Construction skills are in demand in one of the most remote places on Earth
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for people to work at its research stations in Antarctica in a range of roles, including carpenters, electricians, plumbers and plant operators.
Successful applicants will work in some of the most remote places on Earth, contributing to critical polar research.
BAS provides the UK’s national polar capability by operating research stations, aircraft and Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough.
Eloise Saville, a carpenter at Halley VI Research Station, which sits on an ice shelf and is the furthest south of the BAS research stations, revealed the job is unlike anything she has ever done before.
“I scrape ice off wood, drive skidoos and build things in one of the most extreme places on Earth, yet it’s funny how quickly it all feels normal,” she said.
“The people here are some of the most interesting and adventurous that I’ve met, and yet they’re normal too.
“If I’d known this was an option earlier, I’d have been working my way down here all along.”
Applicants should check the specific job advert for the relevant closing date, with contracts starting between May and September.
Contracts run from six to 18 months and are flexible. Salaries start at £29,273 per annum, with a benefits package.
All living expenses – including accommodation, food, travel, specialist clothing, tools and training – are covered.
Additional vacancies will be posted over the next three months.
For more information about the roles currently available, visit bas.ac.uk/vacancies.
