Job Advertisement:
Who we are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
What we do
We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: MOD St Athans, CF62 4WA with occasional travel to other sites as required
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Salary: Between £25,000 to £28,000 per year dependent on experience
Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative who will be based at MOD St Athan and surrounding areas (up to a mile) to successfully carry out repairs to a variety of commercial, domestic and factory units on MOD Sites, including undertaking minor plumbing works, building and grounds work and dealing with drainage related leaks.
You will be responsible for delivering refurbishment works along with planned and reactive maintenance. As part of this you will be repairing and maintaining plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending boking pipes, dealing with clogged drains, toilets, gutters and pipes. You will undertake visual checks on filing cabinets, shelving and tumble driers
You will be fire alarm testing, fire extinguisher reporting and recording, along with undertaking any maintenance tasks required.
Your work will be scheduled for you on a PDA, which you will then travel to using your provided company van. You will be working in a team of 2, but will be lone working at times.
What you’ll need to do this role
Firstly it is essential that you have experience and knowledge of working with planned maintenance, response maintenance and delivery of small projects. It is desirable that you hold an electrical or mechanical qualification. It is essential you hold a clean, full UK driving license.
It is desirable that you have experience of operating within an MOD environment and have familiarity with geography and establishments within area of responsibility.
You must be able to pass SC Clearance to be considered for this role.
What we offer
* Company van
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* 25 Days annual leave
* Volunteer leave
* One paid professional subscription
* Life Assurance Policy
* Employee discount and reward schemes
* Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
* A company that recognises your contribution
* Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.