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Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/100

Terms & Conditions of Employment

1. Contract Type: Permanent (2 Posts)

1. Grade: New Recruits: Local Skill Zone 1

The below grades are for current employees

1. NEW TACOS: Local Skill Zone 1 (LSZ1)

1. OLD TACOS BFC: BFC Band 6

1. OLD TACOS SBAA: SBAA 1

Old TACOS CIN – Find your Scale (weblink accessible

only through MODNET)

• Old TACOS Employees Under a Pension Scheme will be moved on SBAA old TACOS.

1. Salary: €14,911.00 per annum, plus Cost-of-Living

Allowance (COLA)

1. Hours per week: Full Time, 37 hours per week

BFC OLD: 36.25

SBAA OLD: 37.50

1. Location: Akrotiri

1. General_Terms_Conditions_Employment_New_Recruits

(Weblink)

1. Closing Date: Friday 24th of July 2026, Midnight,

Local Cyprus Time.

Eligibility - Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a Cypriot National.

This advert is running concurrently both internally and externally. Priority will be given to

internal candidates. Welder Fabricator

CYN ADVERT

For information on the process or

the application please contact

the Resource Administrator: Mr

Demetris Symeou

on 00357 25 96 3210

Operating hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 –

14:00

Friday: 08:00 – 12:00

Applications from individuals that have either reached or passed the BFC / SBAA

Normal Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

Essential & Desirable Criteria for the Role

Important Note: Details on the role can be found on the Job Description which is at the end

of this document. These criteria are part of the assessment criteria and will influence the

decision on whether your application will proceed to the next stage.

Essential 1. You must undergo and pass as security & police check. If you are found

successful, you will be requested to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a

Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus.

1. Experience with the manufacture of sheet metal components by cutting, drilling, bending, shrinking, stretching, rolling, hollowing and raising using hand and power operated forming techniques.

1. Experience to undertake the fusion welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using the following processes: Oxy acetylene, Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Resistance spot welding.

1. Demonstrable ability to read, understand, and work from engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.

1. Certificates or diplomas in Engineering Fabrication or Welding.

1. A good knowledge of office-based IT is needed, including Microsoft Office

packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic filing practices.

1. The ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing is an

essential part of this role.

1. If you are found successful on this campaign, we will be requesting

references, therefore, ensure to have completed this information on your

application form.

1. Be prepared to self-drive an MT vehicle (and prepared to maintain or obtain

FMT600) to attend meetings across WSBA and ESBA or occasionally in the

Republic of Cyprus.

1. Medical checks will be required prior to starting date.

Desirable 1. CSWIP 3 Welding Inspection.

1. Machining or Milling experience.

Official Language

The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English and consequently English is

the official language of British Forces Cyprus. All documents are to be completed in this

language. All employees of the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and British Forces

Cyprus are expected to have a basic command of the English language as a pre-requisite

for employment.

How to apply

a. To apply for this role you must complete the application form for external candidates

(weblink) or application for internal employees (weblink) and include evidence on how

you meet the below Competences. The completion of the competences is mandatory. If

you do not demonstrate evidence of the below competences, your application will be

sifted out. Additionally, please note that we can only accept applications as attachments

to email on its original Word Document format. No hard copy applications will be

accepted. Any forms that are submitted in any other format e.g., links to One Drive,

bitmap, jpeg, pdf will not be considered.

You may find Competences Examples here (Weblink)

1. Working Together. 2. Communicating and influencing.

1. Planning and Managing

Resources to Deliver Business

Results.

1. Improvement and Change.

b. This role is assessed through the use of the SBAA_BFC_Core_Competence (Weblink),

therefore, you are kindly invited to read the document to assist you with writing your

competences.

c. For further information about the role and process involved please contact SSgt

Matthew Widdall on Tel No: 00357 25276812

d. For further recruitment information and guidance please choose the appropriate

guidance: Cypriot Nationals Q&A Application Process or UK Family Members Q&A

Application Process

e. Once completed electronically please send your application by email to

[email protected].

Important Note: Ensure that your application has been correctly completed and all relevant

information has been provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being

excluded.

The recruitment process.

The recruitment process is a fair and open competition and candidates are judged on their

own merit.

Please read the information on The Recruitment Process Stages Guide for Applicants

(Weblink) to help you understand the process. The document will explain the recruitment

process stages and enhance your understanding on it.

Additionally, as we want you to show the best version of yourself, we invite you to read the

guides available which should help you understand what you need to do to stand out. If you

feel you need further support, please contact the Resource Admin responsible for this

campaign, you can find the contact details on the front page of this advert.

