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: Full Time, Permanent
Location: RAF Fylingdales, Pickering, YO18 7NT
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8:00AM to 16:15 and Friday 8:00-15:00
Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for a Day Maintenance Electrician to undertake general electrical maintenance work in our power station at RAF Fylingdales. You will be required to undertake routine maintenance, fault findings and be able to efficiently operate the gas and diesel generators to provide power to the power station.
Working within a maintenance team of 9 multi skilled technicians, you will be working to undertake general preventative and corrective maintenance on 2,000 HP natural gas fuelled generators and 4,000 HP diesel fuelled generators, and any associated ancillary electrical equipment including pumps, motorised valves and compressors.
You will also be working with Allen Bradley PLCs, SCADA monitoring systems, portable electrical appliances and HV and LV distribution switch gears, as well as 110v and 50v battery systems.
This role will require you to live within an hour of site in case of emergencies, and you will need a driver’s license as the site is not serviced by public transport.
Here at VIVO we take your career development seriously; we offer excellent ongoing training opportunities which will not only see you be able to comply with industry changes but also progress your career with VIVO.
What you’ll need to do this role
It is essential that you have previous experience in an electrical maintenance role, preferably within the power generation or heavy engineering industry. You will also be familiar with and be qualified in Wiring Regulations to BS7671 (C&G 2382-18), 18th Edition and preferably have a C&G 2391 in Inspections and Testing.
It is essential that you have the ability to read and understand schematic wiring diagrams and have good IT skills.
It is desirable that you have experience of operating within either an MOD or Construction/Property Maintenance environment.
You must be able to pass SC Clearance to be considered for this role.
You must be a British citizen to be eligible for this role.
What we offer
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* 25 Days annual leave
* Volunteer leave
* One paid professional subscription
* Life Assurance Policy
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.