Defence Facilities Service Manager: Safe, Lead Maintenance

VIVO Defence; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employee matched pension

25 days annual leave

Single private medical cover

Life assurance 2x annual salary

Job summary

VIVO Defence is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the safe, compliant and effective delivery of maintenance services at Imphal Barracks. You will coordinate teams, ensure statutory compliance, and drive performance while managing costs.

You will liaise with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and stakeholders, deliver on-time works, and develop forward maintenance plans to support a profitable contract. Hybrid/onsite flexibility is noted.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent experience in a building, civil, electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Management-level Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with CAFM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the contract.
• Coordinate day-to-day service delivery with operatives and teams.
• Oversee safe systems of work and review risk assessments & method statements.
• Maintain accurate CAFM records and documentation.
• Build relationships with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and stakeholders.
• Resolve operational issues and support additional works proposals.
• Manage small billable works and cost estimates where required.
• Model safe, compliant and value-for-money service delivery.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Leadership experience

Education

HNC in building, civil, electrical or mechanical

SMSTS qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VIVO Defence is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the safe, compliant and effective delivery of maintenance services at Imphal Barracks. You will coordinate teams, ensure statutory compliance, and drive performance while managing costs.

You will liaise with Defence Infrastructure Organisation and stakeholders, deliver on-time works, and develop forward maintenance plans to support a profitable contract. Hybrid/onsite flexibility is noted.