Job Description

POST TITLE Welder Fabricator

Area/Section A&GJMETS Position No

Grade Grade Priority

Full Time/Part Time Full Time No of Established Hours 35.26/37/37.5

Required Security Clearance Basic Position CYN/UKFM CYN

Current Incumbent Name Employed by BFC or SBAA BFC

Brief Description of Role

The A&G Welder Fabricator is responsible for carrying out a wide range of welding, metal fabrication, and repair activities in support of station engineering and production requirements. The role involves working safely and competently across welding and fabrication bays, ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety regulations, trade standards, and approved engineering documentation.

The post holder will be expected to manufacture, repair, and modify ferrous and non‑ferrous metal components using a variety of welding, cutting, forming, and assembly techniques. They must interpret engineering drawings accurately, operate workshop machinery and specialist equipment, maintain tools correctly, and ensure all job documentation is updated. The role also requires proactive reporting of equipment defects, material shortages, and production issues to supervisory staff.

Responsible to FAT1 & SNCO

Priorities (list in order)

• Ensure all welding and fabrication activities are carried out safely, in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, station regulations, permits, and risk assessments.

• Correctly use PPE, safety equipment, and safe systems of work at all times.

• Carry out welding, fabrication, repair, and modification of metal components to the required specification, quality, and time standards.

• Work on both ferrous and non‑ferrous materials using approved welding and fabrication techniques.

• To hold and maintain welding currency requirements for Non-critical welds.

• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and job instructions to ensure work is completed correctly first time.

• Identify and raise any discrepancies or technical issues with supervisors or engineering staff.

• Carry out self-checks prior to presenting tasks for quality inspections as required.

• Ensure all completed work meets trade QA standards and full compliance to tool control policy.

• Operate, maintain, and care for welding plant, fabrication equipment, hand tools, and workshop machinery.

• Report defects, calibration issues, or equipment faults promptly.

• Accurately complete job cards, maintenance records, and any associated documentation.

• Report progress, issues, material shortages, and delays to supervisory staff in a timely manner.

• Work cooperatively with other trades, supervisors, and engineering teams to support station priorities.

• Provide technical input and practical support during maintenance tasks, breakdowns, or urgent repairs.

• Maintain trade skills, qualifications, and awareness of updated procedures or techniques.

• Demonstrate a professional attitude, flexible approach to duties, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsible for (Tasks/Duties) Percentage (%) of time spent during the working week on each task

• Carry out welding, fabrication, repair, and modification of metal components to the required specification, quality, and time standards.

• Work on both ferrous and non‑ferrous materials using approved welding and fabrication techniques.

• 30%

• 20%

• Identify and raise any discrepancies or technical issues with supervisors or engineering staff.

• Carry out self-checks and support quality inspections as required.

• Operate, maintain, and care for welding plant, fabrication equipment, hand tools, and workshop machinery.

• To update job cards daily, recording hours, signatures, materials and tools used.

• 20%

• 10%

• 10%

• 10%

All employees are

• To undertake ad-hoc duties, as required, that may be reasonably expected by the line manager but are commensurate with the grade, and within the unit objectives.

• To carry out responsibilities with regard to BFC Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety Policies.

Competences required

Essential

• Working Together.

• Communicating and Influencing.

• Planning and Managing Resources to Deliver Business Results.

• Improvement and Change.

Training/qualifications required for the post

Essential

• Experience with the manufacture of sheet metal components by cutting, drilling, bending, shrinking, stretching, rolling, hollowing and raising using hand and power operated forming techniques.

• Experience to undertake the fusion welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals using the following processes: Oxy acetylene, Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Resistance spot welding

• Demonstrable ability to read, understand, and work from engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.

• Certificates or diplomas in Engineering Fabrication or Welding.

Desirable

• CSWIP 3 Welding Inspection,

• Machining or Milling experience.

Equal Opportunities Responsibilities

The responsibility for implementing the Department’s Equality & Diversity policies is shared by all staff. The Post Holder has a shared responsibility to ensure that the working environment is free from harassment, and that the dignity of others is respected. The Post Holder is required to take care that his/her own conduct does not cause offence and she/he should discourage colleagues from harassing others. Post Holder will be required to undertake a mandated Equality & Diversity training.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

The Post Holder is to take due account of customer care considerations and is responsible for ensuring that their own actions and their environment is free from items/actions that may be considered hazardous to others.

Originator: Line Manager Employee:

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

(To be reviewed at recruitment or annually at beginning of Reporting Year)