Electrician | Imjin Barracks

Vivo Defence; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence maintenance provider seeks a skilled Electrician for its on-site engineering team in Tewkesbury, UK. The role involves conducting planned and reactive electrical maintenance across vital Defence sites. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and City & Guilds 2382 Wiring Regulations. A full UK driving licence is essential. The position also requires participation in an on-call rota and offers various benefits including a company van and contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van & 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

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or applicable JIB card.
• Possess a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience in MOD, construction or property maintenance is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks via a tablet or work order system.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on Defence sites.
• Support team members and mentor apprentices.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency response.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Planned and reactive maintenance

Mentoring apprentices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

F Gas knowledge (desirable)

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing (desirable)

Job description

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will manage your daily tasks through a tablet or work order system, ensuring that every job is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Your work will involve carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, completing compliance activity and minor works in line with JSP375, and taking part in refurbishment projects. You will be expected to review and apply Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), identify and report defects or improvement opportunities, and support the team by mentoring apprentices. The role also includes participation in an on‑call rota to provide emergency response for mission‑critical systems outside normal working hours. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact within an important Defence environment.

We're looking for a skilled Electrician to join our on‑site engineering team at Imjin Barracks, and Ashchurch. You will play a vital role in delivering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance across mission‑critical Defence sites, where precision, reliability, and professionalism are essential. You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or a JIB card applicable to the task) and City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition) Wiring Regulations. Basic knowledge of F Gas and City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing is desirable. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as travel between sites will be required. Experience working in a MOD, construction, or property maintenance environment would be beneficial.

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.

• Company van & fuel card that is opt in for personal use
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes