UK - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
JOB DESCRIPTION
View Vacancy – IQB – Electrician Assistant (S1)
Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Corporate Services Support
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Baghdad currently has a vacancy for an Electrician Assistant, job grade S1
The Electrician Assistant supports licensed electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems throughout the entire BEB compound. The role involves preparing tools and materials, assisting with wiring, performing several tasks under supervision, and ensuring safety procedures are followed on site.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Electrical Installation and Support: Assist in the installation of electrical and lighting systems across the compound. This includes running wiring, conduits, and installing circuit breakers, switches, sockets, street lighting, security lighting, and emergency lighting. You will support the lead electrician in setting up systems safely and efficiently.
- Maintenance and Repairs: Support routine and emergency maintenance tasks, including inspections and repairs of lighting fixtures, electrical panels, distribution boards, water heaters, electrical motors, and other appliances. Promptly respond to maintenance requests and assist in ensuring continued system functionality.
- Emergency Response and Fault Handling: Respond to emergency calls related to power outages, equipment failure, or electrical faults. Provide support during urgent repairs and temporary solutions, helping restore service with minimal disruption.
- Equipment Connections and Technical Assistance: Assist in connecting heavy electrical equipment such as HVAC systems, pumps, and machinery to designated power sources. You will also support troubleshooting efforts alongside the lead technician.
- Preventive Planned Maintenance (PPM): Perform scheduled PPM activities for electrical systems such as fire alarms and emergency lighting. This includes basic servicing and flagging issues to the electrician supervisor for corrective action.
- Compliance and Safety: Follow safety guidelines and protocols while working on live or inactive electrical systems. Use appropriate PPE and adhere to safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Other Duties Carry out any other tasks as requested by management or the supervisor, supporting the electrical team and wider technical department as needed.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future, and this would be at the discretion of the line manager and Senior Management. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as and when required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
- Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as:
- We can obtain the appropriate level of local and UK security clearance for you; and
- You have (or be willing to obtain) the right to live and work in Iraq. Candidate”s residence permit and work permit, and the expense to obtain them, will be their own responsibility – the Embassy does not provide residence or work permits. If you have any questions about residency and/ or visa requirements, you should contact the relevant Iraqi Government Ministry.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in electrical installation and maintenance systems.
- Familiarity with electrical components, tools, and safety procedures.
- Good understanding of electrical systems, tools, and safety practices.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Customer-service oriented with good communication skills.
- Valid Full drivers licence
- Willingness to attend training or certification programs.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Enrolment in or completion of an electrical vocational training (preferred).
- Relevant certification in electrical systems
Required behaviours
Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Application deadline
31 August 2025
Grade
S1
Type of Position
Full-time, Permanent
Working hours per week
38
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Iraq
Location (City)
Baghdad
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
1
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
1,422
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
1 October 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including up to 21 days of annual leave (calculated pro-rata).
The role grade is S1 with a base salary of US $ 1,422 per month. This base salary is paid 13 times a year. In addition, the role attracts a security allowance payable as part of this package. This security allowance is subject to review and may be altered or withdrawn at any time.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is for a full-time employment on a permanent contract basis. Employment is also subject to a 90-day probationary period.
Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week. Normal working hours are Sunday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Thursday from 08:00-14:00. The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evenings/ weekends/ holidays), and emergency on call hours.
The jobholder will have work performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. They will be exposed to dust, noise, and hazardous materials (with PPE provided). The job may involve climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment, and standing for long periods. This job will require overtime, weekend, or emergency call-out work.
The Embassy encourages a culture of continuous learning. Training will be given in the role. All employees have access to the Civil Service-Learning platform, which gives access to training to improve job specific skills. Employees are entitled to a minimum number of annual training days.
Additional information
Application process:
Interested candidates must include to their online application form
1) An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) A covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) Specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
The online application form, CV, cover letter/ essay, and examples must be in English.
Applications that do not include these this information will not be considered.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
All applications must be received before 23:55 Iraq local time on 31 August 2025
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Baghdad/ British Consulate General Erbil) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Baghdad is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
Apply for job
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover//motivation letter where (vacanciesiniraq.com) you saw this job posting.