Heating Engineer

VIVO Defence Services; Fairford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension contribution

Leave 25 days + holidays

Volunteer leave

Professional subscription

Employee discount

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. You will operate from a tablet-based schedule and ensure assets meet design parameters.

The role requires Gas Safe registration and a mechanical/engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent). DBS/SC clearance is necessary, and LPG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience with commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers and gas systems.
• Gas Safe registration is required.
• LPG gas systems qualification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable.
• Ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems.
• Flexible, team-focused approach and excellent communication skills.
• Clearance requirements: DBS and SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford/RAF Welford.
• Tasks will be assigned via tablet and you will self-schedule.
• Ensure assets are compliant, energy-efficient, and performing within design parameters; deliver planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs to meet SLAs.
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors; ensure health and safety compliance; support business continuity.
• Keep plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational; work closely with colleagues and customers to provide first-class service.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Gas Safe registration

Oil-fired boilers

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/ONC/City & Guilds or equivalent

Gas Safe registration (credential)

Job description

Who We Are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

Location

Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB, GL7 4DL

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on call 1 in 6/7 with weekend work

Salary

£36,000-£43,000 dependent on experience

What You'll Do

Are you a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer looking for a role that truly makes an impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same?

• you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing oil and LPG/gas boiler heating systems across RAF Fairford/RAF Welford
• Your work tasks will be assigned to you by tablet, where you will then self schedule.
• You will ensure assets are compliant, energy-efficient, and performing within design parameters, while delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to meet strict service level agreements.
• You will supervise contractors and sub-contractors, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, and support business continuity.
• You will also play a key role in keeping plant rooms and technical spaces safe, tidy, and operational, while working closely with colleagues and customers to provide a first-class service.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring technical expertise, professionalism, and a proactive approach. A recognised Mechanical or Engineering qualification (HNC, ONC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) is essential. You will have experience with commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers, gas systems, and will hold Gas Safe registration. It is highly desirable that you have experience and a qualification with LPG gas systems.

Knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems, and safe electrical isolation is desirable.

You will need the ability to read schematics and accurately record work on digital systems, as well as a flexible, team-focused approach and excellent communication skills.

Clearance requirements: you must be able to obtain DBS and SC security clearance.

What we offer

• A company van and fuel card
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

Diversity & Inclusion

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.