Job Description:
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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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