Electrician | RAF Fairford

Vivo Defence; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme up to 6%

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and rewards

Job summary

Vivo Defence is recruiting three Electrical Engineer & Tester positions to join our on-site engineering team supporting RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. You will maintain critical electrical infrastructure across a diverse estate including hangars, commercial buildings and accommodation, performing EICRs and fault finding.

Role requires NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition, with SC clearance. Normal hours are 8:00–16:30, plus an on-call rota outside hours and at weekends.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition.
• Experience in commercial/industrial environments and large buildings.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical infrastructure across RAF Fairford and Welford estates.
• Carry out EICRs, fixed wire testing, and distribution board inspections.
• Respond to reactive faults, emergency lighting testing, and minor installations.
• Work on-call rota outside normal hours; 4:30pm–8:00am, weekends.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Electrical Testing

SC Clearance

Maintenance Planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

We are currently recruiting for three Electrical Engineer & Tester positions to join an established engineering team supporting RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced electricians who enjoy a varied role combining planned maintenance, testing, inspection and reactive fault finding within a unique and highly secure Defence environment. Working predominantly at RAF Fairford, with travel to RAF Welford as required, you will be responsible for maintaining critical electrical infrastructure across a diverse estate that includes commercial buildings, operational facilities, hangars and domestic accommodation. The role offers the chance to work on everything from routine electrical maintenance and testing through to specialist systems supporting Defence operations. As part of the on-site engineering team, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), undertake fixed wire testing and perform distribution board inspections across the estate. You will also be responsible for emergency lighting testing, electrical fault diagnosis and repair, minor installation works and a variety of domestic and commercial electrical tasks. Alongside planned works, you will respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency callouts, ensuring critical assets remain safe, compliant and operational. One of the unique aspects of this role is the opportunity to work within specialist facilities, including electrical testing activities associated with ESTS 6 explosive storage environments used for munitions, cruise missiles and bomb storage. Candidates with Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience or qualifications will be particularly attractive, as RAF Fairford is an active operational airfield where these skills are highly valued. Success in this position requires more than technical expertise. You will regularly interact with building custodians and site stakeholders, making strong communication and customer service skills essential. The ability to build positive working relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to both independent and team-based tasks will be key to your success. What you'll need We are seeking qualified Electrical Engineers who hold NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. Previous experience within commercial environments is highly desirable, particularly within large buildings, industrial facilities, hangars or critical infrastructure environments. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). The standard working pattern is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30pm. You will also participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota, which provides emergency cover between 4:30pm and 8:00am, including weekends. Engineers are required to respond to emergency callouts within one hour when on duty.
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.

• A company van and fuel card, with an option to opt in for private use
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes