The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is launching a recruitment drive to attract tradeswomen to join its workforce on the frozen continent.

BAS is actively looking for electricians and plumbers, as well as carpenters, steel erectors, chefs and boat handlers.

Contracts range from six to 18 months, with salaries starting from £18 338 plus an Antarctic allowance of £2157 per annum pro rata: all accommodation, travel and food are paid for.

Jill Thomson, head of building services at BAS, says: “This is an amazing opportunity. Where else can you work in an environment surrounded by penguins, seals and icebergs. It is a really fun place to work and by supporting scientists looking into important issues like climate change you feel like you are doing something really worthwhile.”

With the number of women entering trade posts rising each year, BAS is keen to tap into a growing employment trend.

For further information about the job opportunities go to www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment.

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