Mason

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Job Description

SUMMARY INFORMATION

Job Title: Mason - Egypt

Department: Operations AAA Works

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Purpose: The role supports the Works Foreman in the execution of

maintenance and conservation works within the Commissions

cemeteries.

The main task is of an operational type and consists in performing

manual maintenance on buildings, structures and headstones for

the restoration and conservation of sites according to the CWGC

standards; together with small administrative tasks closely related

to the position

Job Band: A

Reports to: Works Foreman

Direct Reports: NA

Other Key Contacts: Colleagues in Egypt

Technical Supervisors, Country and Regional managers

Local suppliers and Contractors

Visitors and members of the public

Financial Responsibilities: As delegated

Location: Egypt

Working hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 07.00 to 16.30

Thursday from 07.00 to 16.00

1 hour Lunch break

42 hours net per week

Travel: You will travel within Egypt to ensure additional projects are

carried out. Potential for travel outside of Egypt as when required.

Right to work: Must have the right to work in Egypt

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BACKGROUND

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours and cares for the men and women of

the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be

forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining,

cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world. Today, over a century after we first began, our work

continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural,

horticultural, and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES And ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

General

Assist the Works Foreman in achieving the country objectives for cycle maintenance, including

erection of headstones, projects and unforeseen emergency work

Ensure all aspects of masonry work including the replacement, repairing, repointing and

cleaning of stone, brickwork, paving and any special features, the occasional engraving and re-

engraving of grave markers are all carried out to the standards set out in the Works Manual

Cut, shape and dress stone from a rough block to the required dimensions and finish.

Refurbishment of bronze work including maintaining swords, plaques and Register boxes is

carried out to the highest standard as laid out in the Works manual.

Ensure all Timberwork and Metalwork features are maintained according to the standards set

out in the Works Manual.

Carry out general maintenance to all the Commissions Base sites and accommodation as

instructed by the TS (Works).

Ensures that safe working practices and the Commissions Health & Safety policies and

procedures are always adhered to by all who work for and on behalf of the CWGC. Following

correct procedure for accidents at work & near misses.

Ensure that all tools, mechanical equipment supplied, properties and assigned vehicles are in

good running order, adhering to specified maintenance schedules and instructions and is used

effectively

Reports to whom is concerned the time spent and cost of materials used during cycle

maintenance and mileage, as well as the consumption of the tools and machinery supplied for

the performance of their work, further other data might be required by line managers or office.

Undertake such other duties required by the Line manager, within the job role, if required.

Frequent travel within Egypt

Risk Management

Fully engage with and ensure all the Commissions safety procedures and safe working

practices are observed, and that all safety instructions are followed at all times.

Team Performance

If required, stand in for the Works Foreman in his absence, taking responsibility of equipment,

vehicles and resources, deploying these in the most efficient and economical manner possible.

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Job Functional Knowledge

An experienced labourer with the ability, after some formal training, to perform generally

routine and manual tasks effectively.

Business Expertise

Be able to demonstrate a disciplined and organised approach to their work and produces

consistent high-quality work at the agreed output to meet requirements.

Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team, seeking improvement opportunities

and constructively offering solutions and ideas to problems.

Leadership

No direct supervisory responsibility.

Problem Solving

Demonstrate a basic level of capability in completing routine tasks; applying sound

judgement to address any simple problems that may arise.

Nature of Impact

Support the Works foreman by performing a range of renovation and general maintenance

tasks.

Area of Impact

Own Team

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate clear verbal communication skills and common courtesy when interacting with

fellow colleagues and visitors.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education and Knowledge

Essential

A relevant recognised technical qualification or relevant experience working in a similar

position.

Demonstrable knowledge of all the principal materials, equipment, techniques, and

procedures required to maintain the Commissions standards

Desirable

the English Language is desirable or a willingness to learn

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Experience

Essential

Experience of working within the construction industry with a broad range of structural skills

relevant to the work of the Commission, preferably including stonework, brickwork, concrete

work and mechanical skills.

Valid Driving license

A good level of computer literacy or the ability to learn quickly

Skills And Abilities

Manual skills

Effective communication and listening skills

Ability to work in team

Good organisational and time management skills

Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our

concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence). We are proud and

committed to ensuring we bring this to life every day, for ourselves, each other and those

who lost their lives.

Health and Safety responsibility for self and others

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Your key duties are set out within this job description. From time to time, you may be required to perform

such other reasonable duties that fall outside your job title or key job duties, should this be necessary to

meet the needs of the CWGC.

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