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| Antarctic scientists seek plumber | Antarctic scientists seek plumber |
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| The British Antarctic Survey is looking for a plumber at Bird Island research station off South Georgia. | |
| While there will be no call-out charge, frozen pipes and maintaining heating in temperatures of -20C will certainly keep the successful applicant busy. | While there will be no call-out charge, frozen pipes and maintaining heating in temperatures of -20C will certainly keep the successful applicant busy. |
| The £22,340 salary may be low by UK standards, but accommodation is provided and living costs are next to nothing, the Survey says. | |
| In addition they will "enjoy stunning scenery...no junk mail or television". | In addition they will "enjoy stunning scenery...no junk mail or television". |
| "Experience of ducted ventilation systems, conventional radiator central heating and low-pressure oil-fired boilers would be a significant advantage," it says. | "Experience of ducted ventilation systems, conventional radiator central heating and low-pressure oil-fired boilers would be a significant advantage," it says. |
| According to Athena Dinar of the British Antarctic Survey - which is also looking for an electrician - the post would suit someone with a love of adventure and ready for "an opportunity of a lifetime". | According to Athena Dinar of the British Antarctic Survey - which is also looking for an electrician - the post would suit someone with a love of adventure and ready for "an opportunity of a lifetime". |
| "This role is for 18 months, so it would suit somebody single or who has a very understanding partner," she added. | "This role is for 18 months, so it would suit somebody single or who has a very understanding partner," she added. |
| Unloading cargo | |
| Staff at Bird Island take turns cooking and making bread, so culinary skills would also be an advantage. | Staff at Bird Island take turns cooking and making bread, so culinary skills would also be an advantage. |
| Hours can be long, especially if a ship comes in, when you could be spending 12 hours unloading cargo. | Hours can be long, especially if a ship comes in, when you could be spending 12 hours unloading cargo. |
| However, the philosophy is "work hard, play hard". | However, the philosophy is "work hard, play hard". |
| Pastimes can include walking, skiing, snowboarding and learning languages. | Pastimes can include walking, skiing, snowboarding and learning languages. |
| Bird Island is the smallest of five BAS research stations in Antarctica - the world's most remote continent. | Bird Island is the smallest of five BAS research stations in Antarctica - the world's most remote continent. |
| During Antarctica's summer months it is home to a staff of 10, including scientists researching the islands seals, penguins and albatross. | During Antarctica's summer months it is home to a staff of 10, including scientists researching the islands seals, penguins and albatross. |
| The deadline for applications is Friday. | The deadline for applications is Friday. |