Area Manager

VIVO Defence; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Cambridgeshire is seeking an Area Manager to oversee compliance and high-quality maintenance services for Defence establishments. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or higher in a relevant discipline and substantial maintenance experience. The position offers competitive salary, a company car, and generous leave. This is a full-time, permanent role with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in hiring.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Bonus

25 days annual leave

6% employee matched pension contribution

Life assurance 2x annual salary

1x professional subscription per year

Private medical cover for self and partner

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Membership of a relevant professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and response activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage site risk registers and operations.

Skills

Practical experience in maintenance

Leadership skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to manage teams

Education

HNC or higher in Building or Mechanical discipline

Job description

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.

Location: Cambridgeshire, mobile role

Permanent, Full time

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Area Manager Responsibilities

The Area Manager holds a central leadership position responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance and response services across a defined portfolio of Defence establishments. Acting as the operational lead for their area, the Area Manager ensures that all statutory, regulatory, and MoD-specific requirements are met, while driving performance, efficiency, and value for money.

Key responsibilities include oversight of maintenance and response activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with JSP 375 and VIVO's Health, Safety and Environmental standards. The Area Manager ensures that supply chain partners deploy suitably qualified and experienced operatives, that safe systems of work are consistently applied, and that all tasks are properly recorded, tracked, and closed out within the CAFM system. Responsibilities also cover reviewing RAMS, coordinating safe working processes, acting as Method Statement Coordinator, maintaining site safety, managing risk registers, and leading a day‑to‑day team.

Qualifications

HNC or higher qualification in a Building or Mechanical discipline. Practical experience in planned and reactive maintenance, and small‑project delivery. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities such as Working at Height or Confined Space Authorised Person duties and roles including Legionella and Asbestos Responsible Person. Membership of a relevant professional body and asset management qualifications are desirable.

What We Offer

• Company car/car allowance
• Bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Life assurance 2x annual salary
• 1x professional subscription per year
• Private medical cover for self and partner

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.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader.