Salary: Up to £35,000 + Overtime
Working Hours: Monday - Friday + 1 in 4 out of hours rota
Location: RAF Brize Norton, OX18 1DR
VIVO, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, has been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts.
VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco’s comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS’ market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.
Here at VIVO we are recruiting a Plumber to be based at RAF Brize Norton and undertake pre-planned, preventative, and reactive emergency and routine maintenance repairs on heating, hot & cold water and gas-fired systems on MOD buildings, providing a customer focused and cost-effective service.
Reporting to the Built Estate Manager you will manage a schedule of work and ensure all associated administration duties are completed and submitted in a timely manner. You will work from drawings and specifications and other documentation without the need for direct supervision
This role will see you undertake fault finding, investigation and reactive repairs to a variety of different types of installations, as well as additional duties such as legionella tasks.
Having health and safety at the forefront of your mind you will review and contribute to Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure they are to an acceptable standard and always ensure compliance, notifying management of any defects on equipment or systems.
What you'll need to do the role
First and foremost, this role will require you to drive between multiple locations in your company van therefor it is essential you hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
You will already hold a minimum of a City & Guilds level 2 qualification (or equivalent), with a water regulations qualification being desirable.
Finally due to site restrictions this role will require you to pass SC clearance.
What we offer
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 Employer. 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.