Electrical Engineer | RAF Alconbury

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 Alconbury/Molesworth 
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00AM - 4:30PM). 
Salary: £39,000 to £42,000 dependent on experience and qualifications

Within VIVO we are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to undertake planned maintenance, remedial and reactive repairs on domestic, commercial and industrial buildings on RAF Alconbury and the surrounding area.

Working as part of an engineering team of 20, you will be working both alone and in a team to undertake works on a mix of domestic, commercial and industrial buildings. Tasks will be assigned to your PDA then you will self-schedule your work, ensuring they are completed to a high quality and within the set time scales provided.

Examples of work tasks you may be required to undertake include replacing light switches, replacing MCBs, lighting tests and replacing lamps and fittings, along with any other trade tasks that may be required including assisting the wider engineering team with any ad hoc work. Any works will require being logged and any relative documents be completed with accurate detailed notes. You will also be required to do minor installation works and testing.

This role will see you carry out reactive repairs / callouts on mission critical assets in a timely manner, this will involve participating in an on-call rota to cover emergency call outs during non-core hours.

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 a C&G Parts 1 and 2 Electrical Installation or equivalent and hold an 18th edition with amendment 2. This role will include travel within multiple locations so you must hold a full, clean UK driving licence. A company van will be provided for business use. You will also need previous experience of electrical maintenance and repairs in a domestic, commercial and industrial background. It is also essential that you have undertaken Fixed Wire Inspections in the past.

It is desirable that you have a C&G 2391 in testing and inspection and is also desirable that you have previous AP/AE experience and qualifications and PASMA and IPAF would be advantageous. It is ideal 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.

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.