Defence Domestic Heating Engineer – Oil & LPG Boilers

Serco Group; Brandon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme up to 6%

25 days annual leave + holidays

Volunteer leave

Professional subscription paid by the

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, is seeking a Domestic Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell.

You will read schematics, report work on digital systems, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A heating qualification and Gas Safe registration are essential, with LPG experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential.
• Gas Safe registration is required.
• Experience with LPG gas systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable.
• Ability to read schematics and record work on digital systems; flexible, team-focused and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell.
• Self-schedule tasks via tablet and ensure assets are compliant and energy-efficient.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to meet SLAs.
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Keep plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy and operational; collaborate with colleagues and customers for first-class service.

Skills

Domestic heating systems experience

Gas Safe registration

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC/ONC/City & Guilds or equivalent)

Job description

VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, is seeking a Domestic Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell.

You will read schematics, report work on digital systems, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A heating qualification and Gas Safe registration are essential, with LPG experience highly desirable.