Maintenance Officer

**Applications are only possible via this link**:
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 Maintenance Officer 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. Secondary experience to carry out maintenance and repairs such as minor plumbing, carpentry and metalwork is also required. The Estates Maintenance Officer will assist with coordination of the removal and maintenance staff and reports to the Estates Manager.

**Roles and responsibilities**:

- Support the Estates Manager with delivering an efficient and smooth running of the estates operation, with particular focus on the day-to-day management of all maintenance issues;
- Carry out maintenance and repairs of electrical systems across the Embassy’s residential Estate in the Berlin area;
- PAT testing;
- First point of contact for maintenance and repair jobs, including minor plumbing, exchanging locks, connecting white goods and changing security light;
- Assist with the coordination of removal & maintenance staff;
- Work closely with other colleagues in the Estates team to ensure customer expectations are met to a high standard;
- Participate in corporate projects focussed on supporting and developing the collective spirit of the Embassy and the Consulates in Germany;
- Provide assistance in times of crisis;
- Occasionally out of hours working including weekends may be required;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Level of language required: Speak English and Germany at least on B1 level whereas one language needs to be on C1 level, according to CEFR framework;
- 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;
- Driver’s license;
- An understanding and commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

**Nice to have**:

- Experience of working with FM providers;
- Experience of both UK and German electrical codes and regulations.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

**Equal employment**

**Learning & Development**

The British Embassy in Berlin has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.

The Embassy offers learning and development opportunities throughout the year and invites you to join committee led forums where you may have an interest and can help shape the organisations objectives.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.

Art der Stelle: Vollzeit

Gehalt: 51.564,00€ - 57.921,00€ pro Jahr

Arbeitszeiten:

- Montag bis Freitag
- Wochenendarbeit möglich

Leistungen:

- Betriebliche Weiterbildung
- Firmenevents
- Sabbatical
- Zusätzliche Urlaubstage

Sonderzahlung:

- Zusatzzahlungen

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort

Bewerbungsfrist: 31.01.2025
Voraussichtliches Einstiegsdatum: 01.03.2025