Fabric Engineer — On-site Facilities Specialist

VIVO Defence Services; Croughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

6% pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteer leave

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a Fabric Operative to maintain and improve RAF Croughton facilities. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will perform fabric maintenance, basic carpentry, door/floor/ceiling repairs, plumbing checks, painting touch-ups and general making good.

You will work on site with Defence personnel, liaise with other trades, uphold health and safety standards, and represent VIVO on site. A full UK driving licence is required; PASMA/IPAF are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Background in fabric maintenance or building repairs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence is required for this role.
• PASMA and IPAF certifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
• You will need to pass SC Clearance to be eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric maintenance and repair tasks including basic carpentry, door, floor and ceiling repairs.
• Perform plumbing checks and repairs on sinks and taps; undertake painting touch-ups and general making good.
• Complete fence repairs and support minor civil works where required.
• Liaise with other trades to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Represent VIVO on site with a professional approach and good communication.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Building repairs

Interpersonal communication

Health and safety knowledge

UK driving licence

SC Clearance

PASMA certification

IPAF certification

Tools

PASMA

IPAF

Job description

VIVO Defence Services is seeking a Fabric Operative to maintain and improve RAF Croughton facilities. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will perform fabric maintenance, basic carpentry, door/floor/ceiling repairs, plumbing checks, painting touch-ups and general making good.

You will work on site with Defence personnel, liaise with other trades, uphold health and safety standards, and represent VIVO on site. A full UK driving licence is required; PASMA/IPAF are advantageous.