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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)Job Subcategory
EstatesJob Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:
The individual will safely perform electrical installations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to Low Voltage (LV) equipment & installations across the British High Commission Estate in accordance with Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance and standards. The individual is expected to conduct themselves professionally and uphold the highest standards of electrical installation and safety in all aspects of their work. This role is critical in maintaining the operational reliability and safety of electrical and solar systems throughout the estate.
Roles and responsibilities:
Electrician Duties (60%)
- Carry out planned maintenance, refurbishment works, electrical projects, and respond to electrical faults and breakdowns in a timely and customer focused manner.
- Execute all electrical works safely and in line with FCO quality standards, industry best practice, British Standards, and applicable Kenyan electrical regulations for LV domestic, commercial, and light industrial installations. ·
- Take ownership of electrical tasks and projects assigned to them by the team lead, including repairs, testing, and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
- Perform electrical testing and produce relevant documentation, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and Electrical Installation Certificates. · Support colleagues by sharing technical expertise in electrical design, installation, inspection, and testing.
- Actively demonstrate and encourage peers in maintaining safe working practices.
- Working with the head of electrical team, help identify required materials and prepare work packages for refurbishments, improvements, rewires, and compliance upgrades to meet FCO standards, BS 7671, and Kenyan regulations.
Solar Technician Duties – 20%
- Inspect and monitor system performance, checking all PV modules, inverters, wiring, and overall energy output.
- Troubleshoot and maintain grid‑tie inverters, including reading fault codes and replacing faulty units.
- Perform electrical maintenance by testing AC/DC wiring, grounding, and protective devices.
- Inspect and clean solar panels, checking for damage, hotspots, and shading issues. ·
- Ensure safety compliance, verifying structural integrity, protections, and adherence to electrical regulations. ·
- Conduct diagnostic tests using tools like multimeters, IV tracers, thermal cameras, and insulation testers.
- Carry out corrective maintenance, replacing damaged components and resolving communication or performance issues.
- Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.
Health and Safety Compliance and Driving (10%):
- Support the Health & Safety Officer/Team Leader in conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance for property-related works.
- Supervise contractors to ensure strict adherence to approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Identify any health & safety related incident or near miss immediately to the health & safety officer or their designate in case of absence.
- Inspect, maintain, and correctly use PPE appropriate to assigned tasks.
- Assist with the transport of materials and personnel across the BHC Estate using canter/minibus vehicles.
- Ensure TWG fleet vehicles are kept clean and serviced on schedule.
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is offloaded and parked in its designated bay after daily assignments.
Administrative and communication (10%):
- Keep detailed maintenance records, inspection reports, logs, PPM activities and documentation of repairs and system performance. Ensure these records are shared with the team leader in a timely manner.
- Complete all mandatory learning and development courses on time.
- At least 3 times a week check email correspondence and all staff messages for key information and actions.
- Actively participate in corporate activities which include the option of joining committees, staff team building, social event planning etc.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues, providing clear progress updates.
Resources managed:
- On occasion the job holder may be required to supervise contractors
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Proven work experience in electrical installation, repair, electrical safety regulations and maintenance.
- Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in low‑voltage electrical installation, inspection, and testing.
- Practical experience working with grid‑tied solar PV systems, including troubleshooting and performance assessment.
- Competence in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Holder of a current, valid driver’s license accident‑free driving for at least three years. · Demonstrable clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for reporting, client interaction, and team collaboration.
- Comfortable with computers including the use of Microsoft software (reporting) and Outlook (email)
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Certificate in electrical installation from a recognised Government of Kenya accredited institution.
- Certification or training in solar PV installation and maintenance (manufacturer or industry‑specific)
- Experience using solar monitoring platforms (e.g., SMA, SolarEdge, Huawei, Fronius, Victron).
- Completed Electrical Installation Grade Test or equivalent competency assessment. · Familiarity with the Health & Safety standards including electrical safety, working at heights, slips trips and falls.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, blueprints, and solar system schematics.
- Working knowledge of battery storage systems and hybrid inverter technologies. · Experience with diagnostic tools such as IV curve tracers, thermal imaging cameras, and insulation resistance testers.
Required behaviours
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline
10 April 2026Grade
S1Type of Position
Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewalWorking hours per week
44 hoursDuration of Post
12 monthsRegion
AfricaCountry/Territory
KenyaLocation (City)
NairobiType of Post
British High CommissionNumber of vacancies
1Salary Currency
KESSalary
KES 121,205.76 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)Type of Salary
monthlyStart Date
1 June 2026Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:
- 18th Edition BS7671:2018 requirement for electrical installation
Additional information
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- Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
- It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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- Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”
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