Commercial Heating Engineer | RAF Lakenheath

VIVO Defence; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility management company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Heating Engineer to maintain and repair heating systems across RAF Lakenheath and nearby locations. Candidates should have a recognized engineering qualification and experience with gas and oil heating systems. The role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers and gas systems.
• Ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and Building Management Systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems.
• Ensure assets are compliant and deliver planned preventative maintenance.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Technical expertise

Professionalism

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

Recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds)

Tools

Gas Safe registration

LPG gas systems qualification

Job description

Overview

Who we are We provide 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 Lakenheath

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on call 1 in 6/7 with weekend work

Salary: £42,000-£44,000 dependent on experience

What You’ll Do

1. As our Commercial Heating Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell.
2. Your work tasks will be assigned to you by tablet, where you will then self schedule.
3. You will ensure assets are compliant, energy-efficient, and performing within design parameters, while delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to meet strict service level agreements.
4. You will supervise contractors and sub-contractors, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, and support business continuity.
5. You will also play a key role in keeping plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational, while working closely with colleagues and customers to provide a first-class service.

What We’re Looking For

1. You will bring technical expertise, professionalism, and a proactive approach.
2. A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential.
3. You will have experience with commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers, gas systems, and will hold Gas Safe registration. It is highly desirable that you have experience and a qualification with LPG gas systems.
4. Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable.
5. You will need the ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems, as well as a flexible, team-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
6. Clearance requirements: you must be able to obtain DBS and SC security clearance.

Benefits

• A company van and fuel card
• 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.