Foreign & Commonwealth Office
The British Embassy in Berlin is a large overseas mission in the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) network. Over 100 colleagues from all walks of life work together to promote the UK and build our connections with Germany.
Embedded within a global network, the British Embassy Berlin serves as a key outpost for UK interests. The Estates team at the British Embassy Berlin plays a crucial role in upholding the Embassy's operations. As part of the Corporate Services department, they manage and maintain over 50 properties across the city.
Why you should apply?
The vibrant Estates team is looking for a skilled and dedicated Estates Electrician to contribute to a safe and comfortable residential environment for our staff. The job holder must be a recognised qualified electrician in Germany with work experience in electrical installation and maintenance and have good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations. The primary focus will be tackling diverse electrical challenges across our residential properties and contribute to minor maintenance.
Roles and responsibilities:
Support the Estates Manager in ensuring a smoothly running estate operation, with particular focus on day-to-day maintenance
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across the Embassy residential estate
Maintenance and repair of technical equipment and devices in residential buildings. This includes heating systems, doors, windows, swap locks, and change security light bulbs
Repairing minor damage to buildings, replacing light bulbs, repairing holes in the wall and repairing water damage
PAT testing as required
Collaborate with colleagues to deliver service that exceeds expectations
Take part in projects fostering a connected, positive atmosphere in the Embassy and German Consulates
Provide support during unforeseen situations and in times of crisis
Additional tasks as needed
Recognised qualified electrician in Germany with work experience in electrical installation and maintenance and good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
Experience with minor residential maintenance tasks
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team
Excellent customer services and time management skills
Good communication skills
Clean driver’s licence
An understanding and commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Be open to occasional out-of-hours work, including weekends, when needed
Experience of working with FM providers
Experience of both UK and German electrical codes and regulations
This is a fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding, with a salary of €40,084 gross per annum rising to approximately €45,026 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable)
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