair works carried out

  • Support and oversee external contractors when instructed

  1. Corporate

As a member of the Embassy, you will be expected to make a corporate contribution to the smooth running and wellbeing of the embassy, e.g. by volunteering as a member of a corporate committee.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • At least 3 years previous experience as a plumber

  • Qualification in plumbing

  • Experience of facility management role to include maintenance

    • Proactive and customer focused
  • Hold a valid Senegalese driving license

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team and contribute to wider corporate objectives.

  • Commitment to organisational values, professionalism, and inclusive working.

  • Ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and respond to fast moving priorities.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Basic computer literacy

  • Good spoken English Language both verbal and written

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Conditions

  • Application deadline: 11 May 2026

  • Grade: S1

  • Type of Position: Fixed Term

  • Working hours per week: 36.5

  • Duration of Post: 12 months

  • Region: Africa

  • Country/Territory: Senegal

  • Location (City): Dakar

  • Type of Post: British Embassy

  • Salary: XOF 500,000 plus Transport allowance XOF 26 000

  • Type of Salary: monthly

  • Start Date: 1 June 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

The successful applicant will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities both in-house and e-learning, with the potential for overseas training.

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