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Advert Date:   Monday, 2nd June 2025
 
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Job Title:   General Builder, Carpenter and General Hand 6 Month Contract
Organisation:   Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Salary:   £15.50 - £27.50 per Hour
Type:   Full-Time Position
Contract: 6 months
Location:   South Georgia, South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands
Closing Date:   Friday, 27th June 2025
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  Job Description
The Government of South Georgia & The South Sandwich Islands are seeking build team members to work on South Georgia during the austral summer 2025-26.

We are looking for skilled individuals to join our team on a short-term basis to assist with the smooth running of this globally significant territory. Based on South Georgia, you will be delivering Government operations as part of a mixed discipline on-site team. Travel to the Falkland Islands, where appropriate, and travel between the Falklands and South Georgia, as well as accommodation and subsistence for the period of the contract will be provided by the Government.

For all roles, we are looking for individuals who:-
• Are self-motivated with an ability to problem-solve;
• Are comfortable working in a remote location;
• Are able to repair and maintain interior and exterior of modern building and heritage mixed use buildings.
• Manage and prioritise own workload in order to complete repairs in a timely manner and in accordance with given timescales.
• Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programme of works.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment, including on-site hazard identification.
• Are confident in making decisions on the ground without immediate supervision;
• Undertake duties at the research station to assist the general running of the base, and playing an active role in domestic support, such as but not limited to: cooking, cleaning and waste management.

The terms
Start Date: Mid-Sept 2025 – dependent upon ship schedules
On rotation: 6 months on South Georgia, returning early April 2026
Pay: General Builder: 45hrs/wk @ £25.00 - 27.50/hr
Carpenter: 45hrs/wk @ £21.50 - 23.00/hr
General Hand: 45hrs/wk @ £15.50 - 17.00/hr

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 17:00 GMT
  Application Instructions
For the information pack including details of how to apply, as well as full job specifications, please visit the Government website at:

https://gov.gs/appointments/

If you have any questions please contact recruitment@gov.gs
Contact Name:   Miss BERNICE HEWITT
Contact Tel:     0050051851
Contact Fax:  
Contact Email:   bernice.hewitt@gov.gs
Website:   www.gov.gs
Address:   Government House, Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands.